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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!
Free Pet ID Tags Before July 4th
Kansas Humane Society’s got free engraved pet ID tags—no QR codes, just classic safety. Perfect for Fourth of July when fireworks send pets running and…
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Shooting in North Wichita Leaves Two Injured
A deadly night in north Wichita ended with gunfire, over 30 rounds fired in a residential neighborhood, leaving two teens wounded but expected to survive. The…
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Three Firefighters Lost in Colorado Wildfire
Three firefighters lost their lives in a deadly burnover near the Utah border as wildfires rage across the West, fueled by record-low snowpack and extreme…
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Trust The Process - A Message from Corey
Trust The Process - A Message from Corey
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Veterans Train Dogs to Heal
A local nonprofit, Midwest Battle Buddies, just landed a $5,000 grant to keep training service dogs for veterans in south-central Kansas—dogs that don’t just…
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Harry Lord Leads Wichita Open Charge
Harry Lord dominates the Wichita Open at 14-under, firing four birdies and an eagle on the front nine to surge ahead, with Josh Anderson hot on his heels at…
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Reservoir Tragedy Sparks Coordinated Search
A tragic drowning unfolded Saturday afternoon at a Hodgeman County reservoir, swiftly shifting from rescue to recovery as first responders battled grim odds…
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Campground Evacuated Due to Rising Lake Levels
Lake levels surged at Cheney State Park’s Heimerman Point Campground, forcing an emergency evacuation Saturday night and closing the area until further notice…
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Wichita Fourth of July Fireworks Guide
Wichita’s Fourth of July is lit with fireworks, food, and fun along the Arkansas River—grab your blanket, hit Hyatt Lawn for eats starting at 6 PM, then settle…
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Nurses Strike Over Safety Demands
Nurses at Ascension Via Christi in Wichita are staging a one-day strike on July 6th, demanding urgent safety reforms after a suicide outside ER and a teen…
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Remembering Undersheriff Gaede
One year after Undersheriff Brandon Gaede’s tragic death while responding to a call about illegal fireworks, his legacy lives on through community tributes, a…
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Teen Dies from TikTok Challenge
A tragic TikTok trend claimed the life of 15-year-old Leah Presson in Oklahoma after she participated in the deadly “Benadryl challenge.” Her father now warns…
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Kansas Sues Aetna Over Health Fund Misuse
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is suing Aetna over alleged misuse of state employee health plan funds, accusing the insurer of using taxpayer money to…
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Wichita Pride Thrives Despite Heat
Wichita Pride crushed it despite the heat, with massive crowds turning out to celebrate under rainbow umbrellas and sweat-drenched smiles—proof that community…
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Cheney Lake Rising Forces Campground Evacuation
Cheney State Park’s Heimerman Point campground is evacuated as Cheney Lake surges over three feet above safe levels—no reopening date yet. Rising waters…
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Driver Vanished in Kansas Flash Flood
A car plunged into floodwaters in Sumner County, Kansas, after hydroplaning past barricades—then vanished under a bridge. Despite a helicopter search, the…
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Tragic Drowning in Hodgeman County
Tragic Drowning in Hodgeman County
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Wichita Apartment Flood Disaster
A Wichita woman’s first apartment turned into a nightmare when a sudden flood swallowed her home in minutes—water rising to her chest, forcing a desperate…
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Pereira Leads Amid Weather Delays
Wichita Open chaos continues as weather delays push the second round into Saturday, with Corey Pereira flying solo at 11-under, one stroke ahead of Jack…
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Scammers Exploit Flood Victims
Scammers are exploiting flood victims with fake contractor scams—pressuring homeowners into signing contracts and paying upfront while they’re stressed and…
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Wichita Road Work Alert This Week
Wichita drivers, brace yourself—major road work is hitting the metro this week. KDOT’s shutting down key ramps: the westbound K-254 to southbound I-135…
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Derby Homeowners Battle Recurring Floods
Flooded again and again, a Derby, Kansas family’s pool is becoming a muddy graveyard after every storm — and they’re not alone. The city says their storm drain…
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Kansas Sheriff’s Lt Arrested for Threats
A Kansas sheriff’s lieutenant, Larry Myer, 63, was arrested on misdemeanor charges of witness intimidation and harassment via phone after allegedly threatening…
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Wichita Steps Up for Venezuela
Venezuela reels from a devastating double earthquake that has claimed over 900 lives and left thousands injured, as rescue operations race against time amid…
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Man Sentenced for Secret Child Abuse Videos
A Kansas man faces 22 years in prison for secretly filming a child under 12 in a bathroom over multiple years, capturing explicit content and nearly 900…
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League 42 Faces Safety Crisis After Offender Coach
