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Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Carla Eckels: A Broadcasting LegendCarla Eckels, a broadcasting veteran, celebrates her remarkable career at KMUW, where shes been an award-winning announcer, news producer, and Director of Organizational Culture since 1996. She hosts the popular R&B and gospel show, Soulsations, and contributes a monthly segment, In the Mix, to The Range. Before KMUW, Carla hosted NPR’s Morning Edition and co-hosted a nationally syndicated gospel radio show. Her dedication earned her numerous accolades, including the Elliott School of Communication Honors and Kansas Association of Broadcasters awards. She was inducted into The Kansas African American Museums Trailblazers Hall of Fame in 2020.The Daily News Now...
2025-11-1401 min
In the Mix'SEEDS' examines the joys and struggles of black farmersA new documentary featured at this year's Tallgrass Film Festival resonates with interim executive director Sierra Franklin-Morton. “SEEDS” is a film that shines a light on Black farmers, their struggles, resilience and legacy. Franklin-Morton’s family owns farms in both Kansas and Oklahoma. For this installment of “In The Mix,” Carla Eckels speaks with Franklin-Morton about how the film connects to her own family history.
2025-10-1003 min
In the MixDiscover the sounds of a decades-old gospel album recorded in a historic Wichita churchThe choir at St. Paul AME Church recorded a gospel album back in 1968. For this month’s In the Mix, Carla Eckels met with two of the singers on that recording.
2025-09-1203 minIn the MixEvergreen Community Center & Library kicks off its summer reading programKMUW’s Carla Eckels visited Evergreen Community Center and Library for the kickoff of the Wichita Public Libraries’ summer reading program and has more for this month’s “In The Mix.”
2025-06-1303 minIn the MixFinding joy in the unexpected journey of motherhoodMother’s Day is a time of reflection for retired educator and counselor Lola McLaurian, who has been a mother for nearly 60 years and has three grown children. For this edition of “In The Mix,” Carla Eckels visited McLaurian in her Kechi home to talk about motherhood.
2025-05-0903 minIn the MixA North Wichita barbershop figures out a way to support the community in styleOn this month's "In the Mix," Carla Eckels takes a look at a business that cuts hair and supports the city.
2025-04-1103 minIn the MixLove songs that stick with us through the yearsFor Valentine’s Day, Carla Eckels looks at a quintessential symbol of love: The love song. For this edition of "In the Mix," Carla introduces us to three people and the songs that have stayed with them through the years.
2025-02-1403 minIn the MixMLK Celebration keynote speaker wants to inspire everyday citizens to make an impactful differenceFor this month’s “In The Mix,” Carla Eckels talks with a featured speaker for one of this month’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations.
2025-01-1003 minIn the MixMuslim students gear up for classes: Reading, writing and memorizing the QuranOn this month's "In the Mix," KMUW's Carla Eckels follows a small private school in Wichita as it gets ready for its students to return.
2024-08-0903 minIn the MixWSU teacher Carolyn Williams on addiction and challenging the stigma around itOn this month's In The Mix, Carla Eckels talks with Carolyn Williams, who teaches a popular class at Wichita State University that explores the impact of alcohol and addiction.
2024-07-1203 minIn the MixTake a cruise down 'Front Beach Road' with Bongo BobbyFor this month's "In The Mix," Carla Eckels talks with "Bongo" Bobby Thomas about creating music and how he developed his passion for the bongos.
2024-06-0703 minIn the MixTeacher and activist Delmar Uqualla on the resilient nature of her Native rootsOn this month's "In the Mix," Carla Eckels talks with a Wichita woman who’s on a mission to share her Native pride.
2024-05-1003 minIn the MixA Wichita fish lover escapes into aquascapesFor this month's In The Mix, Carla Eckels talk with a Wichita woman who’s head over tails for her pet fishes.
2024-03-1503 minIn the MixParis Jane's unique greeting cards expand the visibility of different culturesFor this edition of In The Mix, Carla Eckels talks with Wichitan Paris Jane about creating her own greeting cards featuring people of color…
2023-12-0803 minIn the MixJust in Case: WSU first gentleman tends to the growth of students and gardensFor this edition of In The Mix, Carla Eckels talks with Rick Case about his daily schedule as Wichita State’s first gentleman.
2023-08-1103 minIn the MixFrom grief to action: A Wichita woman tries to help others affected by gun violenceFor this month’s In The Mix, Carla Eckels speaks with Keena Charles, the CEO and founder of Violence Impact Victim Assistance.
