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Election Day in Wichita will be windy and cooler, with a high near 59

If you're heading to the polls today, bundle up. After Monday night's storms, KWCH forecasts a few early showers, then cloudy and breezy skies in Wichita, with a high of 59.

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Wichita highs rebound to the 60s after Election Day

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Forecast high in Wichita
Nov. 359°
Nov. 467°
Nov. 562°
Nov. 663°
Nov. 765°
Nov. 863°
Nov. 968°

Today in WichitaWed., Nov. 4

46ClearHigh 64° · Low 46°

  1. Today64°46°
  2. Thu57°38°
  3. Fri53°37°
  4. Sat56°35°
  5. Sun65°39°
  • Sunrise 6:57 a.m.
  • Sunset 5:27 p.m.

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WeatherSevere storms could hit Wichita Monday afternoon and evening, with tornadoes possibleIf you're heading out today, check the sky first. The National Weather Service says Wichita has a good chance of severe weather Monday as two rounds of storms come through, with tornadoes, gusts over 70 mph and half-dollar-size hail possible.Monday’s editionRead SportsWashburn and Emporia State will meet in Wichita for the MIAA soccer semifinals FridayIf you like college soccer, mark Fri., Nov. 6. No. 1 seed Washburn faces No. 5 seed Emporia State in the MIAA semifinals at the Scheels Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, and kickoff is set for 3 p.m.Monday’s editionRead SportsK-State women open the basketball season tonight against Wichita StateIf you're a Shockers fan, basketball season starts tonight. Jeff Mittie and the 'Cats host in-state foe Wichita State on Monday night to open 2026-27. KSNT says K-State senior Taryn Sides talked about the Wildcats navigating injuries and their goal of returning to the NCAA Tournament.Monday’s editionRead WeatherStorms are headed for Wichita on Monday, and Election Day could bring gusts over 50 mphIf you're heading out Sunday, you're in good shape. KSN's Storm Track 3 forecast has Wichita mostly cloudy with a high of 71 and a 10% chance of showers. Monday is the day to plan around.Sunday’s editionRead Prep FootballMaize South stunned Salina South 17-14 in the 5A playoffs, and regional games are Nov. 5 and 6If you caught Friday night's playoff openers, this was the surprise. No. 12 seed Maize South stunned No. 5 Salina South, 17-14, on the road in Class 5A, three weeks after losing to the same team. The Mavericks had fewer than 200 yards of offense, but their defense piled up five sacks, four takeaways and a touchdown.Sunday’s editionRead Public SafetyWichita State police gave an all-clear Friday evening after a bomb threat near the HAMR buildingIf you were near Wichita State's campus Friday afternoon, you may have seen emergency crews. KAKE reports the WSU Police Department received a threat of a bomb on campus at or near the Hub for Advanced Manufacturing and Research, known as HAMR. KWCH says the university posted about it on social media and asked people to avoid the area while crews responded.Saturday’s editionRead

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  • VotingHaven't voted yet? Today 109 polling sites in Sedgwick County are open from 7 a.m.

    Haven't voted yet? Today 109 polling sites in Sedgwick County are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and you can check your polling place and sample ballot on the Kansas Secretary of State website. As of Friday, Oct. 30, the state reported 303,878 ballots cast in person and 72,059 of 107,914 mailed ballots returned. In-person advance voting ran Oct. 19 through Nov. 2.

    News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSources: KSN.com, KAKE

  • DJsDJs at the Polls, a national, nonpartisan get-out-the-vote effort, comes to Wichita for the first time today at 28 of the 109 polling locations.

    DJs at the Polls, a national, nonpartisan get-out-the-vote effort, comes to Wichita for the first time today at 28 of the 109 polling locations. Times vary by site. One of the DJs is Mario Barnes, a Wichita Public Schools Future Ready Advocate Mentor who performs as "DJ Super Mario".

    News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSources: Wichita Eagle, KWCH

  • Time offElection Day isn't a holiday, but Kansas law says employees are entitled to at least two consecutive hours to vote while the polls are open, between 7 a.m.

    Election Day isn't a holiday, but Kansas law says employees are entitled to at least two consecutive hours to vote while the polls are open, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. today.

    News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: Wichita Eagle

  • ShockersWichita State opens its season against Cal State Northridge at 6:30 p.m.

    Wichita State opens its season against Cal State Northridge at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Koch Arena, with the game streaming on ESPN+. Coach Paul Mills has settled on a nine-man rotation but hasn't decided the starting lineup.

    News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: Wichita Eagle

  • RoundaboutPark City plans a roundabout at 85th Street North and Broadway.

    Park City plans a roundabout at 85th Street North and Broadway. Work is scheduled to begin in the spring, and the intersection will be closed in both directions during construction.

    News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: Wichita Eagle

  • ScoutingQuivira Council, Scouting America, announced the merger of Coronado Council into Quivira Council.

    Quivira Council, Scouting America, announced the merger of Coronado Council into Quivira Council. The council now serves 81 counties across Kansas, with more than 4,500 Scouts and over 2,500 registered Scout leaders. The merger follows two years of planning.

    Around Kansas · Tuesday’s editionSources: Hays Post, Garden City Telegram

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  1. KWCH1 hour ago

    Holscher holds narrow lead over Masterson in uncalled Kansas governor’s race

    The margin sits at 5,557 votes with mail ballots outstanding

  2. The Topeka Capital-Journal2 hours ago

    Roger Marshall and Ty Masterson host election watch party in Wichita

    Roger Marshall and Ty Masterson look for wins in respected races at their Wichita watch party.

  3. KSN.com2 hours ago

    How Kansas voters decided on school bond measures

    Kansas voters weighed in on several school bond measures Tuesday that would fund millions of dollars in facility upgrades and new construction projects.

  4. Wichita Eagle2 hours ago

    Kansas governor race still too close to call. Masterson and Holscher wait for a victor

    The Kansas governor race between Ty Masterson and Cindy Holscher remained razor thin with 93% counted, no winner yet and results expected overnight.

  5. KWCH2 hours ago

    Sedgwick County District 1 commissioner loses re-election bid

    Sedgwick County Commission District 1 will see new leadership in January.

    Also reported byWichita Eagle

  6. Kansas Public Radio2 hours ago

    Watch: Roger Marshall Concedes to Adam Hamilton in US Senate race

    Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), candidate for reelection, speaks to supporters on Election Night in Wichita, KS.

  7. KSN.com3 hours ago

    Cities, counties in Kansas decide on sales tax questions

    Out of the 19 sales tax questions put in front of voters in the KSN viewing area, 11 of them have passed so far.

  8. KAKE3 hours ago

    Wichita voters pass both school bond questions after nearly 20 years of no bonds

  9. Kansas State Collegian3 hours ago

    ‘Cats cruise in 1st game of season

    K-State women’s basketball started its 35th season under head coach Jeff Mittie on Monday, defeating Wichita State 61-41. Freshman forward Shaila Nde starred in her first game as a Wildcat with 12 points and nine rebounds. Senior guard Taryn Sides led the team in scoring with 15 points and added six rebounds. Forcing a Wichita...

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Daily Wichitato me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

Windy, cooler Election Day, and Sedgwick County polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Plus, DJs at 28 polling places and Wichita State's season opener Wednesday night.

The TLDR

  1. Election Day is windy and cooler, with a Wichita high near 59
  2. Sedgwick County's 109 polling sites are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  3. DJs at the Polls makes its Wichita debut at 28 sites
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