Wichita's Early Edition
Every Weekday
Wichita’s Early Edition brings you the first news of the day from Wichita and around the state. It’s everything you need to know in 15 minutes… or less.
KMUW has 12 newscasts that air throughout the day. But we know you’re not always tied to your radio. This podcast compiles that news all in one place, so you can listen on your schedule.
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Latest Episodes
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We look back to the 1940s... when the Superman radio program took on the Ku Klux Klan. And we have news from Wichita and around the state. -
Mosses are the underdogs of the plant world. Now a group of scientists is coming together to protect them. We'll learn about the new effort to conserve mosses, and we have news from Wichita and around the state.
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Sometimes after an accident, medical bills force families to give up non-essential expenses, like their kids’ sports. A local charity is helping families in that situation. We'll hear from the organization’s founder and families the group has helped. Plus we have news from Wichita and around the state.
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A Kansas tavern with a secret recipe for ribs. We visit Guy and Mae's, and we have the news from Wichita and around the state.
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We visit a new place where kids can play… and parents can chill. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.
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The Cherokee Maidens and Sycamore Swing are back after a seven-year hiatus from performing. Guitarist Kentucky White says that one thing the band and their fans have in common is that they like to have a good time. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.
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Trumpeter and vocalist Matt Von Roderick is serious about his compositions and moving the genre of jazz into the future. But he also wants people who come to see his live shows to have a good time. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin speaks with Von Roderick, and we have news from Wichita and around the state.
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Urban rivers are struggling with water pollution – and the Blue River in Kansas City is a prime example. We’ll hear how restoring riverside woodlands and other natural areas could lead to a healthier river. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.
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Protein is everywhere. From Starbucks lattes to new dietary guidelines, which ask Americans to prioritize protein. But nutrition experts are wondering whether or not the protein craze is warranted. We'll learn where nutritionists stand on the new push for protein, and we have news from Wichita and around the state.
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Making Wichita easier to navigate for people with dementia. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.