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Wichita’s emerging homeless shelter is a lifesaver. And to those who sleep there, a sometimes frustrating work in progress. The former emergency winter shelter transitioned to a privately-run operation on April 1. Operators are optimistic about its future while shelter residents express frustrations.

Wichita’s emerging homeless shelter is a lifesaver. And to those who sleep there, a sometimes frustrating work in progress.
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Urban legend says the ‘Tonganoxie Split’ protects Kansas City from tornadoes. Is it real? A local weather phenomenon holds that the 6,100-person town of Tonganoxie, Kansas, can weaken and divide thunderstorms and tornadoes. Experts are mixed on its existence — and what causes it — but…

A local weather phenomenon holds that the 6,100-person town of Tonganoxie, Kansas, can weaken and divide thunderstorms and tornadoes. Experts are mixed on its existence — and what causes it — but locals say otherwise.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Maria Elena Silva has two new albums out, including one comprised of songs from the Civil War era. That collection, she says, required a great deal of work and creativity as it includes songs written…

Maria Elena Silva has two new albums out, including one comprised of songs from the Civil War era. That collection, she says, required a great deal of work and creativity. Jedd Beaudoin talks with Silva on “Wichita’s Early Edition.”
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Voters choose Shepard, DeShazer to advance to Wichita's District 1 general election Joseph Shepard and LaWanda DeShazer emerged from a field of five candidates in the District 1 primary race.

Joseph Shepard and LaWanda DeShazer emerged from a field of five candidates in the District 1 primary race.
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Jensen, Truelove will face incumbents in Wichita school board general election Board president Diane Albert and Mackenzi Truelove were the top vote-getters for the District 1 seat on the Wichita school board. Incumbent Kathy Bond will face retired teacher Amy Jensen in District…

Board president Diane Albert and Mackenzi Truelove were the top vote-getters for the District 1 seat on the Wichita school board. Incumbent Kathy Bond will face retired teacher Amy Jensen in District 5. www.kmuw.org/education/20...

Evergy wins state approval to build natural gas plants and solar farms in Missouri and Kansas Evergy announced last year its intent to build two gas plants in Kansas and one in Missouri, as well as one solar plant in each state. The projects are expected to cost more than $2.75 billion.

Evergy announced last year its intent to build two gas plants in Kansas and one in Missouri, as well as one solar plant in each state. The projects are expected to cost more than $2.75 billion.
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Prairie Village woman owes landlord $21,000 in late fees, Kansas Supreme Court rules Sherri Foster missed several months of rent in 2020, but the lease on her Prairie Village house included a late fee of $20 per day. The court ruled she owed fees for all 1,062 days between her first…

Prairie Village woman owes landlord $21,000 in late fees, Kansas Supreme Court rules
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Wichita’s emerging homeless shelter is a lifesaver. And to those who sleep there, a sometimes frustrating work in progress. The former emergency winter shelter transitioned to a privately-run operation on April 1. Operators are optimistic about its future while shelter residents express frustrations.

The former emergency winter shelter transitioned to a privately-run operation on April 1. Operators are optimistic about its future while shelter residents express frustrations.
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Wichita school board: Where do District 1 and District 5 candidates stand on the issues? Four people are running for the District 1 seat on the Wichita school board, and five people are running in District 5. An Aug. 5 primary will narrow each field to two.

Wichita school board: Where do District 1 and District 5 candidates stand on the issues?
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Missouri and Kansas seniors worry they'll be 'hurt the worst' by Medicaid and SNAP cuts The states have been studying how to support their aging populations, but now critical federal funds won't be available to help.

The states have been studying how to support their aging populations, but now critical federal funds won't be available to help. www.kmuw.org/health/2025-...

Kansas governor joins lawsuit against Trump administration over federal funding losses The federal lawsuit targets decisions from President Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency to eliminate billions in funding for law enforcement, medical and scientific research, food…

The federal lawsuit targets decisions from President Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency to eliminate billions in funding for law enforcement, medical and scientific research, food benefits, education and more. www.kmuw.org/government/2...

The 3rd Annual 'You're Spelling It Wrong' spelling bee for grown-ups <b>FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 7 PM </b>

Join Fletcher Powell, co-host of “You’re Saying It Wrong” and KMUW’s quizmaster extraordinaire, for You’re Spelling It Wrong on Friday, Aug. 22 at Wichita Brewing Co. Event Venue for a night of spelling fun!
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Tuesday, August 5, 2025 When Ally Carter started writing books for adults, she discovered she had much more influence on her teen fans than she realized. KMUW's Beth Golay visits with Carter about her novel, "The Blonde Who…

When Ally Carter started writing books for adults, she discovered she had much more influence on her teen fans than she realized. On “Wichita’s Early Edition,” Beth Golay visits with Carter about her novel, "The Blonde Who Came In from the Cold."
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The 'King of the Great Plains' is dying. Drought is killing giant oak trees in the Midwest Years of drought conditions in the Midwest and Great Plains have opened the door for pests and diseases that are killing trees. Now people working in parks and forests are planting new species they…

Years of drought conditions in the Midwest and Great Plains have opened the door for pests and diseases that are killing trees. Now people working in parks and forests are planting new species they hope can survive the changing conditions.
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'Angel Down' offers a brutal and breathless look at warfare KMUW's Suzanne Perez says the new novel by Daniel Kraus, "Angel Down," is a brutal descent onto a World War I battleground.

