Suzanne Perez
Suzanne Perez is a longtime journalist covering education and general news. Before coming to KMUW, she worked at The Wichita Eagle, where she covered schools and a variety of other topics.
Suzanne grew up in North Carolina and earned a bachelor's degree in English from North Carolina State University. She moved to Wichita in 1990 and has two children. When not reporting, Suzanne enjoys reading, walking her dog, and obsessing over every new leaf on her houseplants.
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Investigators said the driver had a valid driver's license and no documented criminal history or outstanding warrants. -
A new documentary will have its world premiere Saturday as part of the Tallgrass Film Festival. The film explores Wichita’s fascination — some might even say obsession — with Harrison Ford. -
If you overlook the book's horribly hedge-fund-sounding subtitle — Do 50% More with 50% Less — the new self-help playbook from the founders of Axios really does offer some useful advice. -
Fort Hays State University President Tisa Mason told Ellis County leaders on Tuesday that new partnerships and donations from the community could keep the museum open into next year. -
In an announcement late Monday, Fort Hays State University President Tisa Mason said the Sternberg will close Dec. 18.
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Hildur Knutsdottir's new novel opens with a killer opening line: “I have thought long and hard about how I would dispose of a dead body.”
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Paul Yoon's new novel, "Etna," tells the story of a battle-worn war dog who embarks on an odyssey in hopes of returning home. -
In his new book, "Unread: A Memoir of Learning (and Loving) to Read on TikTok," Oliver James tells how he used one of the tools of our post-literate society to finally master the complexities of reading. -
As part of their annual migration to South America, purple martins from across the region are putting on a nightly show just north of the Wichita airport control tower, gathering to roost in a cluster of trees. -
The Wichita Public Library has chosen "Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude" by Ross Gay as its 2026 community read. The event kicks off in March.
