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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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E-Bike Rider Killed on Bridge | Wichita News
A tragic crash on the Verdigris River bridge in southeast Kansas claims the life of 59-year-old e-bike rider Kevin Hooper, struck by a semi-truck traveling…
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Car Wash Worker Hit by Truck | Wichita News
A car wash worker in Missouri was dragged across concrete by a pickup truck while checking a storm drain—conscious the whole time, hoping the driver would…
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Swim With Penguins and Otters at Tanganyika | Wichita News
Dive into wild aquatic fun at Tanganyika Wildlife Park’s brand-new Penguin & Otter Swim Center—where you can swim alongside penguins and otters, including the…
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Northwest Expressway Stalls Without Funding | Wichita News
The Northwest Expressway, a decades-old dream to link Maize and Goddard while bypassing Wichita, is officially stalled—no funding in next year’s budget, after…
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Fourth Death in Sedgwick County Jail This Year | Wichita News
A 42-year-old inmate in Sedgwick County jail died after being taken off life support, following a suicide attempt just days prior — marking the fourth death in…
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Washington Elementary Closure Hearing | Wichita News
Wellington Public Schools is set to close Washington Elementary after the 2026-2027 school year, relocating all students to Kennedy Elementary — a decision…
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Teen Hit in Augusta Kansas | Wichita News
A teen girl is in critical condition after being struck by a fleeing driver in Augusta, Kansas — the suspect, 21-year-old Alex Hinojosa, was arrested later…
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Tragic Collision on US-166 Bridge | Wichita News
A tragic crash on US-166 early Wednesday claimed the life of 59-year-old electric bike rider Kevin Hooper after his bike was struck from behind by a speeding…
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Arkansas City Calls for Water Wisdom | Wichita News
Arkansas City’s water levels are dropping fast as the Arkansas River runs dangerously low, forcing officials to urge residents to voluntarily cut back on…
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Young Hiker Dies at Kansas Lake | Wichita News
A tragic incident unfolded at Wyandotte County Lake in Kansas City, Kansas, when 20-year-old Benjamin Speidel died after a hiking trip on the Bridle Trail…
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Gardner Rejects Flock Surveillance Cameras | Wichita News
Gardner, Kansas, just said no to Flock Safety’s automated license plate cameras—voting not to renew their contract amid growing concerns over privacy and mass…
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Scammers Target Parents With Fake School Emergencies | Wichita News
Goddard Public Schools warns parents about scammers posing as school staff, calling with fake emergencies to scam cash. Don’t panic or send money—hang up and…
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Kansas Man Gets 19 Years for Child Abuse | Wichita News
A Kansas man, David Brown, received a 19-year sentence after pleading no contest to rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child — charges involving a…
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Storms and Heat on the Way | Wichita News
Weather’s turning wild this week—scattered storms brewing from Colorado into southwest Kansas, with a potent wave hitting the KC metro. Some could pack serious…
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Fatal Head-On Crash Near Derby | Wichita News
A deadly head-on crash near 47th Street South and Rock Road north of Derby left one man dead and another seriously injured. A box truck and a car collided…
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Heat, Comebacks, and College Drama | Wichita News
High school football teams brave scorching heat as coaches scramble to keep players safe and ready for the season. Meanwhile, Kenyon Giles returns to Wichita…
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Tragedy Strikes Pawnee Heights School | Wichita News
Tragedy Strikes Pawnee Heights School | Wichita News
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Kansas Cyclosporiasis Cases Surge | Wichita News
Kansas is grappling with a major cyclosporiasis outbreak, hitting 807 cases this year—with 59 new infections reported last week. The illness, caused by a…
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Tragedy at Rozel School District | Wichita News
A heartbreaking tragedy struck Rozel, Kansas, on the very first day of school when a student collapsed during a football practice and later died despite…
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Marine Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Possession | Wichita News
A 28-year-old Marine from Kansas faces 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography, with disturbing images found on his phone…
