Musician Sarah McQuaid is known for folk-oriented guitar playing and songs. She's currently on tour in the U.S., playing a variety of venues ranging from theaters to libraries. She says that although the life of a touring musician has become more complicated in recent years, she's thankful to continue reaching new fans. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin recently spoke with McQuaid and has more.
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- Thousands of Kansans are facing surging health care costs as they look to enroll in the Affordable Care Act marketplace…which opened Saturday.
- Republican State Attorney General Kris Kobach is charging a Kansas mayor with election fraud.
- Flags in Kansas are at half staff following the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney this week.
- The Kansas City Royals are asking the public for feedback on potential stadium sites.
- The parent company of Pizza Hut says it’s reviewing options for the restaurant chain, including a possible sale.
- Environmental groups are restoring green spaces along a key Kansas City river to protect it from pollution.
- The United Way of the Plains will hold a flash food drive tomorrow.
Producers: Haley Crowson and Fletcher Powell
Editors: Beth Golay and Suzanne Perez
Contributors: Jedd Beaudoin, Daniel Caudill, Celia Llopis-Jepsen, Suzanne Peres, Tom Shine and Norah Taborda
Theme music: Torin Andersen
Digital editor: Haley Crowson
