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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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- Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Heat Waves and Ice Pops at the Ballpark | Wichita News
Even with the heat, fans flooded Equity Bank Park for a wild night of baseball, turning sweat into spirit. The Wichita Wind Surge and Midland Rock Hounds…
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Heatwave Hits Harder Than You Think | Wichita News
Kansas is in the grip of a brutal heatwave with temps hitting the upper 90s — and it’s not just physically taxing, it’s mentally draining too. Expect brain…
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Wichita Shines at Global Airshow | Wichita News
Wichita’s making global waves at the Farnborough Airshow, proving why it’s the “Air Capital of the World” — with a powerhouse delegation showcasing…
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Adam Garcia Gets 10 Years for Drugs and Pipe Bombs | Wichita News
Adam Garcia, a Wichita dealer, just got over ten years for selling drugs and pipe bombs — a deadly combo the feds say could’ve caused real harm. Though some…
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Heat Hits Hard on the Job Site | Wichita News
When Kansas swelters under 100-degree heat, outdoor workers aren’t just sweating—they’re struggling to think clearly. David Nelsen of Wichita warns that…
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Off-Duty Deputy Arrested in Scuffle | Wichita News
A Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office deputy, just 39 and newly hired in September, was arrested off-duty after a scuffle with another deputy at an apartment…
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Old Schools, Big Needs | Wichita News
School districts are racing to upgrade aging buildings that are literally squeezing students and teachers—imagine three classes per grade with no room for…
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Off-Duty Deputy Arrested for Altercation | Wichita News
Off-duty Sedgwick County deputy Henry Kavenga, 39, got arrested after a physical brawl with another off-duty deputy at an East Lincoln apartment…
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Hope Wichita Dives Into Back-to-School Support | Wichita News
Hope Wichita is handing out 650 backpacks packed with school supplies this Saturday at seven locations across Wichita, Valley Center, and Goddard—starting at 9…
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Blood Shortage Crisis Hits Nation | Wichita News
Blood shortages are hitting critical levels nationwide as the American Red Cross reports a 25% drop in donations since June—some blood types are dangerously…
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Puppies from Walmart Parking Lot Find Forever Homes | Wichita News
Six abandoned puppies found in a Walmart parking lot are now healthy and ready for adoption, thanks to a heroic community effort in McPherson. After their mama…
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Emporia Residents Push Back on Data Centers | Wichita News
Residents of Emporia, Kansas, are fighting back against proposed data centers and battery storage facilities, launching two petitions—one to ban certain data…
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Kansas Kids Explore for Free This Summer | Wichita News
Kansas just dropped a major summer surprise for families: Sunflower Summer lets kids from pre-K to 12th grade explore over 230 attractions—including national…
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Teens Build Hope in Wichita | Wichita News
Teens from Arizona and Kansas roll up their sleeves in Wichita for the Week of Hope — a seven-day community blitz where they tackle yard work, build…
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Freddy's Expands to 60 New Locations | Wichita News
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is on a major growth spree, set to open around sixty new locations this year—bringing their total to nearly 600…
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Kansas Heat Wave Forecast Update | Wichita News
Kansas is in the grip of a brutal heat wave, with temperatures soaring into the triple digits—especially in the south—while the northeast gets a brief reprieve…
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Parents Charged in Infant’s Death | Wichita News
Wichita police have charged Destiny and Krystian Manning with murder, child abuse, and seven counts of aggravated child endangerment after their four-month-old…
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Kansas Dems Debate Gubernatorial Race | Wichita News
The Kansas Democratic gubernatorial race is heating up as three top contenders—State Senator Cindy Holscher, State Senator Ethan Corson, and Overland Park…
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Adam Garcia Sentenced for Drugs and Bombs | Wichita News
A 31-year-old man, Adam Garcia, faces 126 months in federal prison for selling fentanyl, cocaine, and pipe bombs to an undercover ATF agent over a two-month…
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Wichita Invests in Safer Pedestrian Crossings | Wichita News
