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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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Childcare Provider Arrested in Kingman | Wichita News
A 47-year-old Kingman man, Tony Streight, has been arrested on serious child abuse charges, including rape of a child under 14 and indecent liberties. Formerly…
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Adopt a Dog or Bid on Canine Art | Wichita News
Meet Flipp, a curious 1.5-year-old mixed-breed pup at the Kansas Humane Society ready for his forever home—just visit Hillside Avenue or call them. This…
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Industrial Fire at Foley Equipment | Wichita News
Industrial Fire at Foley Equipment | Wichita News
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Woman Pleads Guilty to Cyberstalking | Wichita News
A Missouri woman, Julianne Willis, just admitted to cyberstalking in federal court after a terrifying campaign targeting a young Roblox user. What started with…
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AI-Generated Abuse Images Case | Wichita News
A 43-year-old man from Osborne County, Michael Podrybau, just pleaded guilty to distributing AI-generated images depicting minors in sexual abuse—marking a…
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Brother Shot in Parsons Domestic Tragedy | Wichita News
A deadly shooting erupted in Parsons yesterday afternoon when police found Gabriel Duncan, 35, fatally shot at his Southwest Tenth Street home — his brother…
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Wichita Man Gets 7 Years for Meth and Guns | Wichita News
John Hicks from Wichita, Kansas, got seven years for carrying 14 grams of meth, drug gear, ammo, and two loaded guns — including one with a 30-round clip —…
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Haysville Schools Ditch Chromebooks for Focus | Wichita News
Haysville Public Schools in Kansas is ditching personal Chromebooks for middle schoolers, aiming to cut distractions and refocus students on learning and each…
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Missouri Woman Sentenced for Cyberstalking | Wichita News
A 26-year-old Missouri woman, Julianne Willis, has admitted to a chilling cyberstalking campaign targeting a relative in Kansas—sending threats of rape and…
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Mills Locked In for Five Years | Wichita News
Wichita State just locked in their basketball future by signing head coach Paul Mills to a five-year extension that guarantees him over $2.3 million by year’s…
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Solar Farms Blocked in Sedgwick County | Wichita News
Sedgwick County just killed two massive solar farm proposals — Galena and Branch Line — after a fiery, packed hearing that exposed deep divides over rural…
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Empowering Independence Through Support | Wichita News
When barriers fall, independence rises—thanks to Beyond Barriers, a nonprofit empowering people with disabilities across Kansas. For 15 years, Mignon Luckey, a…
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Teen Driver Crash in Butler County | Wichita News
A 13-year-old behind the wheel of a ’94 Ford F-150 crashed into a 2012 Ford Fusion driven by a 17-year-old in Butler County, sending the teen to the hospital…
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Wichita Launches New Seminary | Wichita News
Wichita’s Catholic Diocese is launching its own seminary—St. Philip Neri Seminary—marking a historic leap in local priestly formation. Built on the foundation…
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Pratt Voters Reject Sales Tax | Wichita News
Pratt voters rejected a one percent sales tax proposal by a significant margin, but city leaders say operations won’t pause—projects are already budgeted and…
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Tragedy in Parsons Kansas | Wichita News
Tragedy struck in Parsons, Kansas, when police found 35-year-old Gabriel Kaine Duncan dead at his home Wednesday afternoon. Within moments, suspect Billy Ray…
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Missouri Man Pleads Guilty in Online Sex Case | Wichita News
A Missouri man admitted to traveling across state lines with the intent to have sex with a minor he believed to be 14, after chatting online with an undercover…
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Health Insurance Prices Soar in Missouri and Kansas | Wichita News
Health insurance premiums in Missouri and Kansas are set to skyrocket next year, with every marketplace insurer requesting rate hikes of 10% to 35%—driven by…
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Solar Projects Rejected by Sedgwick County | Wichita News
Sedgwick County commissioners voted 4 to 1 against two major solar projects in Haysville and Clearwater, despite passionate public debate. Residents flooded…
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Kansas Governor Race Heats Up | Wichita News
Kansas governor’s race heats up as Republican Ty Masterson, backed by Trump, faces off against Democrat Cindy Holscher in a battle for the state’s heartland…
