For this month’s ArtWorks, Torin Andersen talked with Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box about their traveling sculpture exhibit that was inspired by the Japanese art of origami. www.kmuw.org/podcast/art-...

A group of chefs in Wichita spent their Earth Day trying their hand at a new ingredient. Now, there may be a future on their menus for a perennial grain designed for sustainability called Kernza. www.kmuw.org/the-range/20...

'A national treasure': Minisa Bridge added to the National Register of Historic Places www.kmuw.org/community/20...

Movie Review: The new animated adaptation of "Animal Farm" might have been better off at the glue factory. www.kmuw.org/podcast/movi...

Access to Justice group works to increase resources, attract attorneys to rural Kansas www.kmuw.org/community/20...

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital trade passageway, remains virtually closed due to the war in Iran. That’s driven up the prices of key agricultural necessities, which could remain high into next year. www.kmuw.org/2026-04-30/f...

As Friends University moves therapy program online, some fear a loss of mental health services www.kmuw.org/local-news/2...

GOP ethics complaint says Kansas City-area pastor improperly used church resources www.kmuw.org/politics/202...

Kansas Democrats running for governor clash on CoreCivic, party establishment in forum www.kmuw.org/politics/202...

As Friends University moves therapy program online, some fear a loss of mental health services www.kmuw.org/local-news/2...

Riverside neighbors and local historians say the bridge over the Little Arkansas River is finally getting the recognition — and the repairs and maintenance — it deserves. www.kmuw.org/community/20...

From Cameron, Missouri to Lawrence, Kansas, small town officials say they offer a slice of the real America, cheaper accommodations and traditional 4th of July festivities. www.kmuw.org/sports/2026-...

Book Review: Live from New York, it’s … a pretty great novel, especially on audio www.kmuw.org/podcast/book...

Kansas sends letters telling people to repay $67.4M in unemployment benefits dating to the pandemic www.kmuw.org/government/2...

Two Kansas alternative political parties merge in quest to build support for centrist candidates www.kmuw.org/politics/202...

Fed up with sky-high beef prices? Some people are stocking their freezers with a whole cow www.kmuw.org/2026-04-27/b...

Wildfires burned a million Great Plains acres this year. Experts say future preparation is key www.kmuw.org/2026-04-28/w...

Homegrown athletes are spreading lucha libre, or traditional Mexican wrestling, across the Plains. It’s more than just entertainment, as it carries cultural history with it while sometimes addressing modern challenges in the world. www.kmuw.org/2026-04-28/t...

‘Girl power’: Wichita Habitat for Humanity builds community with Women Build www.kmuw.org/community/20...

The Kansas State High School Activities Association voted to sanction girls flag football as an official sport, giving teams more opportunities for competitions, funding — and recognition. www.kmuw.org/2026-04-24/k...

Entry-level job seekers in Kansas and Missouri feel the hiring slowdown: 'It's rough out here' www.kmuw.org/economy/2026...

Hidden Kansas: Foraging for the elusive morel mushroom www.kmuw.org/podcast/hidd...

Officials plead with Kansas parents to educate kids about internet safety in light of AI sex abuse www.kmuw.org/government/2...

Once considered a premium option, buying beef in bulk from a rancher has become comparatively affordable as retail prices rise. But it requires paying more upfront — and enough freezer space. www.kmuw.org/2026-04-27/b...

Book Review: "The Midnight Show," by Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne, tells the story of a 'Saturday Night Live'-style comedy show and the decades-long mystery surrounding the death of its rising star. www.kmuw.org/podcast/book...

This week on "The Range," bluster, boom and bust in Wichita. Also, foraging for the elusive morel mushroom. www.kmuw.org/podcast/the-...

Musician Kelley Hunt closes out the Wichita Jazz Festival this Saturday and says that she welcomes performing in the sometimes blurry lines between blues and jazz. www.kmuw.org/music/2026-0...

The national campaign, which started in 1991, encourages women to raise funds, volunteer on work sites and spread the word about affordable housing. www.kmuw.org/community/20...

What happens when your grade is on the line ... and on the wall www.kmuw.org/podcast/art-...

Kansas musician and composer Susan Mayo celebrates the premiere of a new symphonic work this weekend which examines ties between the U.S. and Pakistan. www.kmuw.org/arts/2026-04...

Extreme weather has ravaged many U.S. farms this year. Here’s how farmers are adapting www.kmuw.org/2026-04-20/e...

Federal lawsuit says Kansas City Kansas Housing Authority extorted food benefits from tenants www.kmuw.org/2026-04-20/f...

Food assistance audit finds potential $1.2 million paid to people living outside Kansas www.kmuw.org/agriculture/...

Two Kansas nominees for U.S. District Court answer questions about ties to Marion newspaper raid www.kmuw.org/crime-and-co...

U.S. Education Department says 4 Kansas districts broke federal law with gender identity policies www.kmuw.org/education/20...

Across the central U.S., nitrate from crop fertilizer and livestock facilities is seeping into water underground. Many family wells are no longer safe to drink from without pricey treatment. www.kmuw.org/2026-04-20/n...

Joe Ceballos, former mayor of Coldwater, is a legal resident, but not a citizen. He pleaded guilty Monday to voting illegally, saying it was a mistake. It’s not yet clear if he’ll face deportation. www.kmuw.org/2026-04-20/f...

KMUW is hiring an External Engagement Coordinator. This role connects people, ideas and community through digital content and events. Apply: jobs.wichita.edu/jobs/externa...

This week on "The Range," a Valley Center girl raises money for other kids’ lunches. Also, bringing classical music to the masses. www.kmuw.org/podcast/the-...

An anonymous donor provided the initial funding for Pope Leo Village, which will be comprised of eight rehabilitated homes at 26th and Ash. www.kmuw.org/community/20...

Sixth grader Lizzy Chobad is selling T-shirts as a fundraiser to combat school meal debt in the Valley Center school district. www.kmuw.org/the-range/20...

This is how you can enjoy classical music even if you are baroque. www.kmuw.org/podcast/cult...

'The people of Kansas lost': Last-ditch attempt at property tax relief devolves into finger-pointing www.kmuw.org/government/2...

How much is Kansas City charging for World Cup stadium transit? A lot less than other cities www.kmuw.org/2026-04-16/k...

Movie Review: Bob Odenkirk makes "Normal" far from… normal www.kmuw.org/podcast/movi...

Kansas City's FIFA Fan Festival lineup features Flo Rida, Tech N9ne and a bunch of local talent www.kmuw.org/2026-04-16/k...

HB 2346 would have established the new grant program at the Kansas Department of Commerce to provide dollar-for-dollar matching grants to support sports tourism events. www.kmuw.org/2026-04-16/k...

Wichita singer-songwriter John Salem says that he primarily writes songs out of a need for self-expression, though is someone else can find comfort in them, he's fine with that too. www.kmuw.org/music/2026-0...

The bill makes it a misdemeanor crime to go within 25 feet of a first responder while they are working. A violation can result in a fine up to $1,000 and jail term of up to six months. www.kmuw.org/government/2...

On the road with Meals on Wheels www.kmuw.org/podcast/wich...