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The new CEO of Wichita Festivals says it takes a village to put on Riverfest.
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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.
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The cancellation of two programs will affect more than $1 billion in expected funding this year. Food advocates worry the cuts are coming when other federal food programs are at risk.
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Musician Keb' Mo' has earned multiple Grammy awards, appeared in motion pictures and played at the White House, but he says that he still has moments of anxiety about his live performances.
NPR News
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Articles, photos and videos that are seen as promoting DEI will be removed under the new approach.
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The Trump administration delivered an ultimatum to leaders of Columbia University: Make a series of major changes or lose out on billions in federal aid.
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Team officials are accused of altering athletes' suits to enhance their aerodynamics. The suspension by International Ski and Snowboard Federation (IFS) follows last week's FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
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The Senate voted 54 to 46 to approve a spending bill to fund the government through the end of September.
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The schools under scrutiny include dozens of state schools and two Ivy Leagues. A number of private schools are also being targeted, including Georgetown, Rice, Vanderbilt, and New York University.
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The head of the U.S. Postal Service has agreed to allow Elon Musk's DOGE team to help find "further efficiencies" at the mail agency. But the agreement limits DOGE's access to USPS employee records.
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The arrival of the new crew will pave the way for the return of two astronauts who have been "stuck" on the station since June of last year.
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
Chef Travis Russell says the local food scene is about more than, well, food. It’s about community, collaboration — and sometimes a bit of experimentation. Russell recently experienced all of that as he tells us on today’s “Flyover Food.”
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.