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Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Wichita News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Wichita with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From city developments to neighborhood updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Wichita. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed…
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80-Year-Old Inmate Dies in Kansas Prison | Wichita News
An 80-year-old inmate, Larry James Gregg, died unexpectedly in his cell at Lansing Correctional Facility, sparking an ongoing investigation into the cause of…
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Tragedy in Winfield Shakes Community | Wichita News
A heartbreaking tragedy rocked Winfield, Kansas, when a man with a criminal record killed his wife and three children before taking his own life. The community…
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Wichita Suspect Faces Trial for Assaulting Officers | Wichita News
Wichita’s Dayten Pollard is headed to trial on multiple charges including aggravated assault and battery against officers, stemming from a chaotic March arrest…
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Hit-and-Run Driver Arrested After Community Tips | Wichita News
A Winfield hit-and-run leaves a 61-year-old pickup driver critically injured after being T-boned by a Jeep that ran a stop sign—then fled. Thanks to community…
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Wichita State vs Kentucky Regular Season Debut | Wichita News
Wichita State is set to battle Kentucky in a historic regular-season showdown for the first time ever outside the NCAA Tournament, slated for the 2026-27…
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Trooper Punches Teen During Traffic Stop | Wichita News
A shocking dashcam video has ignited national outrage after an Arkansas State Police trooper punched an 18-year-old woman, Alisa Hackett, during a traffic…
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Two Kids Left Alone in Diapers | Wichita News
Two Kids Left Alone in Diapers | Wichita News
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Kansas DOT Spends $67M on Highway 77 | Wichita News
Kansas DOT is pouring $67.8 million into a massive U.S. Highway 77 overhaul between Arkansas City and Winfield, starting this Friday — widening lanes, shifting…
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Kansas Seeks Federal Aid After Storms | Wichita News
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has formally requested a major presidential disaster declaration from FEMA to help communities recover from devastating storms…
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Wichita’s Free Bus Vouchers for Heat Relief | Wichita News
Wichita’s rolling out free bus vouchers to help residents beat the heat—grab one at The Hub or from your driver for a one-way ride to any of 14 cooling…
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Royals Ballpark Deal Moves Fast | Wichita News
Kansas City is racing to finalize a $1.9 billion Royals ballpark deal before August 31, relying on a controversial tax increment financing plan that could…
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Tragedy in Winfield Kansas | Wichita News
In a heartbreaking tragedy in Winfield, Kansas, Ronald Williams Sr. fatally shot his wife and four children before taking his own life—just days after…
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Wichita’s New Outdoor Fitness Courts | Wichita News
Wichita’s newest outdoor fitness court at Osage Park just dropped, featuring seven bodyweight stations for teens and up—with built-in instruction to help…
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Tragedy in Winfield Sparks Urgent Warning | Wichita News
A horrific tragedy unfolded in Winfield when a father murdered his four children and their mother before taking his own life — a chilling reminder that…
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Fire Mutual Aid Deal Extended | Wichita News
Sedgwick County’s fire mutual aid agreements with Valley Center, Mount Hope, Cheney, and Clearwater just got a 30-day reprieve — but this isn’t permanent. The…
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Kansas Ends Medicaid Freedom Program | Wichita News
Kansas is shutting down its Medicaid program “Money Follows the Person,” a lifeline that helped over 20 nursing home residents return home and regain…
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Six Lost in Winfield Tragedy | Wichita News
A devastating murder-suicide in Winfield, Kansas, has left a community reeling after Ronald Williams Senior killed his wife and four children before taking his…
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Kansas Boosts Funding for Abuse Survivors | Wichita News
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly just dropped a major funding bombshell: $34 million in new state grants for 2027 to empower nonprofits, child advocacy centers, and…
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Five Puppies Saved and Adopted | Wichita News
Five abandoned puppies—Piglet, Fawn, Calf, Duckling, and Bunny—along with their mom Shrimp, were rescued from a Walmart parking lot in McPherson and went on to…
