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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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Midnight Crash in Wichita Old Town | Wichita News
Midnight in Wichita’s Old Town turns deadly as a white Ford Mustang strikes two pedestrians crossing Douglas Avenue—sending a 67-year-old man and a 61-year-old…
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Flock Safety and the Privacy Debate | Wichita News
Flock Safety’s license plate scanning tech is sparking a national privacy debate as millions check “Have I Been Flocked?”—seeing your plate doesn’t mean…
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Scam Alert Agent Larry James | Wichita News
Scammers are impersonating “Agent Larry James” on social media, tricking people into handing over personal info and cash—don’t fall for it. Sheriff’s office…
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Man Wanted in Haysville Standoff | Wichita News
A wanted man with a violent history is still at large after a dramatic, multi-agency standoff in Haysville. Ryan Houlden, 35, is sought for aggravated…
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Wichita Habitat Expands to Repair, Educate | Wichita News
Wichita Habitat for Humanity is reinventing itself—after 40 years of building homes, they’re now tackling the urgent need for home repairs, helping older…
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Kansas Motorcycle Crash Leaves Rider Injured | Wichita News
A harrowing motorcycle crash in western Kansas left a 54-year-old Kentucky rider critically injured after veering off the road and crashing into a…
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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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Court Orders Nexstar to Step Back | Wichita News
A federal court just handed a major win to Kansas AG Kris Kobach and fellow attorneys general, ordering Nexstar to immediately remove its executives from…
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Critical Injury in Wichita Cutting | Wichita News
A violent stabbing rocked downtown Wichita around 6:43 PM Sunday in the 800 block of North Main Street near Main and Murdock, leaving one person in critical…
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Abilene Honors Wild Bill Hickok | Wichita News
Abilene, Kansas, unveiled a striking new monument to Wild Bill Hickok, the legendary lawman who shaped the town’s Wild West legacy in just eight months…
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Free Shoes for Young Runners | Wichita News
Wichita’s “Run It Forward” event dropped some serious shoe love on student-athletes, handing out free running gear to keep young runners injury-free and ready…
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Wichita’s Biomedical Campus Takes Shape | Wichita News
Wichita’s new biomedical campus, a joint venture between KU and WSU, is poised to revolutionize healthcare education and delivery right in the heart of…
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Midnight Crash on East Douglas | Wichita News
Midnight Crash on East Douglas | Wichita News
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Kansas SNAP Crisis Deepens | Wichita News
Over 32,000 Kansans have lost food assistance since new laws kicked in — with nearly 7,000 cut off in just July 2026, the largest single-month drop since…
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Three Gun Incidents in Wichita | Wichita News
Three separate gun accidents in Wichita over the weekend highlight the deadly consequences of careless firearm handling: a man shot himself while fiddling with…
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Adopt Wild Horses This Weekend | Wichita News
Wild horses and burros are heading to adoption this weekend—120 majestic animals ready for forever homes. Since 1973, the Bureau of Land Management has placed…
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Speeding on I-135 Ends in Danger | Wichita News
Drivers on I-135 are getting a wake-up call after McPherson County Sheriff’s Office caught multiple cars speeding dangerously—some hitting 100+ mph in 75 mph…
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AI Voice Scams Target Parents | Wichita News
A mom nearly fell for a terrifying AI-powered scam when a caller, sounding exactly like her daughter, claimed she was kidnapped—only to reveal it was a…
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Ken Atnip: Wichita’s Steadfast Lawman | Wichita News
Wichita lost a true community pillar this week with the passing of Ken Atnip, a beloved retired police captain who devoted 35 years to law enforcement and…
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Fentanyl in Daycare Restroom | Wichita News
A 43-year-old man, Courtney McGee Cannon, admitted to trafficking fentanyl after dropping a bag in a Topeka daycare restroom—surveillance confirmed he was…
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Armadillo Escapes Kansas Police | Wichita News
An armadillo named Marcus caused quite the stir in Ellis, Kansas, when police had to dig him out of a planter and escort him out of town—complete with a…
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Two Suicide Attempts in Half an Hour | Wichita News
Two suicide attempts rocked Sedgwick County Jail within half an hour—first a 20-year-old recently transferred from mental health care, who survived and…
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Missouri Voters Rewriting Policy | Wichita News
Missouri voters are proving they’re more progressive than their Republican leanings suggest, using ballot initiatives to push through big wins on Medicaid…
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Wichita Tragedy: Community Gathers to Mourn | Wichita News
A heartbreaking murder-suicide in Wichita has claimed five lives, and Lutheran Church Charities Hearts of Mercy & Compassion is offering a safe, open space for…
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Tragic Family Shooting in Winfield | Wichita News
A chilling tragedy unfolded in Winfield when police responded to a call claiming a man had killed his family and planned suicide—only to find him dead…
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Kansas Supreme Court Upholds Brown’s Conviction | Wichita News
The Kansas Supreme Court has sealed Rico Brown Junior’s fate, upholding his life sentence for the 2023 murder of 16-year-old Elrecus Nolan Junior — with parole…
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Marketside Tomato Bisque Recall Alert | Wichita News
Kettle Cuisine is recalling Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits over a potential listeria contamination — don’t eat it, return it for a refund, and wash your…
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Buhler Schools Send Kids Home Early | Wichita News
Buhler Schools Send Kids Home Early | Wichita News
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Masterson Steps Aside Amid GoCreate Scrutiny | Wichita News
Senate President Ty Masterson is stepping away from his GoCreate role starting August 17th to focus on the general election — a move his team says is routine…
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Two Suicide Attempts at Sedgwick County Jail | Wichita News
Two suicide attempts by inmates at Sedgwick County Jail within 24 minutes sent shockwaves through the facility — one a 20-year-old male who’d just returned…
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Neighbor’s Dispute Ends in 31-Month Sentence | Wichita News
