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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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Molly Hubbard Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter | Wichita News
Molly Hubbard Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter | Wichita News
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Kansas Voter Registration Deadline | Wichita News
Don’t miss your last chance to vote in the August 4 primary—registration closes at midnight Tuesday. Update your info if you’ve moved or changed your name, and…
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Truck Crashes Into Kansas Home | Wichita News
A truck veered off K-15 in Mulvane, Kansas, plowed through a duplex, and came to rest in a neighboring driveway—leaving one person critically injured. The…
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Kansas City Reparations Commission Moves Forward | Wichita News
Kansas City’s reparations commission is diving deep into the city’s past and present, examining how decades of policy have shaped Black residents’ lives across…
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Augusta Water Rates to Rise | Wichita News
Augusta’s water bills could rise soon as city leaders eye a rate hike to tackle mounting financial woes — but even that may not be enough. Since 2017, the…
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Clearwater Fire Aid Meeting Next Week | Wichita News
Clearwater’s future fire protection hangs in the balance as the town prepares for a crucial town hall next Tuesday, July 21st, to address looming county…
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New Bison Calf Joins Zoo Family | Wichita News
A brand new American bison calf has just arrived at the Sedgwick County Zoo, born to Jade and Thunder — and both mom and baby are thriving. You might even spot…
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Wichita Hosts NCAA Play-In Games | Wichita News
Wichita just landed a major basketball coup—hosting the NCAA’s expanded play-in games at INTRUST Bank Arena, a huge win for the city and Wichita State…
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Boeing Surges with Record Deliveries | Wichita News
Boeing is on a roll, delivering 171 commercial jets in Q2 — a major leap from Q1’s 143 and even surpassing last year’s Q4 — while defense deliveries also…
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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked to Salad Greens | Wichita News
Cyclosporiasis is spreading across the country, hitting Kansas hard—with 22 confirmed cases statewide, 5 in Sedgwick County. Health officials are keeping…
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Fish Kill in Wichita Pond | Wichita News
A major fish kill in a northwest Wichita pond was traced to natural causes—swollen water levels from rain followed by rapid drop and extreme heat, starving…
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Dining Pass Drama at Worlds of Fun | Wichita News
Worlds of Fun’s dining pass holders are furious after new owners Enchanted Parks canceled all-season meal plans, offering only 20% gift cards instead of…
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Governor Denies Carr Brothers' Clemency | Wichita News
Governor Laura Kelly has rejected the final plea to spare the lives of Jonathan and Reginald Carr, convicted for a chilling spree that killed five…
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El Dorado’s Legal Limbo Over Petition | Wichita News
El Dorado City Commissioners face a legal tightrope: a petition opposing certain facilities was deemed unlawful under Kansas law, but ignoring it could invite…
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Governor Denies Carr Brothers' Clemency | Wichita News
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has denied clemency requests from death row inmates Jonathan and Reginald Carr, whose brutal 2002 crimes—including torture and…
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Governor Upholds Death Sentences for Carr Brothers | Wichita News
Governor Laura Kelly has denied clemency for Reginald and Jonathan Carr, upholding their death sentences despite her personal opposition to capital punishment…
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Salina Steps In for Toxic Water Crisis | Wichita News
Salina, Kansas, finally acts on its long-standing water crisis, approving a pilot program to financially assist residents with discolored, undrinkable water —…
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Measles Detected in Lawrence Wastewater | Wichita News
Measles virus detected in Lawrence wastewater — no confirmed cases yet, but it’s a serious warning sign. The virus spreads easily through the air, so if you’re…
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Keeper of the Plains Gets Major Upgrade | Wichita News
Wichita’s iconic Keeper of the Plains is getting a major facelift—new retaining walls, upgraded drainage, fresh trees, and improved walkways are all part of a…
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Cyclospora Outbreak: Wash Your Veggies | Wichita News