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Ronald Williams Senior's Dangerous Past | Wichita News
A man with a decades-long rap sheet, including attempted rape, kidnapping, and drug charges, continues to draw police attention—recently sparking over 20 calls…
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Heat Dome Lingers with Storm Threat | Wichita News
Scorching heat grips the state as a stalled front and southerly winds push triple-digit temps across most areas through Friday, with fire danger elevated in…
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Justice Dept Funds Boost Local Police | Wichita News
Three hundred million dollars from the U.S. Department of Justice is pouring into nine Kansas communities to supercharge public safety, with local police…
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Firefighters Head West to Battle Wildfires | Wichita News
Three firefighters and a brush truck from the Hutchinson Fire Department are heading west to Northern California to battle raging wildfires—part of a massive…
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McPherson College’s New Student Housing | Wichita News
McPherson College is building a sleek, 90,000-square-foot apartment-style dorm set to break ground in January, featuring private bedrooms, full kitchens, and…
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Kansas Town Pays Reporter $850K | Wichita News
In a major win for press freedom, Marion, Kansas, just paid $850,000 to former reporter Phyllis Zorn to settle her lawsuit over a 2023 police raid on her…
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Tragedy in Winfield: Community Grieves Together | Wichita News
Five lives lost in a heartbreaking murder-suicide in Winfield, Kansas — a mother and her four children slain by the father, who then took his own life. As…
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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Surges in Kansas | Wichita News
Kansas braces for a surging cyclosporiasis outbreak with 748 cases this year — up 133 in just one week — tied to recalled Taylor Farms lettuce found in Taco…
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Cyclosporiasis Cases Slow in Kansas | Wichita News
Cyclosporiasis outbreak numbers are rising in Kansas—with 748 cases this year, mostly reported last month, hinting at a possible slowdown. Johnson County leads…
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Wichita Bridge Closures This Weekend | Wichita News
Wichita drivers brace for major traffic chaos this weekend as two big bridge projects hit the highways—especially southbound I-135 between 9th and Lincoln…
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Wichita Schools Push for $615M Bond | Wichita News
Wichita Public Schools is rallying voters for a $615 million bond referendum this November, aiming to upgrade aging infrastructure, rebuild schools, and launch…
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Kansas Judge Strikes Down Abortion Restrictions | Wichita News
A Kansas judge just struck down decades-old abortion restrictions—including mandatory waiting periods, forced reversal disclosures, and doctors asking patients…
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Kansas Education Board Primaries Set Stage | Wichita News
Kansas voters made pivotal choices in this week’s Board of Education primaries, setting the stage for high-stakes November showdowns. In District Three…
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Artists Battle Time Pressure to Create | Wichita News
Artists face the ultimate creative sprint at “Versus: A Live Art Battle,” where 20 minutes turns chaos into canvas. John Pirtle thrives in frenetic energy…
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Kansas News: Birth Trends, Rally, and Politics | Wichita News
A growing number of people are rejecting traditional healthcare for childbirth, embracing unassisted births and skipping prenatal care amid distrust of the…
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Orphan Tax Ends in 35 States | Wichita News
Thirty-five states have stopped diverting federal benefits meant for orphans in foster care, ending what officials call the “orphan tax” — a practice that once…
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Reporter Settles Lawsuit After Police Raid | Wichita News
Phyllis Zorn walks away with $850,000 after a three-year legal battle against Marion — the same city that raided her newspaper in 2023, sparking national…
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Freebirth Movement Under Scrutiny | Wichita News
A growing underground movement is pushing back against medicalized birth—some moms are choosing “freebirth,” skipping prenatal care and going it alone. While…
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Velvet Fever Drops Freewriter | Wichita News
Wichita’s The Velvet Fever drops their new album “Freewriter” this weekend — and it’s packed with lyrical depth, creative energy, and a nostalgic throwback to…
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Missouri Kansas Health Insurance Premiums Soar | Wichita News
Health insurers in Missouri and Kansas are asking for steep 2027 premium hikes—up to 35%—blaming rising healthcare costs and more claims, a trend echoing…
