Rudy Love and The Encore have a new album out and will perform at the Somewhere Fest and Conference this weekend. The group's newest member says that the new single from the album drew from some unusual inspiration. More on that, plus news from Wichita and around the state.

R&B and Funk pioneer Sly Stone passed away Monday. KMUW's Carla Eckels spoke with Bob Love about the Love Family ties to Stone, including when he lived with him. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

The cattle feedlots on the western side of Kansas produce a significant amount of the beef in your grocery store. But despite being surrounded by feedlots, a small town in the region is petitioning against another one moving in. We’ll hear about how this rural town is trying to fight back. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

When author Megan Hunter channeled the characters in her latest novel, she considered less of what they were saying, and more of what they were feeling. KMUW's Beth Golay visits with Hunter about her new book, "Days of Light." Plus we have news from Wichita and around the state,

A nonprofit that offers dignity, hope … and clean clothes. We look at Laundry Love, plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Formed in Wichita and now based in Lawrence, the band Split Lip Rayfield is celebrating 30 years together in 2025. The band's Wayne Gottstine says that a life in music hasn't always been easy. More on that. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

While agricultural incomes are expected to rebound this year, farmers have been taking on more debt lately. Coupled with high costs to run a business, some are worried. On "Wichita's Early Edition," a look at why loan demand is up — and why some ag economists believe it could be a sign of better things to come. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

One day, a Kansas City gardener had a lightbulb moment. If she chose native plants, her yard would teem with wildlife. Now it’s home to birds, frogs and bees. And to so many butterflies. We hear her story and her tips for native plant newbies. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Maria Reva’s new novel, "Endling," looks a little different than it did when she first started it. The book begins with her initial premise of three Ukrainian women on a quest to kidnap 13 bachelors who are in Ukraine to find a bride. But when Russia invaded Ukraine, both the book and her life took a decided turn. KMUW's Beth Golay speak with Reva about the novel and how she incorporated her own life into it. Plus we have news from Wichita and around the state.

The big impact of small business, plus news from Wichita and around the state.