‘Girl power’: Wichita Habitat for Humanity builds community with Women Build The national campaign, which started in 1991, encourages women to raise funds, volunteer on work sites and spread the word about affordable housing.

The national campaign, which started in 1991, encourages women to raise funds, volunteer on work sites and spread the word about affordable housing.
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What happens when your grade is on the line ... and on the wall Harvester Arts is hosting a thesis show for Wichita State artists that closes Friday. Torin Andersen caught up with Sloane Dyer and Brandon Lawless to hear more about their thesis exhibit and the…

What happens when your grade is on the line ... and on the wall
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Kansas composer Susan Mayo’s new symphonic work, ‘Malaqatin Meetings,’ receives world premiere this weekend Kansas musician and composer Susan Mayo celebrates the premiere of a new symphonic work this weekend which examines ties between the U.S. and Pakistan. She says such cross-cultural collaborations are…

Kansas musician and composer Susan Mayo celebrates the premiere of a new symphonic work this weekend which examines ties between the U.S. and Pakistan.
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Extreme weather has ravaged many U.S. farms this year. Here’s how farmers are adapting Severe weather is happening more frequently as the climate changes, adding to an ever-growing list of challenges for U.S. farmers. From sudden temperature swings to floods, these events can have…

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Federal lawsuit says Kansas City Kansas Housing Authority extorted food benefits from tenants A Kansas City, Kansas, woman filed whistleblower and civil rights claims against the housing authority, saying employees misused federal funds in exchange for tenants’ food stamps. The scheme preyed…

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Food assistance audit finds potential $1.2 million paid to people living outside Kansas An audit of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program usage, conducted by the Legislative Post Audit Department, found that between $700,000 and $1.2 million in federal fiscal years 2023 and 2024…

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Two Kansas nominees for U.S. District Court answer questions about ties to Marion newspaper raid President Trump's three picks win endorsement of GOP U.S. Sens. Jerry Moran, Roger Marshall

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U.S. Education Department says 4 Kansas districts broke federal law with gender identity policies The Trump administration says Olathe, Shawnee Mission, Kansas City, Kansas, and Topeka school districts violated Title IX and risk losing federal funding. At issue are their policies around…

U.S. Education Department says 4 Kansas districts broke federal law with gender identity policies
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Nitrate is quietly polluting rural drinking wells. How researchers are working to help Across the central U.S., nitrate from crop fertilizer and livestock facilities is seeping into water underground. Many family wells are no longer safe to drink from without pricey treatment.

Across the central U.S., nitrate from crop fertilizer and livestock facilities is seeping into water underground. Many family wells are no longer safe to drink from without pricey treatment.
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Former Kansas mayor pleads guilty to voting illegally as a noncitizen Joe Ceballos, former mayor of Coldwater, is a legal resident, but not a citizen. He pleaded guilty Monday to voting illegally, saying it was a mistake. It’s not yet clear if he’ll face deportation.

Joe Ceballos, former mayor of Coldwater, is a legal resident, but not a citizen. He pleaded guilty Monday to voting illegally, saying it was a mistake. It’s not yet clear if he’ll face deportation.
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KMUW is hiring an External Engagement Coordinator. This role connects people, ideas and community through digital content and events.
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The Range | Friday, April 17, 2026 This week on "The Range," a Valley Center girl raises money for other kids’ lunches. Also, bringing classical music to the masses.

This week on "The Range," a Valley Center girl raises money for other kids’ lunches. Also, bringing classical music to the masses.
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Habitat for Humanity plans 'Pope Leo Village' in northeast Wichita An anonymous donor provided the initial funding for Pope Leo Village, which will be comprised of eight rehabilitated homes at 26th and Ash.

An anonymous donor provided the initial funding for Pope Leo Village, which will be comprised of eight rehabilitated homes at 26th and Ash.
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Kansas families face rising school lunch debt. One Valley Center student wants to help Sixth grader Lizzy Chobad is selling T-shirts as a fundraiser to combat school meal debt in the Valley Center school district.