KMUW's Suzanne Perez says the new novel by Daniel Kraus, "Angel Down," is a brutal descent onto a World War I battleground.
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Monday, August 4, 2025 Wichita's trans community is bonding together after recent legislation that limited gender affirming care. KMUW's Aminah Jenkins spoke with several people who are finding ways to support each other.…

Wichita's trans community is bonding together after recent legislation that limited gender affirming care. On “Wichita’s Early Edition,” Aminah Jenkins speaks with several people who are finding ways to support each other.
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How one woman juggles being a lawyer by day and an artist by night An artist's drive to create almost never stops, even when they’re building a career in another field. Kelly Rundell is a testament to that creative spirit.For this month’s ArtWorks, Torin Andersen…

An artist's drive to create almost never stops, even when they’re building a career in another field. Kelly Rundell is a testament to that creative spirit.
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Pride and perseverance in Wichita’s transgender community The Kansas legislature passed a bill this banning gender-affirming care for minors—an ongoing trend nationally of anti-trans legislation. Members of the transgender community in Wichita share what…

Pride and perseverance in Wichita’s transgender community.
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Fresh food, local pride, and community We’re entering the dog days of summer and that means harvest season is in full swing. Chef Travis Russell explores one of the best spots to get fresh produce in today’s Flyover Food.

We’re entering the dog days of summer and that means harvest season is in full swing. Chef Travis Russell explores one of the best spots to get fresh produce in today’s “Flyover Food.”
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The Range | August 01, 2025 This week on "The Range," what it’s like being transgender in Wichita. Also, a never-ending pursuit of creating art.

This week on "The Range," what it’s like being transgender in Wichita. Also, a never-ending pursuit of creating art.
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How one woman juggles being a lawyer by day and an artist by night An artist's drive to create almost never stops, even when they’re building a career in another field. Kelly Rundell is a testament to that creative spirit.For this month’s ArtWorks, Torin Andersen…

How one woman juggles being a lawyer by day and an artist by night.
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Pride and perseverance in Wichita’s transgender community The Kansas legislature passed a bill this banning gender-affirming care for minors—an ongoing trend nationally of anti-trans legislation. Members of the transgender community in Wichita share what…

The Kansas legislature passed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors — an ongoing trend nationally of anti-trans legislation. Members of the transgender community in Wichita share what their community means to them at a recent pride event.
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Fresh food, local pride, and community We’re entering the dog days of summer and that means harvest season is in full swing. Chef Travis Russell explores one of the best spots to get fresh produce in today’s Flyover Food.

We’re entering the dog days of summer and that means harvest season is in full swing. Chef Travis Russell explores one of the best spots to get fresh produce in today’s “Flyover Food.”
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The Range | August 01, 2025 This week on "The Range," what it’s like being transgender in Wichita. Also, a never-ending pursuit of creating art.

Today on “The Range,” we talk with members of the trans community about their lives in Wichita. Plus, the creative spirit of a local artist.
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Friday, August 1, 2025 Today on "Wichita's Early Edition," a never-ending pursuit of creating art. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Artists often supplement their passion with day jobs but rarely does their art stay home or in the studio. Kelly Rundell, for instance, might take hers into the courtroom. On “Wichita’s Early Edition,” Torin Andersen talks with Rundell and has more.
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Stephanie Wambugu on her debut novel, 'Lonely Crowds' Beth Golay recently spoke with Stephanie Wambugu about her debut novel, Lonely Crowds, which follows a decades-long friendship between Ruth and Maria, from childhood to adulthood.

Marginalia: Stephanie Wambugu on her debut novel, "Lonely Crowds"
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Kansas could lose millions after Congress cut SNAP funds. Thousands may go hungry State lawmakers must soon decide whether to cover the extra costs to provide food assistance. If they don’t, food banks and pantries alone can’t make up the difference.

State lawmakers must soon decide whether to cover the extra costs to provide food assistance. If they don’t, food banks and pantries alone can’t make up the difference. www.kmuw.org/2025-07-29/k...

Kansas City, Kansas, man charged with capital murder in fatal shooting of sheriff's deputy Law enforcement officials said the killing of Elijah Ming, 34, was another example in the spate of domestic violence calls and shootings this summer. If convicted, Shawn Harris, 38, faces a life…

Kansas City, Kansas, man charged with capital murder in fatal shooting of sheriff's deputy www.kmuw.org/2025-07-29/k...

Wichita school board hopefuls disclose campaign funds Amy Warren, a Wichita parent and volunteer, has raised more money than any other candidate in the race for Wichita Board of Education. She faces incumbent Hazel Stabler in the District 6 race in…

Amy Warren, a Wichita parent and volunteer, has raised more money than any other candidate in the race for Wichita Board of Education. She faces incumbent Hazel Stabler in the District 6 race in November. www.kmuw.org/local-news/2...

Day 2 of federal investigation into fatal midair crash of Army chopper, commercial plane opens The second day of investigative hearings will focus on air traffic control.

Day 2 of federal investigation into fatal midair crash of Army chopper, commercial plane opens
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