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City vs Data Center Project in Court | Wichita News
Emporia’s city leaders are fighting a legal battle to ban data centers, arguing over whether local or state authority controls such projects — with the court’s…
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Heat Dome Returns This Weekend | Wichita News
A weather front’s parked over Kansas, cooling the north while the south stays hot — and scattered storms are popping up tonight, especially in the southwest…
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Kansas Surplus Soars in July | Wichita News
Kansas just hit a financial home run in July, collecting over $24 million more in tax revenue than predicted — bringing total collections to a whopping $718.9…
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Emporia City Pauses Data Center Plans | Wichita News
Emporia, Kansas, is heading to court over a citizen petition demanding a halt to new data centers—after 1,000+ verified signatures forced the city to pause and…
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Goodwill Opens First Urban Store in Wichita | Wichita News
Goodwill Industries of Kansas is launching its first urban store downtown Wichita this fall, tucked into a compact space on North Saint Francis Street with a…
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El Dorado Voters Save Local Hospital | Wichita News
El Dorado voters delivered a massive win for their local hospital, Susan B. Allen Memorial, by approving a one percent sales tax with a landslide 659 to 203…
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Kelly Endorses Holscher to Stop Masterson | Wichita News
Governor Laura Kelly is backing State Senator Cindy Holscher in the upcoming Kansas gubernatorial race, calling her the best choice to preserve progress and…
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Kansas Voters Defend Judicial Tradition | Wichita News
Kansas voters decisively rejected a controversial amendment that would have elected Supreme Court justices, preserving the state’s 70-year tradition of…
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Man Arrested in Kansas Child Allegations | Wichita News
A man in Kingman, Kansas, has been arrested on serious allegations of rape and indecent liberties with a child, following an investigation by local police…
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Kansas School Employee Faces Serious Allegations | Wichita News
A Kansas school district employee is facing serious allegations of rape and indecent liberties with a child, leading to their immediate removal from duties…
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Wichita’s Flying Museums & Fun Events | Wichita News
Wichita’s got history, hype, and drinks this month—two iconic WWII planes are on display until Sunday, Boom Ball’s wild baseball showdown hits Equity Bank Park…
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Cyclosporiasis Surge in Kansas | Wichita News
Kansas is facing a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak with 615 confirmed cases this year, including 80 in Sedgwick County. Symptoms—watery diarrhea, weight loss…
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Kansas Judge Strikes Down Abortion Restrictions | Wichita News
A Kansas judge has struck down decades-old abortion restrictions, declaring they violate a woman’s right to bodily autonomy and failed to meet legal standards…
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Residents Have Babies, Program Supports Them | Wichita News
Eight residents in a rural Kansas residency program welcomed babies last year—half the cohort. This isn’t just a coincidence; it’s a powerful testament to how…
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New Tag Office Locations in the Works | Wichita News
Sedgwick County is rolling out new satellite tag offices to bring vehicle registration and title services closer to residents, with two new workstations set to…
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Missouri Voters Reject GOP Tax and Law Changes | Wichita News
Missouri voters delivered a major blow to Republican-backed initiatives in their primaries, rejecting two controversial amendments with overwhelming…
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Sandy’s TOPS Triumph and Community Power | Wichita News
Sandy Moshier’s triumphant journey to becoming the 2025 Kansas TOPS Queen is more than a weight loss story—it’s a testament to community, resilience, and…
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Kansas Schools Restrict Social Media Use | Wichita News
Kansas just slammed the brakes on school social media chats—teachers can’t DM students, and homework or clubs can’t require social media. Schools can pick one…
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Coach Ballard in Serious Condition | Wichita News
Washburn University men’s basketball coach Brett Ballard is in critical condition after a serious car crash on I-470 in Topeka, where his truck veered off the…
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Wichita Man Faces 8 Sex Crime Charges | Wichita News
A Wichita man, Teddy Ray Moffitt, 42, is locked up facing brutal charges—including rape and indecent liberties with a child—with a $500K bond. Eight counts…