Wichita’s pouring $600K into pedestrian safety upgrades—better signals, safer crosswalks at high-risk spots like McLean Blvd, First/Second Streets, and Tyler…
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Vice Mayor Steps Down for Family | Wichita News
Jerry Ivey, Salina’s vice mayor, has resigned from the city commission, citing the mounting demands of public service as too much for his family — a heartfelt…
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Wichita’s Second Chance Thursday | Wichita News
Wichita Police and the DMV teamed up for “Second Chance Thursday,” helping 126 people clear traffic tickets and warrants—48 of which were dropped—and 105 DMV…
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Wichita Paid Parking: Costly and Controversial | Wichita News
Wichita’s paid parking experiment is costing taxpayers big time—over $1.8 million in management fees alone, far exceeding the initial $540K setup cost—and…
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Kansas Targets Distracted Driving in School Zones | Wichita News
Kansas is cracking down on distracted driving with a new law targeting cell phone use in school zones and construction areas—starting with warnings this year…
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Wichita’s Evolution from Trading Post to Innovation Hub | Wichita News
Wichita’s 156th birthday celebrates a city that never stops reinventing itself—from a trading post to a cattle boom, then to aviation, manufacturing, and tech…
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Beat the Heat Before AC Breaks | Wichita News
Wichita’s sweltering heat has HVAC companies on overdrive—here’s how homeowners can stay cool and save money before the system crashes. Experts urge cleaning…
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Kansas City Stops Trafficking During World Cup | Wichita News
Kansas City law enforcement made a powerful move during the FIFA World Cup, arresting 19 suspects in trafficking cases and rescuing nine children—all while…
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KC Police Builds New West Patrol Station | Wichita News
Kansas City, Kansas Police are set to build a new West Patrol station on a 7.5-acre site at 103rd Terrace and Georgia Ave, tackling a critical gap in community…
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Teen Sentenced for Shaken Baby Death | Wichita News
A 19-year-old Wichita man, Zachariah Howard, has been sentenced to over nine years in prison for the death of his three-week-old daughter, Mulani, whose fatal…
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Infant’s Death Sparks Abuse Charges | Wichita News
A four-month-old boy, Rhysand Manning, was found dead in his family’s Wichita home, sparking a chilling case of alleged parental neglect and abuse. His…
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Mega Millions Hits $707M Jackpot | Wichita News
Mega Millions just hit a jaw-dropping $707 million jackpot—the third largest in the game’s history—and no one won on Friday, so the pot keeps growing. With…
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Father Sentenced for Daughter's Death | Wichita News
A Wichita man, Zachariah Howard, has been sentenced to nearly ten years for second-degree murder in the death of his own three-week-old daughter. The infant…
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Soldier Sues Secret Service Over Shooting | Wichita News
A U.S. Army soldier is suing the Secret Service after being shot in the stomach while shielding his father — with his attorney claiming security footage proves…
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Brothers Sentenced in Fentanyl Trafficking | Wichita News
Two brothers from Wichita, Raashad and Eddie Robinson, are facing prison time for fentanyl trafficking—Raashad with 25 years and Eddie with 10—after…
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Quilts of Valor Honor Wichita Veterans | Wichita News
Nine Wichita veterans received heartfelt Quilts of Valor on Monday — handmade blankets in patriotic red, white, and blue — symbolizing deep gratitude for their…
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Kansas City’s Historic Building in Peril | Wichita News
A historic Kansas City landmark, the Western Newspaper Union building, is facing demolition to make way for a 20-story data center — a shocking reversal from…
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Kansas Politics, Homelessness, and School Bonds | Wichita News
Kansas politics are heating up as Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls Ethan Corson, Holscher, and Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog clashed over a Chiefs-related…
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Masterson Under Fire Over Campaign Finance | Wichita News
A fiery political showdown erupts as former state senator Mark Steffen files a formal complaint alleging Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson is misusing his…
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Field of Dreams Hosts College Baseball | Wichita News
Baseball’s headed to the Field of Dreams—literally! Iowa and Kansas will clash in a college exhibition game on October 10th at the iconic movie site, just days…
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Big Boy Locomotive Rolls Through Kansas | Wichita News
