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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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 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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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

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

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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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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

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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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

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…

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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

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

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Voter Guide 2026 | KMUW

KMUW News brings you the latest candidate information and resources on how to vote in the 2026 elections.

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

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Trump plan would allow ranchers to kill wolves, but experts warn it may do more harm than good

As farmers face financial uncertainty, the Trump administration has moved to end protections on gray wolves that sometimes prey on livestock. But experts question if it’s the right move for the…

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Celebrating the restaurants that give our communities flavor and character

The Kansas Restaurant and Hospitality Association held its annual awards banquet in Wichita, bringing together people from all over the state whose work reaches well beyond the dining room.

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Conservationists sound the alarm on Trump’s Endangered Species Act changes

The Trump Administration is narrowing longstanding interpretations of what it means to harm plants and animals protected under the Endangered Species Act. Conservation experts say the change will…

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JD Vance is coming to Kansas to support Roger Marshall for the second time in 2 months

The vice president will come to Kansas to support Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in his tight race with Democrat Adam Hamilton. President Trump rallied for Marshall earlier this week.

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Danny Malone offers positive incantations with new single, ‘Burning Hills’

Nashville based musician Danny Malone recently released the single, "Burning Hills," the first song he wrote as he was emerging from a cloud of drug addiction and personal turmoil.

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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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Into Music: Corin Tucker and Tracy Sawyer

Corin Tucker and Tracy Sawyer met in middle school and by the early 1990s, they’d formed the band heavens to betsy. A new compilation, baby's gone, celebrates the band's legacy.

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Journalism collaborative to help host Braver Angels debate on Wichita USD 259 bond issue

Debate format, borrowed from a national group called Braver Angels, allows for civil discussions of contentious issues. A similarly structured debate about a Wichita sales tax question drew 120…

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Campaign finance group seeks investigation into Roger Marshall's alleged ethics violations

New financial reports show Marshall's campaign still has no paid staff.

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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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‘Control of the Senate goes through Kansas’: Marshall and Hamilton clash at last debate

Democrat Adam Hamilton sold a centrist message while Republican Sen. Roger Marshall urged Trump voters to show up to the polls to continue the president’s agenda.

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Kansas adults and children with disabilities face years-long waitlists for Medicaid waivers

Families in many Midwestern states face long waiting periods for Home and Community-Based Services Medicaid waivers that help keep people with disabilities out of institutions.

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'A little bit of healing': Players, coaches and families gather to remember victims of Stryker crash

Many wore red to honor the victims’ hometown soccer club — McPherson City FC.

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Into Music: THAO

THAO discusses her first album in six years, Show Me.

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Trump affirms endorsement of Ty Masterson in Kansas governor's race, belittles Cindy Holscher

Democratic nominee answers attack by noting Kansans 'sick of politics as usual'

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