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Tragic Two-Vehicle Crash Near 47th St | Wichita News
A deadly two-vehicle crash near the intersection of East 47th Street South and South Rock Road claimed one life and injured at least one other yesterday…
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Kenyon Giles Returns to Shockers | Wichita News
Kenyon Giles is back for one more shot with Wichita State, thanks to a landmark court ruling that granted athletes from the 2022 class an extra year of…
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Emporia City Heads to Court Over BESS Ban | Wichita News
Emporia’s city leaders are rushing to court over a citizen petition seeking to ban battery energy storage systems citywide — a move they argue clashes with…
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Ryder’s Journey from Tumor to Resilience | Wichita News
At just seven, Ryder was diagnosed with a brain tumor that stole his vision—but not his future. After surgery and radiation at St. Jude, the tumor returned…
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Adopt a Senior Pet This Weekend | Wichita News
Kansas Humane Society is waiving all adoption fees for pets one year and older this weekend as part of the nationwide “Clear the Shelters” campaign — a…
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Construction Fatality at Museum Blvd Site | Wichita News
A tragic electrocution fatality rocked a construction site Tuesday afternoon, claiming the life of 61-year-old Mark Scott of Mobile Welding Services. The…
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Schools Shut Down Amid Severe Storm Damage | Wichita News
Severe storms tore through Kansas City, Kansas, leaving widespread power outages and dangerous damage—including a ripped-off apartment roof—forcing the school…
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Marine Pleads Guilty in Child Porn Case | Wichita News
A Haysville Marine, Gavin Onuffer, 28, faces over ten years behind bars after pleading guilty to receiving child pornography. The case began when a tip from…
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Roof Ripped Off in Kansas City Storm | Wichita News
A freak storm tore through Kansas City, ripping off a massive section of the Holiday Apartments’ roof and leaving 61 people homeless overnight. Heavy rain…
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Teenagers Hurt in Kansas Highway Crash | Wichita News
Two teens, 17 and 16, suffered serious injuries in a deadly crash near St. Francis, Kansas, after their pickup truck was struck by a semi during a dangerous…
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Streetcar Workers Unite for Fair Pay | Wichita News
KC streetcar workers have voted to unionize, marking a major win for labor in the transit sector. Forty-one of 69 eligible workers chose Teamsters Local 955 to…
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Oklahoma Secretary of State Arrested Again | Wichita News
Oklahoma’s Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak got arrested at a McDonald’s in Edmond for public intoxication — his second arrest in as many years. Body cam…
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Kansas Highway Patrol Busts Human Smuggling Van | Wichita News
Kansas Highway Patrol arrested 47-year-old Diego Lopez on August 11th for human smuggling after pulling over his Toyota Sienna near Goodland, which contained…
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Kansas Votes on Citizenship and Ballots | Wichita News
Kansas voters will decide this November whether to add a constitutional amendment making it crystal clear: only U.S. citizens can vote in state elections…
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Valley Center Goes Local on Fire Services | Wichita News
Valley Center is pulling a major pivot—choosing to build up its own fire department instead of joining Sedgwick County Fire District One. After a tense…
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Roof Vanished in Kansas City Night | Wichita News
A freak windstorm tore off a major section of the Holiday Apartment Complex in Kansas City just before 2 AM, sending debris crashing into power lines and…
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Child Hit and Run in Augusta | Wichita News
A young girl lies in critical condition after a hit-and-run on Campbell Road in Augusta — the driver fled, leaving neighbors rushing to help before emergency…
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Nebraska Truck Driver Survives Flip | Wichita News
A 61-year-old Nebraska trucker flipped his 2016 Kenworth semi in Kansas, thrown clear and critically injured—but alive. Authorities are investigating whether a…
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A Cat’s Comeback Through Film | Wichita News
A Wichita cat named Chuck Peters is directing and starring in his first-ever western, “The Last Shot,” inspired by the real-life shooting he endured during an…
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Wichita’s Overdose Decline Thanks to Community | Wichita News
Wichita’s overdose crisis is showing real progress—with a 24% drop in overdoses this year compared to last, thanks to community-driven efforts like the Urban…
