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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Every four years, Nebraska and Maine may send electoral votes to two different presidential candidates. That’s because those states can split their electoral vote by district, instead of giving all the votes to the popular vote winner. We’ll explore whether the split vote approach offers a better option for the electoral college. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.
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It's been just over a month since the mass shooting at the Super Bowl rally in Kansas City. And many people who witnessed it are still dealing with the echoes of that day. K-C-U-R and K-F-F Health News have started a series hearing from the many people who were injured last month during the Super Bowl rally.
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A woman who loves fish. We take a deep dive into aquascaping. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.
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It’s illegal to fight roosters in the US, yet raising gamefowl is a big business. There have been recent efforts in Oklahoma to lower the penalties for cockfighting. Animal rights activists call fowl, while breeders say they’re simply protecting their right to raise chickens. More on that, plus news from Wichita and around the state.
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Teachers are still struggling with post-pandemic behavior problems and absenteeism in classrooms. One Kansas elementary school is trying to combat negative behavior by pairing kids with mentors and putting them to work. We’ll hear about a program known as Meaningful Work. Plus, news from Wichita and around the state.
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In her new short story collection, author Gina Chung examines the Korean American experience through a variety of perspectives and settings. KMUW's Beth Golay visits with Gina Chung. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.
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Farms across the Midwest use biosolids—a type of byproduct from wastewater treatment plants—to fertilize their land. But toxic forever chemicals called PFAS could be contaminating that fertilizer… along with millions of acres of farmland. How a few Midwestern states are testing for PFAS… while many are not. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.
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KMUW film savants Fletcher Powell and Hugo Phan discuss what to expect at Sunday’s Academy Awards. Plus, composer Tim Hinck's Symphony No. 1 will receive its world premiere this Saturday with a performance from the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. We'll have both of those features and news from Wichita and around the state.
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Power outages in Kansas caused by severe storms are frustrating some homeowners. Overhead power lines appear to be the vulnerability leading to the blackouts. Some Kansas homeowners want power company Evergy to bury the lines to provide more reliable service. We’ll hear why burying established power lines is not that easy, and would immediately raise the price on everyone’s electricity bills. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.
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KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin interviews Austin-based musician Red Young about his audience banter, numerous styles of music and much more. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.