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Wichita News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Wichita News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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  • Wichita: Tragic storm fatality near Wichita prompts safety alerts | June 22

    Wichita: Tragic storm fatality near Wichita prompts safety alerts | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Wichita residents should stay alert after a fatal storm killed one person and caused flooding and I-35 closures in Sumner County. The city also faces an unclaimed property opportunity with $88 million in assets waiting to be claimed, and local NFL star Breece Hall hosted a youth football camp in Wichita.
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    1 min
  • Wichita: Shooting leaves 1 dead, 5 injured near Kansas City's Jazz District | June 21

    Wichita: Shooting leaves 1 dead, 5 injured near Kansas City's Jazz District | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Wichita's 18th & Vine Jazz District in Kansas City saw a fatal shooting with five injuries, as authorities investigate the incident. The Old Cowtown Museum honors its late curator, a key figure in preserving Wichita's history, while KMUW kicks off its 2026 Summer Pledge Drive with matching donations for local radio support.
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    1 min
  • Wichita: Wichita celebrates Juneteenth with a week of festivities | June 20

    Wichita: Wichita celebrates Juneteenth with a week of festivities | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Wichita kicked off Juneteenth with cultural events and community gatherings, highlighting African American history and resilience, while a 7th-grader made headlines as the only Kansan in the Braille Challenge finals. Wichita fans celebrated Team USA's 2-0 victory at Naftzger Park, and SVEC hosts the 'Concrete Cup' soccer tournament this Saturday.
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    2 mins
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