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Trent Wagler of the the folk-rock act The Steels Wheels says that his band's new album Sideways was inspired by a lot of things, including watching his children grow up and the power he feels that music has. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin spoke with Wagler and that interview. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Wichita residents who live near industry are growing frustrated with air and water pollution in their neighborhoods. The Biden Administration is directing federal funding to communities who bear the worst environmental impacts. We look at what this means for Wichita residents. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Moore Youth Club seeking volunteer leaders to restart the club

I’m finally here. It’s time for me to hang up my hat at The Sunflower and begin my professional career. I never thought I would be ending my time at The Sunflower a semester early during my senior year of college.  If I’ve learned anything though, while being a college student, it’s to expect nothing,...

A local three day féile kicked off yesterday to great success, with more events planned today and tomorrow. The Féile na Sionainne started yesterday in Athlone…

Gov't Mule's Warren Haynes says that the title of the band's new album "Peace... Like A River" was, in some ways, a surprise to him. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin has more. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Musician Robbie Fulks says that he and his father both had a love of bluegrass music, but that for one of them playing the music was easier. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Being a farmer or a rancher has its perks… like being your own boss and living out in the country. But dating or finding a spouse? That’s not always easy. We look at dating in small towns and a recent TV show that tried to help farmers and ranchers find love.

Kansas politicians make bold claims about ways to stop the population declines in rural communities. But Paul Cloutier of Humboldt, Kansas, says his hip enclave in southeastern Kansas can only reverse the trend so much. The town’s seen some growth, but now it faces a housing shortage. We’ll hear how these efforts are running up against a national decline in rural population. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

The host of a program joining the KMUW lineup next week says listeners can expect a different approach. Krys Boyd visits with KMUW's Jonathan Huber about the show "Think." Plus news from Wichita and around the state.