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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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Kansas Roads Get Major Upgrade | Wichita News
Kansas is getting a major road upgrade with $24 million in new funding from the state’s City Connecting Link Improvement Program, aimed at smoothing commutes…
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Kansas Schools Test AI Gun Detection | Wichita News
Kansas schools are turning to AI for safety as Goessel and Lincoln districts deploy ZeroEyes, an AI system that scans campus cameras to detect potential gun…
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Wildlife Sighting Alert in Town | Wichita News
A possible mountain lion sighting has sparked a city-wide heads-up—officials urge caution, not panic, reminding everyone to keep kids and pets close, back away…
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Crown Uptown Theatre Gets Six-Month Lifeline | Wichita News
Wichita’s historic Crown Uptown Theatre gets a six-month reprieve from demolition, giving city, community, and owner time to negotiate a future for the…
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Andrew Ellmaker Dies in Prison | Wichita News
Andrew Ellmaker, the 39-year-old convicted murderer of social worker Teri Zenner and his own mother in 2004, has died in prison. Found unresponsive in his cell…
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Kidnapping Suspect Caught in Kansas | Wichita News
A kidnapping suspect from Oklahoma was caught in Kansas after a tense manhunt—thanks to community eyes and police tracking a black Chevy Suburban. The teen…
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Convicted Killer Andrew Ellmaker Dies in Prison | Wichita News
A convicted teen murderer, Andrew Ellmaker, died in prison at age 47 after being found unresponsive in his cell — an autopsy will determine cause. His 2004…
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Tragic Motorcycle Crash in Wichita | Wichita News
A tragic motorcycle crash in west Wichita claims the life of 20-year-old Bradan Salsberry after a head-on collision with a car driven by 27-year-old Joey…
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Teen Driver Survives Kansas Rollover | Wichita News
A harrowing rollover crash in Finney County, Kansas, left a 20-year-old Oklahoma driver critically injured after a tire blowout sent his Chevy C4500 flipping…
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Heat Wave Halts High School Football Practices | Wichita News
High school football’s back, but this heat wave won’t be ignored—coaches are sweating bullets to keep players safe. With temps soaring, practices are getting…
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Wichita Pool Drowning Investigation | Wichita News
A 40-year-old man died in a drowning incident at a pool in southeast Wichita, prompting an ongoing police investigation into the tragic circumstances…
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Critical Hit-and-Run in Augusta | Wichita News
A young girl in Augusta is critically injured after a hit-and-run on Campbell Road—police are urgently seeking a Pontiac G6 from 2005–2009, with no confirmed…
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Kansas Bans Phones in Classrooms | Wichita News
Kansas schools are enforcing a statewide cell phone ban from the first bell to the last, aiming to boost student focus and learning — but not everyone’s on…
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Wild Mulvane Fire Sparks Teamwork | Wichita News
A wild brush fire erupted in Mulvane, Kansas, after a car veered off the road, snapping power lines and sparking flames — including a potential house fire…
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Truck Found Submerged in Kansas Lake | Wichita News
A truck just surfaced from Montgomery County State Lake in southeast Kansas—no license plate, submerged for who knows how long. Fishermen spotted it with fancy…
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Vaccination Rates Plummet in Kansas City | Wichita News
Kansas City health leaders are sounding the alarm as childhood vaccination rates plummet by up to 30%—just as measles cases surge nationwide. Confusion fueled…
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Crown Uptown Theatre’s Last Chance | Wichita News
Wichita’s Crown Uptown Theatre is on the brink of demolition, but a passionate grassroots campaign led by David Bayouth—whose childhood memories are tied to…
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Wichita Road Closures This Week | Wichita News
Wichita drivers, brace for roadwork this week—KDOT’s got closures and lane reductions rolling out. Thursday sees a full ramp shutdown from eastbound Kellogg to…
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Car Crash Sparks Electrical Chaos | Wichita News
A wild car crash near 119th Street and Greenwich Road sent power lines crashing, sparked a brush fire, and ignited a house—thanks to live wires and chaos, it…
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Arrest Made in Augusta Hit-and-Run | Wichita News