Allan Gunneson sentenced to 31 months for involuntary manslaughter after a neighborly dispute turned deadly in September 2025 — a chilling reminder of how…
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Big Rig Flips on Kansas Highway | Wichita News
Big Rig Flips on Kansas Highway | Wichita News
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Heat Wave Risks You Can't Ignore | Wichita News
When temps soar, outdoor workers face real danger — from heat rash to life-threatening heat stroke. One local fencing boss already feels the pinch: staffing…
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Noah Jirgens Aims for Latvia | Wichita News
A Kansas native with Latvian roots, Noah Jirgens is chasing Olympic glory not for the U.S., but for Latvia—thanks to dual citizenship earned through his dad’s…
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Heat Wave Risks You Can't Ignore | Wichita News
When temps soar, outdoor workers face real danger — from heat rash to life-threatening heat stroke. One local fencing boss already feels the pinch: staffing…
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Blood Shortage Crisis Hits Hospitals | Wichita News
The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm on the worst blood shortage in four years, warning hospitals may have to cancel surgeries or limit care as…
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DEA Targets Fentanyl in Kansas | Wichita News
DEA ramps up overdose crackdown in Kansas, training local cops in Dodge City while seizing over two million fentanyl doses—Wichita alone nabbed 175K pills and…
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Daycare Provider Arrested for Child Abuse | Wichita News
A daycare provider in Garnett, Kansas, has been arrested on multiple serious charges after allegedly causing severe injuries to two young children under her…
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Flock Safety Cameras Under Fire | Wichita News
Flock Safety is tightening the reins on its controversial license plate readers after mounting backlash over police misuse — including a case where an officer…
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Community Prays for Wichita Family | Wichita News
Tonight at 8:30 PM, Grace Point Assembly of God in Winfield is hosting a community prayer vigil to honor a family tragically lost in a recent shooting—and to…
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Heat Forces Grill to Cut Hours | Wichita News
When the heat hits 90 degrees inside a restaurant kitchen, even AC can’t save the day. Thunderbird Grill in Towanda, Kansas, is cutting hours—closing at 2 p.m…
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Wichita Prisoner Missing After Escape | Wichita News
A 36-year-old inmate, Jauwon Antonio Allen, escaped from a Wichita work release facility Thursday evening. Described as Black, 5’7”, 234 lbs, with a stocky…
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Wichita Downtown’s 2035 Vision | Wichita News
Wichita’s downtown is getting a major upgrade with a bold 2035 action plan shaped by over a thousand residents—aiming to transform the city’s core into a…
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Two Teens Arrested in Wichita Shooting | Wichita News
Two teens arrested in Wichita after a deadly shooting on August 5th — victims, including 18-year-old Thomas Walker who died days later, were shot then crashed…
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Wichita Offers Free Bus Rides to Cooling Centers | Wichita News
Wichita’s rolling out a lifesaving heat relief plan: free bus rides to cooling centers this weekend—no voucher needed. With triple-digit temps scorching the…
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Teen Suspects Face Grave Charges in Wichita Shooting | Wichita News
A tragic shooting in Wichita claims the life of 18-year-old Thomas Walker, who was shot multiple times during a crash while being driven to the hospital by his…
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Kansas Boosts Rural Health Amid Medicaid Worries | Wichita News
Kansas just poured a million dollars into rural healthcare, boosting seven clinics to expand services and tackle local health challenges — from nutrition and…
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Tragedy in Winfield Calls for Support | Wichita News
A heart-wrenching tragedy in Winfield has left a community reeling after a father took his own life and that of his four young children and their mother. In…
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Gun Laws Fail When History Matters | Wichita News
Neighbors say they heard gunshots before a recent incident at a house, and one neighbor recalls Williams previously pointing a gun at a UPS driver—who fled and…
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Emporia Residents Push Back on BESS | Wichita News
Emporia’s residents are pushing back hard on battery storage and data center projects, with a BESS petition now officially valid and headed to the city…
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Inmate Death at Kansas Prison Under Investigation | Wichita News
An 80-year-old inmate, Larry Gregg, died unexpectedly in his cell at Kansas’ Lansing Correctional Facility, prompting an independent autopsy and involvement of…
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Body Found in Wichita Woods Identified | Wichita News
Wichita police have identified the body found in a wooded area near South Seneca and West Forty-seventh Street as Sarah Clawson, a 40-year-old local…
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Kansas Turnpike Tolls Rise for Upgrades | Wichita News
Kansas is investing nearly half a billion dollars over the next few years to upgrade its turnpike—resurfacing roads, widening busy lanes, repairing exits, and…
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Wichita Schools Welcome Back with Energy | Wichita News
Wichita’s schools kicked off the new year with electric energy, as students returned to classrooms surrounded by cheering families, community groups, and even…
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Heat Wave Lingers With Storm Threat | Wichita News
Wichita’s under an extreme heat warning that’ll last through Friday—with triple-digit temps and dangerous conditions, especially south of the weather boundary…
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Gunneson Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter | Wichita News
Allan Gunneson walked into court this past Thursday to receive a 31-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the fatal…
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Wichita Courts Send Text Reminders | Wichita News
Wichita’s launching a new text alert system to help you never miss your court date again—no scams, no personal info requested, just a friendly reminder…
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Kansas Turnpike Gets Major Upgrade | Wichita News
Kansas Turnpike is getting a $500 million upgrade to ease traffic between Kansas City and Wichita—think wider lanes, smoother interchanges, and smarter tech…
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73-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation | Wichita News
73-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation | Wichita News
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Udall House Fire Leaves Two Firefighters Injured | Wichita News
Udall House Fire Leaves Two Firefighters Injured | Wichita News