McConnell Base Detonations Explained | Wichita News

Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

If you’re in south Wichita today and hear loud booms, don’t panic—it’s McConnell Air Force Base’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team conducting controlled detonations to safely neutralize old military ordnance. They’re not policing civilian land, but they’re the experts when it comes to handling dangerous relics like a WWI mortar from May. The operation is expected to wrap up by 1 p.m., so if you’re nearby, just know it’s all part of keeping the area safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an…