Wichita's Early Edition

Friday, June 12, 2026

Charlie Wilks is a local musician who provided soundscapes to accompany the Wichita Art Museum's "See, Hear, Feel America" exhibit, in partnership with Envision Arts Center. Torin Andersen reports on Charlie Wilks' process, and we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Cathy Richardson has been singing with veteran rock band Jefferson Starship since 2008 and she says that despite the group having a wide range of hits and classic songs, she and her bandmates remain committed to creating new music. We'll hear more, and we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Jedd Beaudoin speaks with Austin, Texas-based musician Kris Schultz, who grew up in Topeka, Kansas. We'll hear that, and we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Regenerative farming practices can be a tough sell to farmers facing thin profit margins. But farmer-led groups where farmers can share their knowledge can help. We'll take a look at the farmer-led movement and how it could change agriculture, and we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Monday, June 8, 2026

Keeping musical instruments in good repair can be expensive, especially for high school bands. But a K-State program is helping rural schools keep their bands sounding top notch. We'll hear about a unique instrument-repair program in Kansas, and we have news from Wichita and around the state.