Episodes

  • Wichita News Today — May 09, 2026

    Wichita News Today — May 09, 2026
    May 9 2026
    Wichita law enforcement is investigating a fatal standoff in Hays involving a stolen handgun, while gas prices surge past $4 a gallon in Kansas. A Wichita clown named The Jester is reviving street performance with weekly events called Clown Jam, and Isely Elementary students are gaining real-world experience through the Careers on Wheels program.
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    2 mins
  • Wichita News Today — May 08, 2026

    Wichita News Today — May 08, 2026
    May 8 2026
    Wichita officials are addressing a fatal overdose incident in southwest Wichita and a cybersecurity breach affecting local schools like Wichita State University Tech. The city is also grappling with the uncertain future of the historic Crown Uptown Theatre amid preservation debates.
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    2 mins
  • Wichita News Today — May 07, 2026

    Wichita News Today — May 07, 2026
    May 7 2026
    Wichita residents are facing a critical public safety debate after a 4-year-old was killed by an Amazon delivery vehicle in Kansas City, while a 50-year-old chemical spill case resurfaces with demands for justice. City officials also discuss a proposed law school in Sedgwick County and the dimming of Wichita’s iconic light towers.
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    2 mins
  • Wichita News Today — May 06, 2026

    Wichita News Today — May 06, 2026
    May 6 2026
    Wichita's city council approved a Safe Haven Baby Box initiative, marking the first of its kind in the city, and debated homelessness policies amid growing tensions over resource allocation. A tense standoff in west Wichita and ongoing investigations into a multi-hour incident added to the day's local news coverage.
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    2 mins
  • Wichita News Today — May 05, 2026

    Wichita News Today — May 05, 2026
    May 5 2026
    Wichita's homeless shelter doubles capacity to handle summer heat and weather emergencies, while city leaders prepare for a $615 million school bond vote in November. A stretch of Route 66 near Wichita inspired Pixar's *Cars* and the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame inducted its record-breaking 2026 class.
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    2 mins
  • Wichita News Today — May 04, 2026

    Wichita News Today — May 04, 2026
    May 4 2026
    Wichita law enforcement are investigating a fatal shooting in KCK near a residential area, while a new survey labels the city’s highway off-ramp as the most stressful in Kansas. The Nomar district’s Open Streets ICT festival is set to take place, and Wichita homebuyers are watching median home prices dip slightly.
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    1 min
  • Wichita News Today — May 03, 2026

    Wichita News Today — May 03, 2026
    May 3 2026
    Wichita law enforcement is investigating two shootings in west and south Wichita, prompting increased police patrols. The city's real estate market is also showing signs of decline as home prices drop, raising concerns about local economic growth.
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    2 mins
  • Wichita News Today — May 02, 2026

    Wichita News Today — May 02, 2026
    May 2 2026
    Wichita gas prices hit a new high after a 20-cent surge, impacting local small businesses and daily operations. A fatal shooting in Kansas City, Kansas, and potential changes to Kansas state health insurance are among the key updates covered.
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    2 mins