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KMUW is a listener-supported radio station with a schedule of programming rich in arts, news and ideas. Email: info@kmuw.org

 Wichita, KS
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The $84.5 million in ad spending has blown past the state’s previous record of $49.1 million in 2020, when Roger Marshall first ran for U.S. Senate. kmuw.org/politics/2026-10-30…

Marshall-Hamilton showdown becomes most expensive election in Kansas history

The $84.5 million in ad spending has blown past the state’s previous record of $49.1 million in 2020, when Roger Marshall first ran for U.S. Senate.

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Population decline erodes quality of life in rural Kansas counties as property tax base shrinks kmuw.org/community/2026-10-3…

Population decline erodes quality of life in rural Kansas counties as property tax base shrinks

Panelist at University of Kansas conference poses question: What about data centers?

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'Hell’s Half Acre': A tale of a Kansas family gone wrong kmuw.org/podcast/hidden-kans…

'Hell’s Half Acre': A tale of a Kansas family gone wrong

For this month’s Hidden Kansas, Beccy Tanner takes us to the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Chase County where one of the state’s most infamous stories is being retold as a film.

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Mexican restaurants in Wichita are playing a game of musical chairs kmuw.org/podcast/dining-with…

Mexican restaurants in Wichita are playing a game of musical chairs

We hear about Mexican restaurants changing locations and and an update about an owner detained by ICE from Denise Neil in this week's Dining with Denise.

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Life is chess, not checkers. That’s the message of a Wichita mentorship program where kids learn valuable life lessons. kmuw.org/local-news/2026-10-…

Masters and Mentors teaches young people the best moves for chess and life

Life is chess, not checkers. That’s the message of a Wichita mentorship program where kids learn valuable life lessons.

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Trump originally scheduled an event in Salina on Halloween, but abruptly canceled it. Now, he’ll return to Kansas on Sunday in an attempt to boost Sen. Roger Marshall in his race against Democrat Adam Hamilton. kmuw.org/2026-10-30/trump-un…

Trump uncancels Kansas rally and will now visit Sunday to support Marshall's tight Senate race

Trump originally scheduled an event in Salina on Halloween, but abruptly canceled it. Now, he’ll return to Kansas on Sunday in an attempt to boost Sen. Roger Marshall in his race against Democrat...

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#kspol The Salina rally is now back on, now for Sunday. Salina Regional Airport staff said talk of rescheduling started late yesterday and continued early this morning. Sounds like it came after this moment which several national outlets picked up on:
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Q: "You not going to Kansas has nothing to do with you being sick of travel?" President Trump: "You're sick to ask that question. You are sick...I don't feel I have to go to Kansas...I feel perfect. You are disgusting. Put yourself in shape. You look like hell!"
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For the second time, BREAKING: The Salina Regional Airport confirmed to @KMUW this morning that the rally scrapped by President Donald Trump yesterday has been rescheduled for Sunday. New event is loosely set for 2 p.m.
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Despite accolades, Lucinda Williams is still a music fan at heart kmuw.org/music/2026-10-29/de…

Despite accolades, Lucinda Williams is still a music fan at heart

Earlier in 2026, Lucinda Williams was named as one of the 30 greatest living American songwriters by The New York Times. Despite that recognition she says that she's still chasing a particular...

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'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' and the romantic draw of NYC kmuw.org/podcast/movie-revie…

'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' and the romantic draw of NYC

Fletcher Powell looks at a new movie about our favorite movie city.

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Trump's visit to the Salina Regional Airport on Halloween would have been the president's second trip to Kansas in as many weeks. kmuw.org/2026-10-29/trump-ca…

Trump cancels visit to Salina

Trump's visit to the Salina Regional Airport on Halloween would have been the president's second trip to Kansas in as many weeks.

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While Republican Sen. Roger Marshall has blamed Hamilton for one-fourth of churches leaving the denomination, church members and experts say the answer is more complex. kmuw.org/2026-10-27/kansas-s…

Kansas Senate race attacks say Hamilton 'split' the Methodist church. What are the facts?

While Republican Sen. Roger Marshall has blamed Hamilton for one-fourth of churches leaving the denomination, church members and experts say the answer is more complex.

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Jack-no-lantern: Kansas pumpkin patches devastated by dry, hot summer weather kmuw.org/local-news/2026-10-…

Jack-no-lantern: Kansas pumpkin patches devastated by dry, hot summer weather

The drought made the pumpkin growing season tough for Kansas farmers this year. They are trying to make up the difference by shipping in pumpkins and adding other activities

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Wages in the region, already lower than other parts of the country, have stagnated. Like everywhere else, prices for essentials continue to rise. Polls show most voters blame the Trump administration. kmuw.org/2026-10-28/midwest-…

Midwest voters are thinking about the high cost of living this election. Here's what we heard

Wages in the region, already lower than other parts of the country, have stagnated. Like everywhere else, prices for essentials continue to rise. Polls show most voters blame the Trump administration.

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Wyandotte County to dismiss lawsuit over Chiefs stadium after agreement with Kansas kmuw.org/2026-10-24/wyandott…

Wyandotte County to dismiss lawsuit over Chiefs stadium after agreement with Kansas

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, filed the lawsuit earlier this month, alleging the state acted outside its authority and superseded the county's constitutionally...

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Paper Trail: Artist Marc Bosworth turns everyday ephemera into art kmuw.org/podcast/art-works/2…

Paper Trail: Artist Marc Bosworth turns everyday ephemera into art

We are often told to keep the receipts. Artists sometimes keep those, and more, as they ponder their existence within a brief moment of time. Artist Marc Bosworth has his ponderings on display at...

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With bond vote underway, school closures remain a sore spot for some Wichita neighborhoods kmuw.org/news/2026-10-26/wit…

With bond vote underway, school closures remain a sore spot for some Wichita neighborhoods

At least two elementary schools are set to close this year, with more potential closures on the horizon.

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KMUW News brings you the latest candidate information and resources on how to vote in the 2026 elections. Check out our voter guides: kmuw.org/vote
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Former Kansas employee sues Republican legislators who wanted her fired over Charlie Kirk post kmuw.org/politics/2026-10-26…

Former Kansas employee sues Republican legislators who wanted her fired over Charlie Kirk post

Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson called for former state employee Katie Allen to be fired last year over a comment she made when Charlie Kirk was killed.

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Wichita bond Q&A: Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld addresses common questions, criticisms kmuw.org/the-range/2026-10-2…

Wichita bond Q&A: Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld addresses common questions, criticisms

KMUW recently spoke with Wichita Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld about the bond, asking him some of the community’s most pressing questions.

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