Feel the rumble of history as the legendary Big Boy steam locomotive, number 4014, rolls through Kansas this week—weighing a colossal 1.2 million pounds and…
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JJ Hayes Gives Kidney, Pays It Forward | Wichita News
Wichita radio host JJ Hayes is back on air just days after donating a kidney — and his gift is already saving a life. His surgery went smoothly in St. Louis…
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Wichita Schools Enforce Bell-to-Bell Tech Ban | Wichita News
Wichita Public Schools has officially joined Kansas’ statewide push to curb tech distractions—voting to ban student phones and tablets from the first to last…
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AfterShocks Reunite in Wichita | Wichita News
The AfterShocks, Wichita State’s nostalgic basketball squad, lit up Charles Koch Arena with a dominant 98-77 win over The Enchantment, igniting a throwback…
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AfterShocks Dominate Alumni Opener | Wichita News
The AfterShocks exploded out of the gate in their 2026 Basketball Tournament opener, crushing New Mexico’s alumni squad 98-77 with a dominant first half and…
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Wichita Schools Crack Down on Devices | Wichita News
Wichita schools are cracking down on personal devices—no texting, calling, or videoing during the school day. Bring your phone? It gets locked up until after…
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23andMe Data Breach Settlement Explained | Wichita News
Kansas and 41 other states are set to split an $18 million settlement from 23andMe following a massive 2023 data breach that exposed the genetic data of nearly…
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Seven Kids Hurt in Kansas City Crash | Wichita News
A horrific two-vehicle crash in Kansas City, Kansas sent seven people to the hospital — six of them kids under 12. Injuries ranged from minor to serious, and…
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Kansas Girls Wrestling Shines Nationally | Wichita News
Kansas wrestling just exploded on the national scene at the U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota—going from zero national champs in the…
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Jackson County's Power Play | Wichita News
In Jackson County’s pivotal second district race, incumbent Venessa Huskey faces challenger J. Erik Dickinson in a battle that will shape the county’s entire…
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AfterShocks Return with Fan Fever | Wichita News
The AfterShocks, Wichita State’s legendary alumni team, lit up Charles Koch Arena with a roaring crowd as they kicked off their TBT run — a nostalgic throwback…
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Kansas Heat Dome Brings Dangerous Humidity | Wichita News
Kansas is baking under a relentless heat wave with triple-digit temps and rising humidity, creating dangerously oppressive conditions that won’t ease up…
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Kansas Gets Its Railroad Hall of Fame | Wichita News
Kansas is officially getting a Railroad Hall of Fame, signed into law by Governor Laura Kelly, set to debut at the Great Plains Transportation Museum in…
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Heatwave Heroes: Shelter in Crisis | Wichita News
As a deadly heatwave blankets the state, homeless individuals face life-threatening conditions — but one mission is stepping up to save lives. The Union Rescue…
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Pullen Out for Purple Reign TBT | Wichita News
Jacob Pullen, K-State’s all-time leading scorer, won’t play in Purple Reign’s opening TBT game against KU’s JHX Hoops — a surprise move that’s left fans…
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Kansas Mail Ballots Get Grace Period | Wichita News
Kansas voters are racing against the clock as a court injunction temporarily restores the three-day grace period for mail-in ballots—meaning ballots postmarked…
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23andMe’s Data Breach Fallout | Wichita News
23andMe’s data breach fallout just got wilder—nearly 7 million people’s genetic data leaked, triggering a $18M multistate settlement and a separate $46.75M…
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Kansas Food Banks Struggle Amid SNAP Cuts | Wichita News
Kansas food banks are overwhelmed as 25,000 residents lost SNAP benefits since July 2025, thanks to stricter work requirements in H.R. 1 — forcing pantries…
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Seven Kids Hurt in Kansas City Crash | Wichita News
A two-car crash in Kansas City, Kansas sent seven people to the hospital — six of them kids under 12 — in a heartbreaking and alarming incident. Injuries…
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Kansas Zoo Beats Heat with Smart Plans | Wichita News
When Kansas heat hits, Tanganyika Wildlife Park goes full throttle to keep animals and visitors cool—monitoring temps, deploying water play, fans, misting…
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Jury Selection Begins in Mia Trial | Wichita News
Jury selection has begun in the high-stakes trial of Mohamed Barkat Mia, accused of rape and two counts of aggravated criminal sodomy — allegations tied to a…