A young girl is critically injured in a hit-and-run crash in Augusta, with the driver fleeing the scene—possibly a Pontiac G6 from 2005–2009. Authorities are…
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FedEx Driver Wins National Truck Championship | Wichita News
FedEx driver Terry Covey from Wichita just won gold at the National Truck Driving Championships—his sixth time qualifying for the elite showdown. With 1.5…
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Flock Cameras Under Fire | Wichita News
Flock cameras, those ubiquitous license plate readers, are sparking nationwide privacy fears—even their CEO admits past misuses and vows to fix them. In…
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Kansas Virtual Job Fair This Thursday | Wichita News
Kansas is hosting a statewide virtual job fair this Thursday, August 27th, from 8 AM to 5 PM — no commute required. You can apply, chat live, and even get…
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Kansas High Schools Battle Heat | Wichita News
High school football in Kansas is heating up — literally. With dangerous heat forcing safety measures, Wichita schools are using wet bulb temperature readings…
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Liberal House Fire Claims Pet | Wichita News
A house in Liberal, Kansas, erupted in flames before dawn, forcing a frantic evacuation and claiming the life of a beloved family dog. Firefighters battled the…
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Heat Wave Alert with Storm Risk | Wichita News
Cooler temps today thanks to morning rain, but don’t relax—some spots still hit the lower 90s, with a slight storm chance northwest this evening. Tuesday…
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Wrong Way Driver Caught After Chase | Wichita News
A 29-year-old Wichita man turned a simple joyride into a high-speed nightmare by driving the wrong way on I-135, speeding away from police and triggering a…
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Man Arrested for Kidnapping Woman in Car | Wichita News
A 30-year-old man in Great Bend, Kansas, was arrested after allegedly kidnapping and threatening to kill a woman—first holding her captive in a house, then in…
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Fred Dieter's Remains Identified | Wichita News
Fred Dieter, 77, has been identified from remains found near Augusta after a three-week search — a heartbreaking end for his family and community, as…
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Teen on Scooter Hit by Car Near School | Wichita News
A Kansas teen on a scooter was struck by a car as he entered Prairie Star Elementary — but thanks to his helmet, he was alert and talking when help arrived…
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Lightning Kills Hiker on Active Volcano | Wichita News
A Kansas hiker, 29, was killed by lightning on Mount Etna — Europe’s most active volcano — despite the area being closed to the public due to recent eruptions…
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Gradey Dick Gives Back in Wichita | Wichita News
Gradey Dick, Wichita’s NBA star and former Jayhawk, brought his game—and his heart—back home this past Sunday, hosting a basketball camp for 150 young athletes…
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From Rivalry to Reconciliation | Wichita News
In Wichita, a powerful movement is turning enemies into allies—one conversation at a time. Cure Violence ICT brought together former gang rivals Essex Sims and…
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Duane Chapman at 100 Still Going Strong | Wichita News
At 100, Duane Chapman still lives like a man on a mission—celebrating his big birthday with fans from across the country, recalling his Navy days where he…
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BPU Surges with Solar & Interns | Wichita News
The BPU’s Q2 2026 finances show a strong 8% revenue surge to $96M, fueled by self-generated power that offset higher fuel costs. With 79% of the capital budget…
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Scammers Targeting Winfield Victims | Wichita News
Scammers are already circling as a shooting in Winfield, Kansas, stirs up waves of sympathy—and police chief Robbie DeLong is urging donors to hold off. With…
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Tragedy in Winfield and Community Response | Wichita News
A horrific tragedy in Winfield, Kansas, has left a community reeling after six lives were lost—including a mother and four young children—shocking officers who…
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Winfield Community Prays After Tragedy | Wichita News
A horrific tragedy rocked Winfield, Kansas, when a father took his own life and that of his four young children and their mother in a devastating family loss…
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Wichita Loan Closet Changes Lives | Wichita News
Wichita’s Medical Loan Closet is changing lives by lending out essential equipment like hospital beds and wheelchairs—free of charge—to those who can’t afford…
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Augusta Girl Hit by Fleeing Pontiac | Wichita News
A young girl is critically injured after a hit-and-run crash in Augusta — the driver fled on a Pontiac G6 from 2005-2009. Authorities are urgently asking the…
