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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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Main Street Reopens After Yearlong Closure | Wichita News
Main Street’s back open—after over a year of detours, the big road project is finally done, and traffic’s returning to normal, with just a few minor finishing…
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Kansas Wheat Harvest: Good Stats, Tough Realities | Wichita News
Kansas wheat harvest is moving ahead despite wild weather swings—72% of the crop is now in the bin, ahead of the typical 52% pace. But behind the stats…
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Shocker Fund Doubles with Fan Support | Wichita News
Wichita State Athletics just got a game-changing boost: an anonymous donor gave half a million bucks to the “We Fight For Wichita” fund to keep the Shockers…
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Cheney Lake Floods Threaten July Celebration | Wichita News
Cheney Lake’s flooding threatens Fourth of July festivities, with four campsites closed and attendance possibly plummeting from 50,000 to just 10,000—thanks to…
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Tragedy at Blue Pool: A Life Cut Short | Wichita News
A tragic drowning at Oregon’s perilous Blue Pool claims the life of 21-year-old Wichita State student Kenny Truong, whose jump into the water ended in a…
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KC Schools Build Big for 2028 | Wichita News
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is transforming its landscape with four major new construction projects funded by a $180 million bond passed in November…
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Union Vote Reversed by Postal Delay | Wichita News
Pharmacy techs at the University of Kansas Health System are locked in a tense battle over unionization after a razor-thin vote loss—only to have the outcome…
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USA Men's Team Confident Heading Into Knockouts | Wichita News
The U.S. men’s soccer team is buzzing with confidence as they enter the knockout stage, fueled by historic momentum and a belief they can outperform…
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K-State Women's Basketball Schedule Preview | Wichita News
Kansas State’s women’s basketball team is throwing down with a brutal 2026-27 non-conference slate designed to prep them for the big dance — featuring nine…
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Fireworks Flooding Hits Wicked City Fundraiser | Wichita News
Fireworks season’s hitting a rough patch for Wicked City Roller Derby, whose big fundraiser is being derailed by flooding and wind—damaging inventory and…
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El Dorado: Eagle Who Helped Save Species | Wichita News
A beloved 36-year-old bald eagle named El Dorado has passed away, leaving a lasting legacy at the Sedgwick County Zoo. Once rescued as part of the U.S. Bald…
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Spencer’s Lawn Magic Saves Cities | Wichita News
Spencer from Wichita is turning neglected yards into paradise—one clip at a time—with his viral lawn mowing and pressure washing videos that’ve gone global…
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Hornets Shake Up Home Schedule | Wichita News
Emporia State’s Hornets are rewriting the playbook for home game times in 2026, kicking off with a 1 p.m. showdown against Michigan Tech, then throwing down a…
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Kansas Law Shields Pregnancy Centers | Wichita News
Kansas is about to pass a new law that could reshape reproductive healthcare access — the Pregnancy Center Autonomy Act, set to take effect July 1st, shields…
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Andrew Wiggins Signs Miami Deal | Wichita News
Andrew Wiggins is reportedly in talks for a three-year, $64 million deal with the Miami Heat, featuring a player option in Year 3 to give him control over his…
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League 42 Sex Offender Scandal | Wichita News
When League 42 hired a coach who was a registered sex offender, the Wichita community erupted in outrage — and for good reason. The league admitted they knew…
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Win Big, Change a Life | Wichita News
Win big or make a big impact—Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters’ “Cash for Kids’ Sake” raffle offers a $25,000 grand prize for just $50 a ticket (or three for…
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Lake Scott Fish Kill Crisis | Wichita News
Kansas is drowning in rain, and the fallout’s hitting Lake Scott hard—mud and debris are choking the water, crashing oxygen levels, and triggering a massive…
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Sunflowers vs Data Centers | Wichita News
Sunflower fields at Grinter Farms in Leavenworth County have become a global summer hotspot since 2016, but their future hangs in the balance as a massive data…
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Kaizen the K9 Hero Passes Away | Wichita News