Sixth grader Lizzy Chobad is selling T-shirts as a fundraiser to combat school meal debt in the Valley Center school district.
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Go for Baroque: Classical Revolution ICT offers up a relaxed approach to chamber music Orchestra performances have a code of conduct that the audiences are expected to follow. One organizer is looking to loosen these rules with relaxed events that make chamber music more accessible.…

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'The people of Kansas lost': Last-ditch attempt at property tax relief devolves into finger-pointing The bill, which resembles a package Gov. Laura Kelly previously vetoed, effectively limits annual spending increases by local governments to 3% or the inflation rate, whichever is smaller.

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How much is Kansas City charging for World Cup stadium transit? A lot less than other cities For World Cup ticket holders, Kansas City will run $15 shuttles to the stadium on game days. That’s significantly cheaper than the $100 buses and trains in East Coast host cities. A new bus route…

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Odenkirk makes ‘Normal’ far from… normal Fletcher Powell says Bob Odenkirk is the heart of a new movie.

Movie Review: Bob Odenkirk makes "Normal" far from… normal
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Kansas City's FIFA Fan Festival lineup features Flo Rida, Tech N9ne and a bunch of local talent World Cup travelers and residents of the region can register to attend free performances from national touring artists and some of the city’s best local entertainers.

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Kansas governor vetoes sports tourism program, allows religious freedom bill to move forward HB 2346 would have established the new grant program at the Kansas Department of Commerce to provide dollar-for-dollar matching grants to support sports tourism events.

HB 2346 would have established the new grant program at the Kansas Department of Commerce to provide dollar-for-dollar matching grants to support sports tourism events.
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John Salem releases new album, 'Goodbye California' Wichita singer-songwriter John Salem says that he primarily writes songs out of a need for self-expression, though is someone else can find comfort in them, he's fine with that too.

Wichita singer-songwriter John Salem says that he primarily writes songs out of a need for self-expression, though is someone else can find comfort in them, he's fine with that too. www.kmuw.org/music/2026-0...

Kansas legislators override veto to create 25-foot 'safe zone' around police, emergency personnel The bill makes it a misdemeanor crime to go within 25 feet of a first responder while they are working. A violation can result in a fine up to $1,000 and jail term of up to six months.

The bill makes it a misdemeanor crime to go within 25 feet of a first responder while they are working. A violation can result in a fine up to $1,000 and jail term of up to six months.
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On the road with Meals on Wheels KMUW tags along as Meals on Wheels delivers hot lunches to seniors in need.

On the road with Meals on Wheels
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Kansas Republicans overrode dozens of Gov. Laura Kelly's vetoes. These bills became law Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed dozens of bills, but Republicans overrode a majority to force the measures into law — including restrictions on student protesters, funding for anti-abortion centers, and more…

Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed dozens of bills, but Republicans overrode a majority to force the measures into law — including restrictions on student protesters, funding for anti-abortion centers, and more power for landlords.
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Kansas City braces for more storms as cleanup begins from Monday's tornadoes The National Weather Service says there's a chance of strong winds and hail, with a low risk of tornadoes, on Tuesday across the metro.

Kansas City braces for more storms as cleanup begins from Monday's tornadoes
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Kansas lawmakers lean on rule against 'impugning motives,' stifling criticism Legislators aren't supposed to attack each others' motives during debate, but the niche procedural rule has become a tool for the Republican supermajority.

Legislators aren't supposed to attack each others' motives during debate, but the niche procedural rule has become a tool for the Republican supermajority.
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Kansas BOE names Jake Steel as state’s next education commissioner As commissioner, Jake Steel will lead the Kansas State Department of Education in overseeing the state’s K-12 public schools.

Kansas BOE names Jake Steel as state’s next education commissioner
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Kansas Republicans vote to restrict student protests in school, in response to ICE walkouts The Kansas Legislature approved a provision to clamp down on public school protests by requiring students to receive parental permission before participating, and hitting districts with penalties as…

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Family of Wyandotte County inmate who died after deputy knelt on him files wrongful death lawsuit The family of Charles Adair, who died last July after a sheriff’s deputy knelt on his back, said Wyandotte County Sheriff Daniel Soptic showed “deliberate indifference” in failing to train his…

Family of Wyandotte County inmate who died after deputy knelt on him files wrongful death lawsuit
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Pair of GOP anti-abortion bills draw vetoes from Democratic Kansas governor Republican supermajorities in House and Senate are expected to affirm passage of anti-abortion measures

Pair of GOP anti-abortion bills draw vetoes from Democratic Kansas governor
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