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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.

Latest Episodes
  • KMUW movie critic Fletcher Powell looks at the movie "A Little Prayer," which reminds us how powerful it can be simply to treat people with care and love. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.
  • The grape harvest for wine is in full swing. But in some regions, the last few years have been tough. What’s driving a drop in demand, and why are some parts of the Heartland faring better than others? We have that story, plus news from Wichita and around the state.
  • Western Kansas has inserted itself into the corn-belt, a region of the Midwest from Ohio to Nebraska that has dominated corn production. But despite an increase in corn acres, Kansas still ships in a lot of corn to keep up with the beef industry. Coming up, we will hear about how one crop took over a region in Kansas and the long-term challenges the industry faces. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.
  • We learn what a docent does at the Ulrich Museum of Art. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.
  • Tamara Saviano has worked as a journalist, filmmaker, record producer and more. She tells the story her career in the new book “Poets and Dreamers: My Life in Americana Music," including her time working with songwriting legends Kris Kristofferson and Guy Clark. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.
  • U.S. farmers plant millions of acres of corn every year. Now, some in America’s Heartland are experimenting with new, shorter varieties. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.
  • Federal dollars will help bring internet connection to rural communities across the U.S. But new guidance from the Trump administration is asking states to consider the lowest cost options. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.
  • Beccy Tanner takes us on a visit to a hall of fame trail in Kansas. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.
  • Kansas may not have many mountains, but it's home to growing number of mountain lions. We'll go looking for mountain lions in the Sunflower State. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.
  • There's a new sport in town, giving girls a chance to chase gridiron glory. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.