Garden City’s beloved K9 officer Kaizen, a six-year-old German Shepherd who served with unmatched courage and sniffed out drugs and suspects alike, has passed…
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Federal Funds Boost Wichita’s The Timbers | Wichita News
Wichita’s The Timbers, a vital housing complex for people with physical disabilities, just landed a $2.5 million federal boost from HUD to overhaul its common…
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Wichita Fire Dept Safeguards July 4 Fireworks | Wichita News
Wichita Fire Department’s on high alert this Fourth of July, conducting second sweeps of firework tents to ensure safety, proper extinguishers, and no…
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Kansas Bans Kratom Effective July 1 | Wichita News
Kansas is cracking down on kratom starting Wednesday, July 1st, with possession now carrying up to $2,500 fines and a year in prison—classified as a Schedule 1…
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Mount Hope Fire Dept Gets 3K Water Cases | Wichita News
Mount Hope Fire Department just landed a life-changing donation of over 3,000 cases of emergency water thanks to a national grant program partnering the…
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Senator Moran Brings More Funding to The Timbers | Wichita News
Senator Jerry Moran returns to Wichita with big news: fresh federal funding to upgrade The Timbers, a decades-old, fully wheelchair-accessible housing…
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Kansas Adds GAMT Screening for Newborns | Wichita News
Starting Monday, Kansas newborns get a crucial health boost: free, routine screening for a rare but serious genetic disorder called GAMT deficiency. This…
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Kansas Shooting, Suspect Free, Alerts Fail | Wichita News
A shooting erupted in central Kansas Sunday night, leaving one person critically injured and sparking a massive manhunt that ended with the suspect’s arrest…
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Tragic Loss at HorseThief Reservoir | Wichita News
A tragic drowning claimed the life of 39-year-old Jose Orrantia at HorseThief Reservoir in Hodgeman County, prompting a massive multi-agency rescue effort that…
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Fireworks Safety You Can’t Ignore | Wichita News
Fireworks season is here—and injuries are real, but totally preventable. One seller, Michael Wawrzewski, lost sight in one eye after a stray firework hit…
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Kansas Stabbing Leaves One Injured | Wichita News
A violent stabbing erupted Sunday night in Great Bend, Kansas, leaving one person injured but not life-threatening. The suspect, 34-year-old Mercedes Mater…
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Surviving Extreme Heat This Summer | Wichita News
Scorching temperatures are hitting the nineties with heat index values soaring—especially around the Fourth of July. Emergency services warn of three heat…
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Haircuts That Boost Spirits | Wichita News
A simple haircut sparked a powerful community movement: Hutchinson Community College barber students volunteered to give free haircuts to senior residents…
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Meade Schools Lock Phones in Special Bags | Wichita News
Starting this fall, students in the Meade School District will carry locked phone pouches during the school day—no more constant distractions. Designed by…
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Deputy’s Car Washed Away in Flood | Wichita News
A Kansas deputy lost his patrol car to floodwaters while rushing to rescue a driver swept away by rising water — a tragic outcome fueled by two drivers who…
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Kansas DOT Spends $67M on Highway 77 | Wichita News
Kansas DOT is pouring $67.8 million into a massive highway upgrade on U.S. Highway 77 in Cowley County—replacing nine miles of concrete, realigning roads south…
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Duplex Over | Wichita News
What if your home doubles as a time machine? In this wild episode, we dive into the bizarre world of duplex living—where two families share one roof, one…
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Kansas Adds Newborn GAMT Screening | Wichita News
Kansas is rolling out a groundbreaking newborn screening for GAMT deficiency — a rare genetic disorder that disrupts brain development by blocking creatine…
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Two Cars Sank When Drivers Ignored Road Closed | Wichita News
In Sumner County, Kansas, two drivers ignored “Road Closed” signs and hydroplaned into floodwaters, leading to one vehicle being submerged and a tragic death…
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K9 Kaizen’s Final Mission and Legacy | Wichita News
Garden City Police lost a true hero—K9 Kaizen, a devoted partner who served since 2021, sniffing out drugs and helping make arrests. Despite heroic efforts to…
