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‘The Dreadful’ can’t decide where we should focus Fletcher Powell says one new movie could've used a bit more focus.

"The Dreadful" struggles to tell its story in a truly satisfying way: it’s trying to cram in too many ideas and we’re just never really sure what we should be paying attention to. www.kmuw.org/podcast/movi...

Trying to buy World Cup tickets through FIFA's lottery system is a real expensive headache Even though there are six World Cup games in Kansas City, you can't simply buy tickets. That would be too easy. And if you weren't randomly selected in FIFA's most recent lottery, you'll have to wait…

Trying to buy World Cup tickets through FIFA's lottery system is a real expensive headache
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Jesus Christ Taxi Driver takes to the road ahead of second album, 'Taxi The Rich' The Colorado-based band Jesus Christ Taxi Driver will release its second album, Taxi The Rich, in April but the band is already on the road and previewing some of the songs from the upcoming release.…

Jesus Christ Taxi Driver takes to the road ahead of second album, 'Taxi The Rich'
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Busy east Wichita fire station shut down while city fixes mold problem Wichita firefighters at Station 15 evacuated the building on Sunday. The firefighters reported burning eyes, noses and throats after mold remediation started last week.

Wichita firefighters at Station 15 evacuated the building on Sunday. The firefighters reported burning eyes, noses and throats after mold remediation started last week.
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Exploration Place and TKAAM honors black STEM leaders with life-size outdoor tribute This month, four Black STEM leaders are being celebrated with life-size images at the Exploration Place Outdoor Display, in collaboration with the Kansas African American Museum.

Kerry Jones is an English professor and author who loves horror – and beautiful prose. She tells us how a book by Stewart O’Nan has both in this week's "Why Should I Read This." www.kmuw.org/podcast/why-...

Exploration Place and TKAAM honors black STEM leaders with life-size outdoor tribute This month, four Black STEM leaders are being celebrated with life-size images at the Exploration Place Outdoor Display, in collaboration with the Kansas African American Museum.

Wichita Soundscapes: Exploration Place and TKAAM honors black STEM leaders with life-size outdoor tribute
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Kansas Republicans force transgender bathroom restrictions into law, overriding a veto Republicans voted to override the governor's veto and put the restrictions into state law. It will require people to use bathrooms in public places that align with their sex assigned at birth.

All that's left is a vote in the House to override the governor's veto and the restrictions will become law. It would require people to use bathrooms in public places that align with their sex assigned at birth. www.kmuw.org/2026-02-18/k...

Ross Gay book of poetry is Wichita's 2026 Big Read selection The Wichita Public Library has chosen "Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude" by Ross Gay as its 2026 community read. The event kicks off in March.

The Wichita Public Library has chosen "Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude" by Ross Gay as its 2026 community read. The event kicks off in March.
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988 suicide hotline is getting more calls than ever. Many states have no clear plan to fund it Since its launch in 2022, the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has responded to nearly 13 million calls. But many states have been slow to spend their own dollars on the program.

Since its launch in 2022, the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has responded to nearly 13 million calls. But many states have been slow to spend their own dollars on the program. www.kmuw.org/2026-02-16/d...

Kansas Senate passed a bill to scrutinize free school lunch families, over some GOP pushback The GOP bill would require schools to ask for legislative approval to participate in a federal free meal program, and make them verify the household income of every student that applies for free…

The GOP bill would require schools to ask for legislative approval to participate in a federal free meal program, and make them verify the household income of every student that applies for free lunch. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly opposes the proposal. www.kmuw.org/education/20...

With AI demands, can renewable energy be the economic future of rural Kansas? Western Kansas has the potential to capitalize on our region’s growing energy demands even as rural populations shrink. There’s plenty of land, wind and sun to be a center for renewable energy…

Western KS has the potential to capitalize on our region’s growing energy demands even as rural populations shrink. There’s plenty of land, wind and sun to be a center for renewable energy production. But skepticism is bringing these projects to a halt. www.kmuw.org/2026-02-17/w...

Woodshop renovation at Heights supports students getting on-the-job experience The woodshop at Wichita Heights High School will get a major upgrade thanks to a $280,000 renovation approved by the Wichita school board.

The woodshop at Wichita Heights High School will get a major upgrade thanks to a $280,000 renovation approved by the Wichita school board. www.kmuw.org/the-range/20...

988 suicide hotline is getting more calls than ever. Many states have no clear plan to fund it Since its launch in 2022, the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has responded to nearly 13 million calls. But many states have been slow to spend their own dollars on the program.

Since its launch in 2022, the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has responded to nearly 13 million calls. But many states have been slow to spend their own dollars on the program. www.kmuw.org/2026-02-16/d...

Kansas governor vetoes 'bathroom bill' aimed at transgender people Republican lawmakers will try to override the Democratic governor’s veto and put the ban into law. It penalizes individuals who use restrooms that don’t match the sex they were assigned at birth.

