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Old Cowtown director James Quint shares his vision for the museum, talks about the challenges that he faces and shows off his favorite buildings.
Local news
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Harvesting invasive species like autumn olives or carp is a great way to learn about the woods and rivers close to home, and to realize that our interaction with these local ecosystems matters. KCUR put together this introduction to edible invasive species in the Kansas City region.
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This week on The Range...there’s a new head honcho at Cowtown. Also, we visit an often overlooked inhabitant along the Arkansas River.
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Wichita has seen a steep rise in the construction of duplexes marketed to homebuyers, suggesting that might make more new construction affordable as starter homes.
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The annual “State of the Air” report from the American Lung Association shows some progress for the region and the nation in smog reduction but reports that particulate pollution levels are deadly.
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Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly signed the Kansas law that denies civil asset forfeiture in cases of lower level crimes like simple possession of drugs. It also forces police to return seized property faster.
NPR News
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The heat bore down on Palestinians living in tents and aid groups working in the sun. UNRWA reported several heat injuries among its staff, and at least one 18-year-old Palestinian died from the heat.
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NPR's Scott Simon muses about the passage of parental time, now that his eldest daughter has turned 21.
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Researchers have found that a warm, close bond with a sibling in early adult life is predictive of good emotional health later in life, with less loneliness, anxiety and depression.
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Photojournalists at NPR member stations have been documenting the demonstrations around the country this week.
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Tornadoes wreaked havoc Friday in the Midwest, causing a building to collapse with dozens of people inside and destroying and damaging hundreds of homes, many around Omaha, Neb.
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More than 7,000 Daimler Truck workers, most of them in North Carolina, had threatened to go on strike. The UAW says the workers will get raises of at least 25% plus cost of living allowances.
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Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska but the most destructive storm moved from a largely rural area into suburbs northwest of Omaha. Hundreds of homes and other structures have been damaged.
Commentary & Podcasts
On this episode, Larry Goldings discusses his time at The New School, working with James Taylor, cultivating respect with his audience and fellow musicians, as well as the importance of musical eclecticism.
KMUW Music
KMUW Member of the Week
Earl and Jane Griffith have been supporting KMUW for more than thirteen years.