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Daily 2-minute local news for Wichita, Kansas (United States): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day. Powered by The Local Wire.
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- Wichita News Today — May 14, 2026
Wichita: ICE detains former Coldwater mayor without documentation, a pedestrian is critically injured in an east Wichita crash, and a Tucson Marine's organ donation saves six lives amid rising housing costs and rent spikes.
- Wichita News Today — May 13, 2026
Wichita law enforcement arrested a woman in a fatal hit-and-run crash in west Wichita, while public health officials warned about Hantavirus exposures in Kansas. The city also announced cost-saving measures moving municipal services online…
- Wichita News Today — May 12, 2026
Wichita saw a major economic boost with Boeing's $1 billion investment in its facility, creating hundreds of jobs, and faced public safety concerns after a man was critically injured by an electrical shock while trimming trees in west Wich…
- Wichita News Today — May 11, 2026
Wichita law enforcement made three arrests linked to recent downtown shootings and a homicide, while a new $2 million park opens in Andover this summer. The city's airport also hit a record first-quarter passenger count of over 450,000.
- Wichita News Today — May 10, 2026
Wichita officials are finalizing a long-awaited resolution to the state's water rights battle, with major implications for agriculture and environmental sustainability. A fatal car crash in north Wichita involving an impaired driver has re…
- Wichita News Today — May 09, 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 Clow…
- Wichita News Today — May 08, 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 Cro…
- Wichita News Today — May 07, 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 discu…
- Wichita News Today — May 06, 2026
The Wichita City Council approved a Safe Haven Baby Box initiative and discussed homelessness policies. Local news also reported on a standoff and an ongoing investigation.
- Wichita News Today — May 05, 2026
This episode of Wichita News Today covers the homeless shelter doubling capacity, the upcoming school bond vote, Route 66 inspiring Pixar's Cars, and the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame's 2026 induction class.
- Wichita News Today — May 04, 2026
Wichita law enforcement are investigating a fatal shooting. A new survey labels a local 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 watch…
- Wichita News Today — May 03, 2026
Wichita law enforcement is investigating two shootings in west and south Wichita. The city's real estate market is also showing signs of decline as home prices drop.
- Wichita News Today — May 02, 2026
This episode of Wichita News Today focuses on a 20-cent surge in Wichita gas prices and its impact on local businesses. Other topics include a fatal shooting in Kansas City, Kansas, and potential changes to Kansas state health insurance.
- Wichita News Today — May 01, 2026
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- Wichita News Today — April 30, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for Wichita. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- Wichita News Today — April 29, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for Wichita. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- Wichita News Today — April 28, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for Wichita. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- Wichita News Today — April 27, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for Wichita. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- Wichita News Today — April 26, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for Wichita. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- Wichita News Today — April 25, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for Wichita. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- Wichita News Today — April 24, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for Wichita. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- Wichita News Today — April 23, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for Wichita. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- Wichita News Today — April 22, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for Wichita. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- Wichita News Today — April 21, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for Wichita. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- Wichita News Today — April 20, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for Wichita. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- Wichita News Today — April 19, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for Wichita. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- Wichita News Today — April 18, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for Wichita. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- Wichita News Today — April 17, 2026
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- Wichita News Today — April 16, 2026
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- Wichita News Today — April 15, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for Wichita. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- Wichita News Today — April 14, 2026
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- Wichita News Today — April 13, 2026
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- Wichita News Today — April 12, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for Wichita. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- Wichita News Today — April 11, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for Wichita. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- Wichita News Today — April 10, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for Wichita. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- Wichita News Today — April 09, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for Wichita. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- Wichita News Today — April 08, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for Wichita. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.