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Kansas Senate Race Gets Tighter | Wichita News
Kansas Senate race turns unexpectedly competitive as Democratic pastor Adam Hamilton, who out-raised incumbent Roger Marshall in the final quarter, challenges…
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Tragedy in Winfield Kansas | Wichita News
A father in Winfield, Kansas, allegedly murdered his entire family—including a 44-year-old woman and four young children—before taking his own life, shocking…
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Winfield Tragedy and Community Support | Wichita News
A devastating tragedy rocked Winfield when a man killed a woman and four children before taking his own life—leaving the community reeling. In response, the…
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Wichita House Fire Kills Couple Twice | Wichita News
Wichita firefighters raced against time as a second fire erupted at the same home less than 48 hours after a deadly blaze claimed the lives of a married…
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Royals Stadium Divide | Wichita News
Kansas City’s building trades and a low-wage workers group are locked in a heated debate over the proposed Royals stadium, with one side pushing for jobs and…
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Artemis Astronauts Inspire Next Generation | Wichita News
Two Artemis II astronauts, Senator Jerry Moran, and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visited the Cosmosphere in Kansas, sharing awe-inspiring tales from their…
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Wichita Truckers Race for National Glory | Wichita News
Two Wichita FedEx drivers, Terry Covey and April Bassett, with over 35 years of combined experience, are heading to the National Truck Driving Championship to…
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Smooth Transition to School Sleep | Wichita News
Back to school means back to sleep — and parents, it’s not a switch you flip overnight. Experts recommend a gentle, gradual shift: move bedtime 15–20 minutes…
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Kansas Family Tragedy with Dark Past | Wichita News
A chilling massacre in Winfield, Kansas, left six dead—including four children—after Ronald H. Williams Sr. killed his family and himself. With a decades-long…
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Wichita Mass Shooting 50 Years Later | Wichita News
Wichita Mass Shooting 50 Years Later | Wichita News
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Astronauts Visit Cosmosphere in Kansas | Wichita News
Astronauts Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch, set to lead NASA’s Artemis II mission, made a surprise visit to the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, Kansas — invited by…
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Jail Overcrowded Again | Wichita News
Sedgwick County’s jail is bursting at the seams again, nearing its 1,400-bed limit as violent offenders—especially those charged with child sex crimes—pile up…
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Two-Year-Old Found Unresponsive in Wichita | Wichita News
Two-Year-Old Found Unresponsive in Wichita | Wichita News
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Rashee Rice’s Comeback Journey | Wichita News
Rashee Rice’s wild ride just got weirder—he’s out of jail after 30 days for a THC violation while on probation from his infamous 2024 six-car crash that…
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Deerfield Water Advisory Lifted | Wichita News
Deerfield, Kansas, can breathe easy — the boil water advisory has been officially lifted after a quick fix to equipment that caused a pressure drop. Tests by…
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Alizeti’s Birthday: Resilience and Community | Wichita News
Alizeti, the sunflower-named chimp turning three, is celebrating her comeback with a “Donut Grow Up” party — but this isn’t just about her. After a rough year…
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Tragedy in Winfield Kansas Shooting | Wichita News
A deadly shooting in Winfield, Kansas, leaves five dead—including the suspect—after it erupted near 9th Ave and Stewart St around 8:50 AM. Authorities are…
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Suspect Still At Large in Haysville Standoff | Wichita News
A tense standoff in Haysville, Kansas, ended with multiple victims rescued and a suspect still at large. Police identified 35-year-old Ryan Houlden as the…
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Heatwave Relief on the Horizon | Wichita News
Heatwave still gripping the region with triple-digit temps and dangerous fire conditions, but relief may finally arrive Wednesday evening as scattered storms…
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White Jeep Flees After Hit-and-Run Crash | Wichita News
A white Jeep fled the scene after a brutal hit-and-run in Cowley County, Kansas, crashing into a pickup truck at 7 PM Monday near the cinema. The 61-year-old…
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Tillie's Flower Shop Celebrates 150 Years | Wichita News
Wichita’s floral legend Tillie’s Flower Shop just hit 150 years in business — a milestone so rare, the city council declared August 14, 2026, as Tillie’s…