A sneaky parasite called Cyclospora is causing serious, explosive diarrhea and cramping across the U.S., with 800+ cases nationwide—including 22 in Kansas. It…
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Two Homes Burn in South Hutchinson | Wichita News
Two homes erupted in flames in South Hutchinson, Kansas, just before 8 PM Monday — sparking a massive, multi-department firefighting effort. No injuries were…
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Missouri Medicaid Changes Starting Jan 1 | Wichita News
Starting January 1, Missouri’s expanded Medicaid recipients face new rules: prove 80 hours/month of work or community activity or risk losing coverage. Driven…
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Wichita Back for March Madness | Wichita News
Wichita is back in the March Madness spotlight, hosting the First Four games for 2027 and 2028 at Intrust Bank Arena — a major win for the city and a nod to…
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Wichita Eyes 50 New Officers for Downtown | Wichita News
Wichita’s police are eyeing a federal grant to hire 50 new officers downtown—aiming to boost community policing with foot patrols, bikes, and more visible…
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Drone Tech Certificate Launches at Garden City | Wichita News
Garden City Community College is launching a new drone tech certificate program to prep students for high-demand careers in agriculture, real estate, and…
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Salina Launches Water Relief Pilot | Wichita News
Salina’s water rate relief program is officially approved — a first-of-its-kind pilot in Kansas helping residents with water quality issues get rebates, capped…
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Masterson’s Absence at GoCreate | Wichita News
Kansas gubernatorial candidate Ty Masterson, also president of the State Senate, is facing mounting scrutiny after reports surfaced that he’s been largely…
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Chisolm Creek Trails Safety Concerns | Wichita News
Wichita’s Chisolm Creek Trails are under scrutiny after a woman reports a disturbing pattern: a man allegedly targeting park benches in broad daylight for over…
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Summer Blood Shortage Demands Your Help | Wichita News
Summer’s here, and blood banks are in a panic—demand’s skyrocketed 3,500 units weekly since Memorial Day, thanks to more accidents, surgeries, and fewer drives…
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Kansas Farmers Thrive Amid Wild Weather | Wichita News
Kansas farmers are reaping unexpected rewards this summer, with strong wheat yields and promising corn harvests—despite wild weather, heat domes, humidity, and…
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Hutchinson Ditches Traffic Lights | Wichita News
Hutchinson is quietly ditching three traffic lights—set to be fully removed by November after a 90-day trial—to save $15K annually and avoid $150K in costly…
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Newton Deploys 11 License Plate Cameras | Wichita News
Newton’s new license plate camera network is going live—11 smart cameras at key city entrances snap plate numbers and vehicle colors to help police track…
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Newton Deploys 11 New License Plate Cameras | Wichita News
Newton’s rolling out 11 new license plate cameras to supercharge crime-solving—tracking stolen cars, missing persons, and active investigations. These Flock…
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Redacted Shelter Files Reveal Horrific Abuse | Wichita News
Animal shelter records, partially redacted but revealed by advocate Sue Nickel, expose harrowing conditions under former managers Monique Hawley and Andrea…
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Pilot Walks Away From Plane Crash | Wichita News
A small plane crashed in Jackson County yesterday afternoon, engulfed in flames upon impact—but the 49-year-old pilot from Vernon, Texas, miraculously walked…
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Church Steps In to Save 100K Eggs | Wichita News
When a Kansas chicken farm lost its flock to a freak windstorm, leaving behind 100,000 unsold eggs, Tisdale Methodist Church stepped in. Pastor Lisa Buffum…
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Last Chance to Register for Kansas Primary | Wichita News
Last chance to register or update your voter info for the 2026 Kansas Primary—deadline’s Tuesday! Must be 18+, a citizen, and live in Kansas. Register online…
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Jayaram Named Kansas Chief Justice | Wichita News
Governor Laura Kelly has appointed K. Christopher Jayaram as the new Chief Justice of the Kansas Supreme Court, succeeding retiring Chief Justice Marla…
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Arena Reserve Crisis and Future Funding | Wichita News
Wichita’s INTRUST Bank Arena is in urgent need of cash as its reserve fund—once a safety net for upgrades and maintenance—plummets to under a million dollars…