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Salina Shelter in Crisis | Wichita News
Salina Animal Services is in deep trouble after a damning city-commissioned report exposed systemic failures in sanitation, disease control, and leadership —…
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Crown Uptown Theatre Faces Demolition | Wichita News
The Crown Uptown Theatre in Wichita, a beloved cultural landmark and community gem for decades, is on the brink of demolition after its current owner filed a…
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Tragic Family Tragedy Under Review | Wichita News
In a heartbreaking case from Winfield, Kansas, police are reviewing over twenty prior calls involving Ronald Williams and his wife Kelly George—parents who…
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Crown Theatre’s Future Decides Tuesday | Wichita News
The Crown Uptown Theatre in Wichita is once again at the center of a heated debate—will it be demolished or saved? The owner has refiled for demolition, giving…
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Cyclospora Outbreak: Safe Lunch Tips | Wichita News
Cyclospora outbreak surges in Kansas with 748 cases—symptoms can hide for weeks, making kids unwitting carriers. Officials are hunting the source, recalling…
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Wichita Votes on Downtown 2035 Vision | Wichita News
Wichita’s city council faces a pivotal vote Tuesday on the Downtown Wichita Action Plan 2035 — a bold blueprint to reshape the city center by 2035. Designed to…
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Six Dead, Mother and Husband Accused | Wichita News
Six lives lost in Winfield, Kansas — a tragedy now deepened by shocking new details: the mother, Kelly George, and her husband, Ronald Williams Senior, are…
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Buffalo Tops Chiefs in Fan Index | Wichita News
Buffalo Bills fans just claimed the crown as NFL’s most passionate fanbase, topping a new Nielsen study that measures fandom beyond TV ratings—through merch…
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High School Football & Chiefs Preseason | Wichita News
High school football in Kansas is officially underway with teams like Derby, Garden Plain, and Cheney hitting the field for their first day of practice, while…
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Pedestrian Crash in Wichita | Wichita News
A pedestrian was critically injured in a crash Monday afternoon near Douglas and Hydraulic avenues in Wichita, with authorities still piecing together the…
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Listening for Tornadoes with Sound | Wichita News
Scientists at Oklahoma State University are pioneering a revolutionary way to detect tornadoes by listening for their hidden sonic signature—low-frequency…
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Kansas Boosts Walks and Bikes with $37M | Wichita News
Kansas is getting a $37 million boost for walking and biking infrastructure, with 33 projects across the state set to transform communities through safer…
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Suspect Caught in PrairieLand Heist | Wichita News
After a year-long chase, deputies finally caught the thief behind a $10K farm equipment heist in Montgomery County — and it turns out this wasn’t an isolated…
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Billy Idol Rocks Wichita’s Reborn Orpheum | Wichita News
Billy Idol is headlining the grand reopening of Wichita’s Orpheum Theatre on September 21st, bringing his iconic punk-pop anthems like “White Wedding” and…
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Lightning Sparks Gas Fire in Glenpool | Wichita News
A major gas fire erupted at an Explorer Pipeline facility in Glenpool, Oklahoma, Monday morning after a lightning strike ignited one of their tanks. The blaze…
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100 MPH with a 4-Year-Old in Back | Wichita News
A driver clocked at 100 mph on I-135 got pulled over—then sped up to 105 when the deputy turned around. When stopped, they revealed a four-year-old in the…
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Fred Dieter's Remains Identified | Wichita News
Fred Dieter, the 77-year-old man missing since June 13th in Butler County, has been found — his remains identified by Sedgwick County forensics. Last seen…
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Kansas Governor’s Race Heats Up | Wichita News
Kansas governor’s race heats up as seasoned Republican Senate President Ty Masterson faces off against rising Democrat State Senator Cindy Holscher. Masterson…
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Kansas and K-State Sports Surge | Wichita News
College sports are heating up across Kansas as K-State and Kansas football teams dive into fall camp, with new stars like Wendell Gregory and Josh Manning…
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Head Start Rules Under Fire | Wichita News
The federal government plans to slash over 1,400 rules for Head Start to save billions and open spots for more kids—but program leaders in Missouri warn that…