Wichita's Early Edition

Wichita's Forum Theatre closes its run of The Who's Tommy this weekend. The Forum's producing artistic director Kathryn Page Hauptman tells Jedd Beaudoin that although the story originated over 50 years ago, the themes remain relevant today. We have that conversation, plus news from Wichita and around the state.

On "Wichita's Early Edition," we're taking the path less traveled. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

November’s election will decide half the seats on the Kansas Board of Education, which oversees public schools across the state. Results could dramatically shift the board’s political makeup. We’ll hear how the race for state school board is shaping up, and what it could mean for students and teachers. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Have you ever considered that coloring can be its own form of therapy? We look in it, plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Wichita band Darlin' Maudie plays a reunion show this week. Co-founding member Nick Evancho says that in selecting songs for the new show, he opted for a kinder, gentler version of the band. More on Darlin' Maudie, plus news from Wichita and around the state.

You’re unlikely to find pawpaws in the grocery store. But the tropical-tasting fruit is getting more popular. We'll look at the push to get pawpaws to a mass market. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Many people in Kansas who are homeless do have an income, but housing is simply too expensive. We’ll hear how a lack of affordable housing is the driving force behind rising homelessness in Kansas. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

In her new book of collected essays, Sarah Smarsh says her writing offers an intimate glimpse into her identity which was shaped by class and place. KMUW's Beth Golay speaks with Smarsh. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

The Walnut Valley Festival wrapped up this weekend, and KMUW's Jonathan Huber introduces us to a man who has attended every single one. 52 and counting. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.

Vinyl records remain a popular item for music fans but getting your record pressed can be expansive. Josh Thomas of the Kansas City, Missouri band RXGhost found a way around that. He started pressing his own records. We have more with Thomas. Plus news from Wichita and around the state.