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Heat Dome Approaches Bringing Sweltering Weekend | Wichita News
Heat’s on the way — and it’s not playing around. A stubborn heat dome is creeping south, pushing temps into the mid to upper 90s with rising humidity…
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Coffee Leak on Kansas Highway | Wichita News
Coffee Leak on Kansas Highway | Wichita News
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150 Years of Free Library Access | Wichita News
Wichita’s Public Library turns 150, celebrating a century and a half of transforming from a pay-to-borrow subscription service into a free, inclusive community…
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Kansas Firefighters Head West for Mutual Aid | Wichita News
Kansas firefighters are rolling out west to battle the raging Gold Mountain Fire near Ouray, deploying a brush truck and three crew members as part of a…
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Goodwill Expands in Pratt with New Store | Wichita News
Goodwill Industries of Kansas is making a big splash with a brand-new 5,000-square-foot store opening in Pratt this fall—taking over the old Hibbett Sports…
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Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse Charges | Wichita News
A man named Michael Jacobs has pleaded guilty to two horrific charges in Newton: aggravated criminal sodomy and aggravated indecent liberties with a child. The…
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Minnesotan Pleads Guilty in Online Solicitation Case | Wichita News
A Minneapolis, Kansas man named Aaron Taylor just pleaded guilty to electronically soliciting a minor, facing up to 17 years in prison and lifelong sex…
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Wichita City Settles $500K Scooter Lawsuit | Wichita News
Wichita faces a nearly half-million-dollar settlement over a November 2024 crash where a police car allegedly rear-ended an electric scooter, injuring rider…
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Two Men Plea Guilty in Harvey County Child Crimes | Wichita News
Two Kansas men face life-altering sentences after admitting to horrific child sex crimes. Aaron Taylor, 35, from Minneapolis, pleaded guilty to electronically…
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Small Plane Crash in Jackson County | Wichita News
A small crop-dusting plane crashed in a remote field near Whiting, Kansas, around 12:30 PM Monday — but the pilot walked away with minor injuries. Fire broke…
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Winfield Railroad Crossing Closure | Wichita News
Drivers on U.S. Highway 77 near Winfield, Kansas, brace for a weekend detour—railroad repairs will shut down the crossing between 5th and 6th streets starting…
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Hazmat Spill Closes K-15 in Derby | Wichita News
Hazmat alert in Derby, Kansas: Firefighters are responding to a fuel spill that’s shut down southbound K-15 lanes and blocked northbound outside lanes near…
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Blood Shortage Alert: Donate Now | Wichita News
Blood supplies are dangerously low across the country, with hospitals using 3,500 more units per week than expected—especially urgent as summer trauma cases…
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Kansas Opens 400 Special Hunting Spots | Wichita News
Kansas just opened 400 exclusive hunting spots—think secret-access zones for deer, turkey, dove, and more—across public, private, and wildlife lands. Free to…
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Wichita Fish Kill Crisis | Wichita News
Wichita Fish Kill Crisis | Wichita News
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Wichita City Settles Scooter Crash Lawsuit | Wichita News
Wichita’s about to shell out nearly half a million bucks to settle a lawsuit stemming from a police car slamming into a scooter two years ago — leaving two…
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Piglet Escapes Highway, Finds New Home | Wichita News
A two-week-old piglet named Roxanne wiggled out of a transport truck vent and plummeted onto a busy highway—miraculously surviving with bruising and a…
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Remembering Shudak the Chimpanzee | Wichita News
A beloved 46-year-old chimpanzee named Shudak, who lived longer than any chimp in captivity and was cherished as family by zoo staff and visitors, passed away…
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Minisa Bridge Closures Begin Monday | Wichita News
Wichita’s iconic Minisa Bridge on 13th Street is closing Monday for major repairs—lights, concrete, road surface, and even graffiti are all getting a fresh…
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iPhone Alert Saves Lives in Deadly Crash | Wichita News
An iPhone crash alert sent to 911 at 2 a.m. triggered a life-saving response in northeast Sedgwick County, leading deputies to a horrific scene where driver…
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Former Jayhawk Vick Faces Attempted Murder Charges | Wichita News
Former Jayhawk Vick Faces Attempted Murder Charges | Wichita News