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The new CEO of Wichita Festivals says it takes a village to put on Riverfest.
Local news
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Despite the postmaster general resigning, a plan to cut back services will move forward this year.
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The federal government has not reimbursed K-State for hundreds of millions of dollars in expenses related to its work on global food security. The cuts also affect hundreds of students abroad who were recruited to advance agriculture in their countries.
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The new case is in Stevens County in southwest Kansas. It’s unclear if it is connected to outbreaks in New Mexico and Texas.
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This week on "The Range," March madness … and why we love it. Also, the new CEO of Wichita Festivals says it takes a village to put on Riverfest.
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The investigation into a January midair collision that killed 67 people near Washington, D.C., revealed an alarming number of recent close calls just outside the nation’s capital. Now aviation experts and family members who lost loved ones are asking why Congress and the Federal Aviation Administration failed to act despite prior warnings.
NPR News
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With teens, it doesn't help to just say no to screen time. Instead, experts suggest teaching them to be smarter viewers of content, and learn to recognize how influencers and algorithms can manipulate them.
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Officials are still assessing the scale of property damage in several states after an outbreak of twisters and dust storms hit the region over the weekend that left dozens dead.
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It was not clear if the deportations happened before a D.C. federal judge ordered the administration to stop using wartime powers to deport anyone immediately, and turn around any planes in the air.
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Assad's forces detained mothers and children and sent many of the youth to orphanages. Syrians whose children vanished during the war are now seeking information on their fate. NPR investigates.
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A massive nightclub fire killed 59 people early Sunday in North Macedonia 's eastern town of Kocani, and injured more than 150. The blaze broke out during a concert by a local pop group.
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In recent weeks, you've likely heard a lot about rare-earth substances with hard-to-pronounce names, but experts warn that the shortage of another crucial metal, copper, could be just as concerning.
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Our 10 finalists for the best college podcasts in the country include students from some familiar schools, and a few surprises.
A monthly gathering of KMUW voices and public radio listeners. The inaugural Pint Night will be on Wednesday, March 19 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Central Standard Brewing.
Commentary & Podcasts
We celebrate our 200th episode (!) by taking a trip back in time to look at some words that popped up 200 years ago.
KMUW Music
Welcome to the 2nd Annual You’re Spelling It Wrong, KMUW’s Spelling Bee for grown-ups!
KMUW Member of the Week
Alissa Manske has been listening to KMUW for over ten years and supporting for over six.