Debra Fraser

KMUW's Tom Shine and Suzanne Perez break down this year's Wichita school board races. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Kansas born musician and composer Paul Elwood passed earlier in 2025 at the age of 66. This weekend some of his closest friends, including Susan Mayo, will gather to play some of his music for the public. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Grammy award winning artist Brent Jones is known for creating and leading mass choirs across the country, sometimes hundreds of voices. KMUW's Carla Eckels spoke with Jones, who will be in Wichita this evening. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.

A study by the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas calls for expanding the use of cashless bail for nonviolent crimes, which lets people out of jail without charging them money for their release. But President Donald Trump is pushing for the end of cashless bail nationwide. He argues it's leading to a rise in crime. We’ll hear how cashless bail affects low-income people and crime rates, plus news from Wichita and around the state.

The OZ Museum in Wamego, Kansas is a draw for "Wizard of Oz" fans. J. Shafer reports on the never before seen-in-public film prop that's on temporary loan. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Navigating the process to gain US Citizenship can take years when done through proper channels. For those who came or were brought here illegally, the system can feel like a decades-long lottery. Hear the story of how one Overland Park woman made the journey from undocumented to US citizen. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Although the #MeToo movement hadn't happened when Mischa Berlinski started his novel, it was a factor by the time he finished it. So he decided to use his novel to explore the issue. KMUW's Beth Golay visits with Mischa Berlinski about his novel, "Mona Acts Out." And we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Festivalgoers managed to avoid the rain and turnout for this weekend’s Riverfest. However, the threat of precipitation still looms over this week’s gatherings.