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09/04/2026

Today on The Range: Raul Rangel made his first trip overseas about six years ago, while a junior at Wichita State. A native of Guadalajara, Mexico, he spoke three languages and dreamed of seeing the world.
Also, This summer’s drought has been rough on crops, including sunflowers, but there are still places where you can find those brilliant yellow fields … IF you don’t wait too long. Lu Anne Stephens recently visited a sunflower field north of Lawrence that is just ready to pop.
Listen to The Range wherever you find podcasts. 🌻

09/03/2026

Today on Wichita's Early Edition: Farmers across the country are losing access to federal workers that help them with soil and water conservation efforts. The Natural Resources Conservation Service has been hit hard by the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal workforce.
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2026-09-03/thursday-september-3-2026

09/03/2026

Many thanks for joining us at the 4th Annual "You're Spelling It Wrong: A Spelling Bee for Adults" at Mynt Venue!! 🐝 🎉🎉🎉
We are grateful to all who made this sold-out event a riot, from spellers and volunteers to judges and attendees, and, of course, our generous sponsors: Wichita Brewing Company, Jill Docking, Carp's Bees, Homestead Senior Living, The Other 95, Kansas Surgery and Recovery Center, McPherson Opera House, Club Parkinson's, Twotrees Technologies, ACLU of Kansas, Howerton+White and Kansas Book Festival.

📸 Hugo Phan, Roger Nomer 🐝

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Alicia Chennell, our First-Place winner in the 4th Annual "You're Spelling It Wrong: A Spelling Bee for Adults" at Mynt Venue 🐝 🎉🎉🎉
Hats off as well to Kalee Beal-Second Place, Tim Moore-Third Place, and Suzanne Perez-Fourth Place! Many thanks to all who made this sold-out event a riot, from spellers and volunteers to judges and attendees, and, of course, our generous sponsors: Wichita Brewing Company, Jill Docking, Carp's Bees, Homestead Senior Living, The Other 95, Kansas Surgery and Recovery Center, McPherson Opera House, Club Parkinson's, Twotrees Technologies, ACLU of Kansas, Howerton+White and Kansas Book Festival.
📸 Hugo Phan, Roger Nomer 🐝

09/02/2026

Today on Wichita's Early Edition: Republican Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach runs in a rematch against Democrat Chris Mann, a race that the incumbent won by a slim margin four years ago.
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2026-09-02/wednesday-september-2-2026

08/29/2026

🎻 TONIGHT ONLY from 7-9 p.m.: “Walnut Valley Festival: The Early Years,” two hours of music and interviews produced by Jonathan Huber with WVF Ambassador Bing Futch, John McCutcheon, eTown host Nick Forster of Hot Rize and more.
First, tune in at 6 p.m. for “Dolly Parton‘s America”!

Celebrate the music you love tonight on KMUW ❤️

08/28/2026

This week on "The Range," a local author reflects on her life as a teacher and a learner. Also, a local man who makes hanging art into an art form. Listen to The Range wherever you find podcasts.

08/28/2026

Today on Wichita's Early Edition: a new memoir by Wichita author Lakshmi Kambampati chronicles her journey as an immigrant, educator and traveler. In it she explores lessons about embracing change and moving forward. Beth Golay sat down with Kambampati to talk about the project and what she learned along the way.
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2026-08-28/friday-august-28-2026

08/28/2026

America has felt intensely divided in recent years, but one of the few things everyone still seems to agree on is Dolly Parton—but why? Radiolab creator Jad Abumrad trailed Dolly all over the world to find the answer to this question in a 9-part special series, “Dolly Parton’s America.” Tune in Saturday, August 29 at 6 p.m. as we celebrate the life, legacy and discography of one of America’s most beloved icons.

08/27/2026

Tonight from 8-10 p.m. on Strange Currency, we'll remember American music legend Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday at age 80 with music from throughout her career, including her work with Porter Wagoner and her collaborative work with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, plus versions of Parton songs from Norah Jones, Solomon Burke, and more.
And below, NPR's Aisha Harris, Stephen Thompson, and Glen Weldon look back on beloved performances by the legend.

NPR critics remember some of their favorite Dolly performances — including a duet with Kermit the Frog and the twinkle in Dolly's eye singing with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris.