The Cherokee Maidens and Sycamore Swing are back after a seven-year hiatus from performing. Guitarist Kentucky White says that one thing the band and their fans have in common is that they like to have a good time. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Trumpeter and vocalist Matt Von Roderick is serious about his compositions and moving the genre of jazz into the future. But he also wants people who come to see his live shows to have a good time. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin speaks with Von Roderick, and we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Urban rivers are struggling with water pollution – and the Blue River in Kansas City is a prime example. We’ll hear how restoring riverside woodlands and other natural areas could lead to a healthier river. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Protein is everywhere. From Starbucks lattes to new dietary guidelines, which ask Americans to prioritize protein. But nutrition experts are wondering whether or not the protein craze is warranted. We'll learn where nutritionists stand on the new push for protein, and we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Making Wichita easier to navigate for people with dementia. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Wichita band Mourning Habit recorded their new album in some sometimes uncomfortable situations. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Ian Ehrhart of the Colorado band Jesus Christ Taxi Driver says that are no rules about the style of music the band plays. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.

Across the country, the wind energy industry has slowed down after local skepticism combined with the Trump administration criticizing the projects. But some small rural Kansas towns want to invest, bringing economic growth to the region. Coming up, we’ll hear about the push for renewable energy in rural Kansas, and the obstacles it faces. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.

When the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched nationwide, the goal was to give people quick access to help. And it’s being used. Some states are able to respond to these crisis calls quicker than others though, and funding plays a key role. And we have news from Wichita and around the state.

We'll hear about finding a career in shop class, and we have news from Wichita and around the state.