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New Elephant Barn Opens at Sedgwick Zoo | Wichita News
Elephants get a major upgrade at the Sedgwick County Zoo with a brand-new barn that nearly doubles their indoor space—crucial for housing the third-largest…
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Four Dead, Gun Laws Under Scrutiny | Wichita News
Four children and their parents were found dead in Kansas, sparking an investigation into whether Ronald Williams Sr. and his partner Kelly George conspired to…
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Royals Stadium Vote Sparks Debate | Wichita News
The Royals’ new stadium just got the city’s stamp of approval — a unanimous vote from the finance, governance, and public safety committee — but it’s sparking…
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Fire Captain Charged After Hospital Garage Crash | Wichita News
A Kansas City fire captain is facing serious charges after allegedly plowing into a man in a hospital parking garage—knocking his shoe off, shoving him, then…
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Valley Center Votes on Fire Tax | Wichita News
Valley Center’s voters will decide this November on a one-cent sales tax—boosting the city’s rate to 9.5%, the highest in the county—to fund its fire…
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Kansas High Schools Win Big in Football Tech Contest | Wichita News
Two Kansas high schools, Cimarron and Bucklin, just won $5,000 each in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest — a national nod to small-town football pride…
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Pedestrian Killed After Crossing Train Tracks | Wichita News
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a train in Reno County, Kansas, after intentionally stepping in front of the moving locomotive—prompting emergency crews to…
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City Tries to Clear Water Project Confusion | Wichita News
Salina’s under fire—and they’ve finally rolled out a FAQ page to clear the air. The city’s tackling hot-button issues: why the River Renewal Project’s budget…
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Wichita Teachers Approve New Contract | Wichita News
Wichita teachers are set to get a major pay boost with a tentative contract agreement for the 2026-27 school year, including a 5.11% overall raise, a 1.5% base…
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Missing Wanda Fahey: Blue Ford Alert | Wichita News
Missing Wanda Fahey: Blue Ford Alert | Wichita News
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Newton Water Main Break Disrupts Key Areas | Wichita News
Major water main break in Newton near East First Street and St. Mary Cemetery is causing significant disruption—water service cut off for La Cava Hotel and…
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Bieniemy Back, Stronger Than Ever | Wichita News
Eric Bieniemy is back coaching the Chiefs after a deeply personal ordeal — his wife, Mia, was shot, and investigators suspect their son Elijah was involved. He…
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SUV Crashes Into Wichita Restaurant | Wichita News
A white SUV just slammed into Rene’s Mexican Restaurant in west Wichita—caught on camera, speeding straight into the wall while patrons watched. Two young…
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Crown Uptown Theatre Gets Six-Month Lifeline | Wichita News
The Crown Uptown Theatre in Wichita is getting a six-month reprieve, giving activists more time to rally support and negotiate a buyout before the owner’s…
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Grind to Glory Across All Levels | Wichita News
High school football’s Friday night lights are heating up as teams finalize rosters and strategies, while the Chiefs navigate injury updates in training…
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Wichita Teachers Vote on New Pay Deal | Wichita News
Wichita teachers are voting on a sweet new deal that could boost pay by over 5% and add serious perks — including a $100/month health bump, Science Olympiad…
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Welding Worker Dies at Wichita Site | Wichita News
A tragic electrocution death occurred Tuesday afternoon near the Wichita Art Museum during construction at the Hess pump station, involving a 61-year-old…
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Wichita State Tops Transfer Destination | Wichita News
Wichita State is the undisputed king of transfer students in Kansas, welcoming nearly 1,500 newcomers in 2025 alone — a streak of 15 straight years at the top…
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Mountain Lion Spotted Near Inman | Wichita News
A mountain lion sighting near Inman, Kansas has sparked local buzz — and it’s not the first time big cats have been spotted in the state. Experts say actual…
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81 Dogs Rescued From Hoarding Crisis | Wichita News
Police in Kansas City, Kansas, responded to a call about fighting dogs and instead discovered 81 animals crammed inside one home—classic animal hoarding. The…