2022-05-2503 minIn the MixAn orthopedic surgeon offers advice on preventing injuries, maintaining fitnessIn this edition of In The Mix, Carla Eckels talks with Mid-America Orthopedics founder Dr. Pat Do about his latest passion.
2022-04-1503 minIn the MixMobile car wash 2U Auto aims to offer clean convenienceIn this episode of In The Mix, Carla Eckels talks with a young entrepreneur who has carved out her own piece of the car wash market with a mobile business.
2022-03-1103 min
Studio 2501: Conversations About Mental Health and WellnessThe Mountain of Media w/ Carla EckelsCarla Eckels, Director of Cultural Diversity for News and Engagement at KMUW, joins Jo Lynn in Studio 2501 to discuss the Mountain of Media, and the impact the pandemic had on the creation and distribution of media.
2022-02-2835 minIn the MixSweet treats: An Andover baker finds solace in her delicious workFor this month’s In The Mix, Carla Eckels speaks with an Andover business owner who finds comfort in baking and in a kitchen.
2022-02-1103 minIn the MixMLK keynote speaker Rev. Leroy Adams, Jr. encourages us to find the 'strength to love'For this month’s In The Mix, Carla Eckels speaks to the Greater Ministerial League keynote speaker, who talks about the MLK lessons that he draws from.
2022-01-1402 minIn the MixViolin virtuoso Tim Jones expresses love for his craftFor this month’s In The Mix, Carla Eckels talks with a classical musician about his lifelong passion.
2021-10-0803 minIn the MixLate Civil Rights Leader Ron Walters Honored In His Hometown With New Branch LibraryFor this month’s In The Mix, Carla Eckels visits the new Dr. Ronald W. Walters Branch Library in south Wichita.
2021-09-0903 minIn the MixThe Wichita Wind Surge's First Manager Talks Life On — And Off — The FieldFor this month’s In The Mix, Carla Eckels speaks with Ramon Borrego, who has been around baseball since he was five years old.
2021-08-2003 minIn the MixWith The Loss Of Save A Lot, Another Wichita Neighborhood Is Becoming A Food Desert. But Advocates Are Working On A SolutionFor this month’s In The Mix, Carla Eckels visits the Save A Lot at 13th and Grove.
2021-07-0903 minIn the Mix'Her Spirit Was Bright, It Was Happy': Remembering Wichita Icon Karla BurnsIn this month’s In The Mix, Carla Eckels remembers Karla Burns.
2021-06-1106 minIn the MixWith Anti-Asian Hate On The Rise, New Wichita Group Hopes To Counter Discrimination, Empower LeadersIn this month’s In The Mix, Carla Eckels meets with members of the National Association of Asian American Professionals.
2021-05-1503 minIn the MixBlack Nurses, Churches Partner With County To Get COVID-19 Vaccine To Wichita's Communities Of ColorFor this month’s In The Mix, Carla Eckels speaks with Wichita Black Nurses Association and Black church members.
2021-03-2603 minIn the MixBorn To Coach: Isaac Brown Leading The Shockers To Surprising HeightsIn this month’s In The Mix, Carla Eckels speaks with Coach Isaac Brown.
2021-02-2603 minIn the MixWichita Pastors Share Christmas Message Of HopeFor this month’s In The Mix, Carla Eckels talks with Wichita pastors about their Christmas message.
2020-12-2503 minIn the Mix'Your Vote Counts': Drive-Through Registration Events Aim To Reach Young VotersFor this month’s In The Mix, Carla Eckels talks to young voters.
2020-09-2503 minIn the MixAfter 25 Years — And Despite A Pandemic — Wichita's Only Black Newspaper Continues To ThriveFor this month’s In The Mix, Carla Eckels speaks to The Community Voice.
2020-08-2803 minIn the MixOnce A Cultural Hub For Black Wichitans, Dunbar Theatre Nears RevivalFor this month’s In The Mix, Carla Eckels visits Dunbar Theatre.
2020-07-2403 minIn the Mix'The Protest Is Right On Time': Wichita Civil Rights Leader Discusses Current MovementFor this month’s In The Mix, Carla Eckels speaks with Wichita Civil Rights Leader.
2020-06-2603 minIn the MixFor African-American Men, Wearing A Mask Means Balancing Public Health And Personal SafetyIn this month’s In The Mix, Carla Eckels speaks covers what the mask mandate means for African American men.
2020-05-2204 minIn the MixWichita Radio Host Filling Information Void For Spanish Speakers During PandemicIn this month’s In The Mix, Carla Eckels speaks with a radio host helping the Spanish speaking community in Wichita.
2020-04-2403 min