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Researchers say that insects are declining at alarming rates. The National Academy of Sciences is preparing to embark on a megastudy to understand - and respond - to these trends. We look at the science behind tracking insect populations and how these tiny creatures support our planet. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

One musician on Instagram and TikTok has made a name for himself off something many of us do in the privacy of our own homes — singing made up songs to our dogs.

The year in music included so many outstanding songs and albums by women that it's easy to come up with an all-female top 10.

Black Violin co-founder Wil B says that when the band started 20 years ago, he wasn't sure how long it would last. And then the group won an important award. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Geo Joe is a collaboration between Wichita musicians Georgia Sutton and Joey Lemon. According to Lemon, the pair's differing compositional styles became an asset to the songs on their debut album, Back Home. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin recently spoke with Georgia Sutton and Joey Lemon, plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Half a dozen states have passed legislation in recent years to support rural, independent grocers. Now lawmakers in Iowa and Nebraska are pushing to create their own programs. How grant programs could help grocers and the communities they serve. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

This year has been all about tax cuts for Kansas lawmakers. But despite that, they were unable to reach a deal with Governor Laura Kelly before ending the regular session. Now, the governor is calling lawmakers back to Topeka for a special session to pass tax cuts she’s willing to sign. We have that story, plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Michael Brown was unarmed when he was shot by police on Saturday. Local and federal investigations are underway. "I do not want to be scared to have a son in America," one protester said.

At Apple's annual developers conference, the company announced it's moving into smart homes and tracking health. At another developer's conference, a controversial slide sparked outrage.

The actions snarled Londoners' morning rush hour, sparking frustration among people who rely on the train. Police have made at least 1,711 arrests in the climate activists' 12 days of protests.