Thursday, June 4, 2026

Thursday, June 4, 2026

For many rural Kansas communities, daily routines are punctuated by the sound of the town whistle. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

A new album celebrates poetry from three women. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin recently had a chance to speak to the composer about the album and what it took to create the music, and we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Tuesday, May 2, 2026

U.S. rivers used to be so polluted that lots of fish couldn’t even live in them. Then in the 1970s, federal laws took the problem to task. But even as fish and wildlife rebound in many rivers, other problems loom. We'll learn more, and we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Monday, June 1, 2026

Sedgwick County firefighters are getting practice responding to emergencies, and just in time for what’s normally a busy season. We get a first-hand look at firefighter training, after the news.

Friday, May 29, 2026

Musician Derrick Dove was named Best Guitarist at the 2026 International Blues Challenge in Memphis earlier this year. Although he started off as a drummer, he has a clear memory of when guitar took over. We'll hear more, and we have news from Wichita and around the state.