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More than two thousand immigrants become citizens in Kansas each year. Many of them are excited to be voting this election. KMUW's Rose Conlon explores how first-time voters could make a difference this election. Plus we have news from Wichita and around the state.

El último día para votar por anticipado es este lunes, el horario de verano termina el domingo y la Universidad Estatal de Wichita planea pedir dinero a los legisladores, para explorar que tan factible sería introducir una escuela de odontología en la universidad.

Author Julia Phillips uses the bones of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale to ground her novel, "Bear," but fleshes it out with modern characters and sensibilities.

At just over 100 pages, Irish author Claire Keegan’s novel, "Small Things Like These," is deceptively simple. But her carefully crafted story and characters have readers wrestling with essential moral questions.

Fletcher Powell looks at the new movie adaptation of a book that tackles a difficult historical subject.

As apples, pumpkins and other produce are turned into fall desserts, Jay Price reflects on how Kansas eating habits are part of our local story.

In recent years, Sedgwick County began investing in a diversity, equity and inclusion program. But as DEI becomes increasingly politicized, some conservative county commissioners have pushed back. In August, the county commission voted to cut a key DEI position from its budget. Celia Hack has more. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Speaking from his home studio, Django Haskins discussed how he stayed creative during the 2020 lockdown, what can be learned from obituaries, and the rewards of not having mainstream success.

On this episode of Mental Health Matters Eric Litwiller says in a dark moment, knowing someone cares enough to demonstrate that you are not alone can make all the difference.

Republicans expanded their already sizable majorities in the Kansas state Legislature this week. Democrats had hoped to win more seats to break the longstanding GOP supermajority. But they ended up losing ground instead. Those results could pave the way for changes on major issues, like taxes and transgender rights. We'll hear what the future may hold in the Kansas Statehouse. Plus we have news from Wichita and around the state.