Republican lawmakers will try to override the Democratic governor’s veto and put the ban into law. It penalizes individuals who use restrooms that don’t match the sex they were assigned at birth.
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The World Cup is the perfect place for disease to spread. Kansas health workers are preparing The influx of people could mean a greater chance of disease spreading. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment will have training, reporting and testing information for diseases and travel…

The influx of people could mean a greater chance of disease spreading. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment will have training, reporting and testing information for diseases and travel health notices.
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K-State fires basketball coach after he said players ‘don’t deserve to wear the uniform’ Kansas State University officials say Jerome Tang’s dismissal was “for cause,” meaning the university will not pay an $18 million buyout to end the contract. Tang has said he plans to fight the…

Kansas State University officials say Jerome Tang’s dismissal was “for cause,” meaning the university will not pay an $18 million buyout to end the contract. Tang has said he plans to fight the firing.
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Kansas City, Kansas, may also ban ICE detention centers. Officials just took a big step The Unified Government’s Planning Commission advanced a two-year ban on special permits for jails and detention centers. In a letter to federal officials, U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids opposed any ICE…

The Unified Government’s Planning Commission advanced a two-year ban on special permits for jails and detention centers. In a letter to federal officials, U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids opposed any ICE detention centers in the Kansas City area.
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Wichita City Council crafts ‘guardrails’ as voting begins on sales tax proposal Wichita homeowners would see reductions on next year's property taxes if the sales tax passes. Plans for Century II renovations and a new performing arts center would have to wait until 2029 at the…

Wichita homeowners would see reductions on next year's property taxes if the sales tax passes. Plans for Century II renovations and a new performing arts center would have to wait until 2029 at the earliest.
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The Range | February 13, 2026 This week on "The Range," finding a future career in shop class. Also, a musical love letter for Valentine’s Day.

This week on "The Range," finding a future career in shop class. Also, a musical love letter for Valentine’s Day. www.kmuw.org/podcast/the-...

Woodshop renovation at Heights supports students getting on-the-job experience The woodshop at Wichita Heights High School will get a major upgrade thanks to a $280,000 renovation approved by the Wichita school board.

The woodshop at Wichita Heights High School will get a major upgrade thanks to a $280,000 renovation approved by the Wichita school board. www.kmuw.org/the-range/20...

Local Grammy-nominated artist makes couples swoon with singing telegrams for Valentine's Day This Valentine's Day, you may get a knock at your door from Grammy-nominated vocalist Roy Moye III. He is offering singing telegrams throughout Wichita this weekend. For this edition of In The Mix,…

Local Grammy-nominated artist makes couples swoon with singing telegrams for Valentine's Day
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Lucy Liu is exceptional in ‘Rosemead’ Fletcher Powell says one new movie hinges on an exceptional performance.

Review: Lucy Liu gives an exceptional performance in "Rosemead." www.kmuw.org/podcast/movi...

England's World Cup team picks Kansas City as its official base camp, joining Argentina Two more teams can still make their home in and around Kansas City for the upcoming tournament, with training sites in Lawrence and Riverside still available.

Two more teams can still make their home in and around Kansas City for the upcoming tournament, with training sites in Lawrence and Riverside still available.
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Netherlands' World Cup team will use Kansas City Current facilities as its base camp The Netherlands are the third World Cup country to pick Kansas City as its home base this summer. The Dutch men's national team will play a group stage match at Arrowhead Stadium in June.

The Netherlands are the third World Cup country to pick Kansas City as its home base this summer. The Dutch men's national team will play a group stage match at Arrowhead Stadium in June.
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Banning phones in Kansas schools has bipartisan support. So why is a proposed law stalling? After enthusiasm swelled behind the idea, the policy has hit several major bumps on its way to becoming law.

Kansas schools, like this one in Lawrence, would be required to ban cell phones for students all day under one proposed bill. www.kmuw.org/education/20...

Kansas City, Kansas, may also ban ICE detention centers. Officials just took a big step The Unified Government’s Planning Commission advanced a two-year ban on special permits for jails and detention centers. In a letter to federal officials, U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids opposed any ICE…

Kansas City, Kansas, may also ban ICE detention centers. Officials just took a big step www.kmuw.org/2026-02-12/k...

Wichita City Council crafts ‘guardrails’ as voting begins on sales tax proposal Wichita homeowners would see reductions on next year's property taxes if the sales tax passes. Plans for Century II renovations and a new performing arts center would have to wait until 2029 at the…

Wichita homeowners would see reductions on next year's property taxes if the sales tax passes. Plans for Century II renovations and a new performing arts center would have to wait until 2029 at the earliest. www.kmuw.org/local-news/2...

Naeem Murr on 'Every Exit Brings You Home' Beth Golay visits with Naeem Murr about his novel, "Every Exit Brings You Home." And Suzanne Perez visits with Mychal Threets about his book for kids, "I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of…

Marginalia: Naeem Murr on "Every Exit Brings You Home" www.kmuw.org/podcast/marg...

Kansas Republicans want citizenship status listed on driver's licenses. It could worsen profiling Kansas lawmakers say that requiring driver's licenses to list legal status would reduce noncitizen voting — something that is exceedingly rare. One study says suspected cases happen just 0.0001% of…

Kansas lawmakers say that requiring driver's licenses to list legal status would reduce noncitizen voting — something that is exceedingly rare. One study says suspected cases happen just 0.0001% of the time.
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England's World Cup team picks Kansas City as its official base camp, joining Argentina Two more teams can still make their home in and around Kansas City for the upcoming tournament, with training sites in Lawrence and Riverside still available.

Two more teams can still make their home in and around Kansas City for the upcoming tournament, with training sites in Lawrence and Riverside still available.
www.kmuw.org/2026-02-11/e...