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01/13/2026

It’s been a year since President Trump came back into office. For many scientists, this has been a year of major changes and uncertainty. The administration cut grants, jobs and targeted particular subjects. On “Wichita’s Early Edition,” scientists explain the impacts.
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2026-01-13/tuesday-january-13-2026

01/13/2026

Wichita will hold a special election on March 3 on a citywide sales tax proposal. Sedgwick County election officials say that about 26,000 voters will be directed to alternative polling places come election day.

01/12/2026

Before the Chiefs move to Kansas, Olathe must first make big decisions on public funding

The Chiefs want to build a nearly $1 billion headquarters in Olathe, but the project still needs the city council's approval — because Olathe must chip in a portion of local sales tax revenues to help fund it.

01/12/2026

Join us at KMUW for an open house honoring Tom Shine on Friday, Jan. 16, from 5–8 p.m. All are welcome as we gather to celebrate his legacy and impact.
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01/12/2026

The Kansas Aviation Museum houses a bevy of planes and other flight memorabilia. But it also features murals and other works of art. On “Wichita’s Early Edition,” we find out what’s considered art in the world of aviation.
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2026-01-12/monday-january-12-2026

01/11/2026

Review: "Is This Thing On?" shows a married couple in flux

Fletcher Powell looks at a movie about a married couple in flux.

01/10/2026

This week on "The Range," what’s behind the push for a new sales tax? Also, finding art in the world of aviation.

01/10/2026

KMUW reporters and producers share the stories that helped shape their 2025.

01/09/2026

The Kansas Aviation Museum blends aviation history with art, featuring murals, architectural details and even airplane craftsmanship. Torin Andersen caught up with Logan Daugherty, the museum’s curator and director of collections, to find out more about what’s considered art in the world of aviation.

The Kansas Aviation Museum blends aviation history with art, featuring murals, architectural details and even airplane craftsmanship. Torin Andersen caught up with Logan Daugherty, the museum’s curator and director of collections, to find out more about what’s considered art in the world of avia...

01/09/2026

What’s behind the push for a new sales tax? Wichita voters will decide in March whether to enact a 1% city sales tax for the next seven years. The revenue would be directed at public safety, housing and cultural investments.

01/09/2026

Federal data found that millions of people struggled to get enough food in 2024. The report will be the final publication of such data after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will scrap the annual hunger survey.

01/08/2026

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s agriculture business grows h**p without irrigation, insecticides or plowing. Now its product is helping to build a home in Ogden.