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Cyclospora Outbreak Hits Kansas Hard | Wichita News
Cyclospora outbreak in Kansas hits hard with over 615 cases this year, jumping sharply from last month—symptoms include brutal watery diarrhea, often from…
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Walmart Heist and Human Trafficking in Kansas | Wichita News
Four men from Detroit are facing serious charges—including human trafficking and theft—after a dramatic bust in southern Kansas that began with a suspicious…
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El Dorado Votes to Save Its Hospital | Wichita News
El Dorado, Kansas, just voted to approve a one percent sales tax—expected to generate $3.5 million annually—to save its local hospital, Susan B. Allen…
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Towanda Votes for New Sales Tax | Wichita News
Towanda, Pennsylvania, just passed a historic 1.5% sales tax with over 75% voter approval — a bold move that could fund road repairs and finally launch its own…
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Smoky Valley Schools Get $21M Upgrade | Wichita News
Smoky Valley schools just won big—voters approved a $21 million bond to overhaul classrooms, fix roofs, upgrade HVAC systems, and build new sports facilities…
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Jury Acquits Jaime Medina in Fatal Shooting | Wichita News
A jury in Sedgwick County acquitted Jaime Medina of all charges—including first-degree murder—after he was accused of fatally shooting 19-year-old Mario…
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The Real Backbone of American Jobs | Wichita News
Most Americans aren’t working in tech or corporate offices—instead, they’re on the front lines: home health aides lead the nation with over four million…
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Librarian Uses Animals to Spark Reading Love | Wichita News
In Herington, Kansas, a children’s librarian is turning storytime into a safari—with farm animals as the stars. Since 2015, she’s brought goats, chickens, and…
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Raffle Wins & Big Brother Cash | Wichita News
Big wins for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas as a raffle drawing nets $25K for Robert Briley, plus gift cards and cool prizes for others — all while raising…
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Kansas 1st District Race Preview | Wichita News
Kansas’s First Congressional District is heating up as incumbent Rep. Tracey Mann and Democratic challenger Lauren Reinhold lock horns in a pivotal November…
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New Rhino Arrival Sparks Hope | Wichita News
A new chapter in conservation unfolds as Sedgwick County Zoo welcomes Dalia, a four-year-old eastern black rhino, poised to join KJ in a carefully orchestrated…
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Kansas Town Rejects School Bond | Wichita News
In a small Kansas town, voters rejected a $15 million school bond meant to overhaul aging buildings, replace roofs and windows, fix plumbing and HVAC systems…
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Wichita’s Homelessness Battle Intensifies | Wichita News
Wichita’s political and homelessness landscape is shifting fast: two Democratic incumbents lost their primaries, while city leaders grapple with rising…
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Katy Tyndell Challenges Ron Estes | Wichita News
Katy Tyndell has won the Democratic nomination for Kansas’s 4th District, setting the stage for a high-stakes rematch against GOP incumbent Ron Estes. Running…
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Cindy Holscher Wins Kansas Dem Primary | Wichita News
Kansas Democrats have a new governor hopeful: State Senator Cindy Holscher, who narrowly edged out rival Ethan Corson in the primary with 48% of the vote. Now…
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Katy Tyndell vs Ron Estes in Kansas | Wichita News
Katy Tyndell has clinched the Democratic nomination for Kansas’s 4th District, bringing her legal expertise and tribal advocacy to a race against veteran…
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Kansas Voters Trust Current Supreme Court Process | Wichita News
Kansas voters rejected a proposal to let citizens directly pick Supreme Court justices, opting instead to keep the current system where a committee recommends…
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Kansas Senate Race Shapes Up | Wichita News
Reverend Adam Hamilton, a Methodist pastor and Kansas City church leader, has won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, pledging to cut energy and…
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Lauren Reinhold Eyes Historic Win | Wichita News
Lauren Reinhold, a Democrat and first-time candidate, just won her party’s nomination for Kansas’s First Congressional District—setting the stage for a…
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Masterson Wins GOP Governor Nomination | Wichita News
Ty Masterson, Kansas Senate president, has won the Republican nomination for governor in a crowded seven-candidate race, capturing about 40% of the vote. He…