Roger Nomer
News ReporterRoger Nomer is a general assignment reporter for KMUW, covering a little bit of everything. Originally from Wichita, he grew up on local journalists Bob Getz and Larry Hatteberg.
He studied photojournalism at the William Allen White School of Journalism at the University of Kansas, where his hero became Gordon Parks. Most recently, Roger worked as a journalist for the Joplin Globe newspaper and documented the city’s recovery from the devastating 2011 tornado.
In his free time, Roger likes to read, run and visit museums. He believes community news sources like KMUW are vital to a healthy and informed public. Feel free to reach out at nomer@kmuw.org.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints temple, located in northwest Wichita, is the first built in the state. It will give the state’s more than 45,000 church members a closer place to perform sacred worship. -
The board chose Brock Booker to fill the District 3 vacancy on Friday morning. -
Medical loan closets are growing across Kansas, lending out donated equipment including power chairs, crutches, CPAP machines and more for little or no cost. -
Kansas was one of the first Midwestern states to sanction girls’ flag football as a varsity high school sport. Now, girls across the state have their first chance to compete under the lights. -
3D-printed concrete blocks could help build severe weather shelters in places like manufactured home communities. Kansas State University is developing the technology. -
Tonight's results will also decide a proposed constitutional amendment to change the way state Supreme Court justices are selected. -
There’s been a steady decline in drive-ins and now only four remain in Kansas. As one town tries to build a new drive-in, some people see hope for the nostalgic movie experience in an era of streaming. -
Chevrolet’s new ad campaign highlights Americans helping their communities. -
The One Big Beautiful Bill requires states to pay for some food assistance based on error rates. Advocacy groups want the penalties delayed to avoid SNAP service cuts. -
The Cowtown Vintage Base Ball Club started in 2004. Volunteer players represent two 1879 Wichita teams — the Red Stockings and the Bull Dozers.