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Shooting in Sterling Ends in Manhunt | Wichita News
A shooting erupted in Sterling around 10 p.m. Sunday, leaving one person critically injured. The suspect, believed to still be armed, fled the scene…
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Arkansas City Housing Grant Scam Alert | Wichita News
Scammers are running fake housing grant sites in Arkansas City, charging fees to apply—big red flag, because the city says they’re totally not involved. No…
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Mother Accused in Infant’s Homicide | Wichita News
A chilling new investigation reveals that a 15-month-old boy’s death was not accidental but the result of intentional asphyxiation — a homicide — after his…
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Grand Funk & Marshall Tucker Hit Andover | Wichita News
Two legendary 70s bands—Grand Funk Railroad and the Marshall Tucker Band—are hitting the stage in Andover this October! Grand Funk, from Flint, Michigan…
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Funky Smell in Hutchinson | Wichita News
Hutchinson, Kansas, got spooked again this week when residents reported a foul, gas-like odor—turns out it was just odorant added to natural gas, sitting…
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Rotten Egg Smell Mystery in Hutchinson | Wichita News
Monday morning in Hutchinson, Kansas, turned weird when residents started smelling something like rotten eggs—turns out, it wasn’t natural gas, but something…
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Suspect Chases Victim After Escape | Wichita News
A chilling incident unfolded in Barton County, Kansas, when Ulises Andujo-Rayos was arrested after a brutal home attack that left a woman injured and fleeing…
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Ronald McDonald House Saves Families | Wichita News
When families face medical crises, the Ronald McDonald House in Wichita steps in as a beacon of hope—saving families over $1.5 million last year while offering…
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Surveillance, Scandal, and Sports Tragedy | Wichita News
License plate readers are spreading fast, sparking privacy fears as police in Missouri and Kansas deploy them—raising alarms about surveillance and misuse. At…
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Truck Driver Faces Murder Charge After Parking Spot Clash | Wichita News
A truck driver from Oklahoma faces unintentional second-degree murder charges after allegedly backing over a 57-year-old Georgia man at a truck stop during a…
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League 42 Apologizes After Sex Offender Coaching | Wichita News
A Wichita youth baseball league founder takes full responsibility after letting a registered sex offender coach kids — issuing a public apology and pledging to…
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Armstrong Claims Historic Playoff Win | Wichita News
Dawson Armstrong clinched the 2026 Wichita Open in a record-breaking, six-hole playoff against Corey Pereira and Harry Lord, sealing victory with a clutch…
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Airbnb’s Anti-Party Tech Targets KC | Wichita News
Airbnb’s anti-party tech is back for the Fourth of July—and Kansas City’s World Cup buzz means extra scrutiny. The system flags risky bookings like long stays…
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Kansas Heat Warning: Stay Safe This Week | Wichita News
Kansas is bracing for dangerous heat and humidity this Monday—health experts are urging everyone to stay hydrated before thirst hits, avoid caffeine and…
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KC School Board Eyes Tax Increase | Wichita News
Kansas City, Kansas school board eyes tax hike to cover soaring costs—admin says $10M+ in salary, supplies, and student services demands more than…
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Five New Cities, One Big Mission - A Message from Corey
Five New Cities, One Big Mission - A Message from Corey
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Teaching Boys Real-World Manhood | Wichita News
In Wichita, a powerful new program called Next Man Up is reshaping how teenage boys become men—teaching real-world skills like tying a tie, reading body…
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Cheney Lake Floods Force Evacuations | Wichita News
Cheney Lake’s flooding has forced campground closures and evacuations, with water levels soaring past 3.75 feet—campers are packing light and staying alert…
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Armstrong Claims Wichita Open Victory
Dawson Armstrong clawed his way back to glory with a dramatic playoff win at the Wichita Open — his first TOUR-sanctioned victory since 2019 — birdying the…
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Gray SUV Hits Child Near School
Gray SUV Hits Child Near School
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Flash Flood Claims Life in Sumner County
A Nebraska man lost his life in a flash flood that swept his car away on Saturday afternoon in Sumner County. Witnesses saw the vehicle plunge underwater with…