A registered sex offender was discovered coaching a youth baseball team in Wichita’s League 42, sparking a major safety scandal after a post-game altercation…
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Chiefs Name New Stadium Complex
The Kansas City Chiefs are laying the groundwork for their future with bold trademark filings for a new stadium complex in Kansas City, Kansas — names like…
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Storms, Heat, and Wind Ahead
Severe thunderstorms threaten Chautauqua County, Kansas, and Kay and Harper counties in Oklahoma until 1 AM Saturday, with large hail, damaging winds, and a…
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Flash Floods Shut Down Key Roads
Flash floods slammed south-central Kansas, swallowing roads and forcing closures from Grouse Creek Road to U.S. Highway 81—where even the Kansas Star Casino…
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Sewage Spills Shut Down Streams in Southern Kansas
Kansas rivers and streams are off-limits for swimming, fishing, or wading—thanks to sewage spills from overwhelmed treatment plants during heavy rains and…
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KC School Board Weighs Budget & Transparency
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools board tackles tough budget decisions amid rising transportation and special education costs, while also revising…
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Kansas Lakes Under Algae Warning
Kansas just issued urgent blue-green algae warnings for nine lakes, including Gathering Pond and Lake Afton, while seven others are under active watch. Avoid…
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Judge Blocks Law Targeting Proxy Advisors
A federal judge in Kansas has blocked a new state law targeting proxy advisory firms, calling it likely unconstitutional under the First Amendment. The law…
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Birdcall Expands Into Midwest
Birdcall is hitting the Midwest hard—planning 6 to 8 new spots in Wichita and Topeka, plus 10–15 in Indiana, 18 in Missouri, 7–10 in Nebraska, up to 20 in…
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Derby Kansas Floods Submerge High Park
Derby, Kansas, faced a major flood after torrential rain hit the area, submerging roads and turning High Park into a watery chaos—with water reaching people’s…
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Manhattan Woman Charged in Trafficking Case
A 36-year-old woman from Manhattan, Kansas, faces serious human trafficking charges after allegedly exploiting a 25-year-old woman over six months, forcing her…
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Rock Hospital Reborn as St. Peter
Once shuttered after bankruptcy, Derby’s Rock Regional Hospital is getting a fresh start—reborn as Ascension Via Christi St. Peter, honoring its rocky past and…
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Motorcycle Crash in Southeast Wichita
Motorcycle Crash in Southeast Wichita
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Motorcycle Crash on Webb Road
Motorcycle Crash on Webb Road
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Kansas Supreme Court Upholds Carr Brothers' Death Sentences
The Kansas Supreme Court has sealed the fate of brothers Jonathan and Reginald Carr, upholding their death sentences for a horrific 2000 crime spree that…
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Via Christi Revives Derby Hospital
Via Christi has snapped up the historic Rock Regional Hospital building in Derby, transforming it into Ascension Via Christi St. Peter — a 90,000-square-foot…
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Wichita Golf Courses Flooded Shut
Wichita’s four municipal golf courses—Arthur B. Sim, Auburn Hills, MacDonald, and Tex Consolver—are shut down due to catastrophic flooding from a three- to…
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Tragic Crash on I-135 Claims Life
A tragic crash on I-135 near McPherson claimed the life of 58-year-old Barbara Gray after her BMW lost control while attempting a pass, veered off the road…
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Wichita Floods Leave Cars Stranded
Southern Kansas was hit with catastrophic storms overnight, dumping 3-6 inches of rain and triggering a flash flood emergency in Wichita. Hundreds of emergency…
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Soccer’s Explosive Rise in America
Soccer’s explosion across Kansas and the U.S. is undeniable—more fans, more players, more passion than ever before. Driven by accessibility, coaching, and…
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Death Sentences Upheld for Carr Brothers
Kansas Supreme Court upholds death sentences for Jonathan and Reginald Carr, confirming their fate despite a minor clerical error in Jonathan’s sentence…
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Family Rescued as Floodwaters Rise
A Wichita family of six and their pets were stranded as floodwaters surged, turning their driveway into a river and submerging their truck. Firefighters raced…
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Wichita Open Resumes After Rain Delays
Wichita Open is back on track after major rain delays derailed play yesterday—torrential downpours and lightning forced a pause, but officials are ready to…
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Win the Ultimate Kansas State Fair Experience
Kansas State Fair’s Golden Ticket giveaway is pure jackpot fun—win one person and three guests a VIP 10-day pass with season tickets, concert picks, reserved…
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Car Crashes Through Dairy Queen
Car Crashes Through Dairy Queen
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Local Stars Shine in Wichita Open
Wichita Open kicks off with wild weather delays, but local heroes Jose Carletta, Cooper Schultz, and Luke Gannon powered through their first rounds—Schultz…
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Floods Hit Derby and Wichita
Floodwaters are turning roads into rivers in Derby, Mulvane, and Wichita’s west side, with cars submerged and emergency crews racing to rescue stranded…