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William Berg's career-high 26 points carry Wichita State past CSUN 79-67 in the opener

If you missed it: William Berg scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as Wichita State opened the 2026-27 season with a 79-67 win over CSUN on Wednesday at Charles Koch Arena.

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Wichita State opened its season with a 79-67 win over CSUN

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    Wichita State79
    FinalThe Shockers are 1-0 after Wednesday's opener at Charles Koch Arena.

Sources: Hutch Post, KWCH, CBS Sports

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  • Ramp closureThe ramp from westbound Kellogg to southbound I-135 is closed from 6 a.m.

    The ramp from westbound Kellogg to southbound I-135 is closed from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday for redecking, KDOT said. It's part of a bridge replacement project.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Wichita Eagle

  • Winter shelterSecond Light's emergency winter shelter at 1026 N.

    Second Light's emergency winter shelter at 1026 N. Main St. opened Sunday and has seen 90 people a night so far. Second Light says it's working on adding beds, and the Union Rescue Mission is also getting ready for the cold season.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KWCH

  • Second LightRetired Wichita police officer Nate Schwiethale, known as "Officer Nate," will lead operations at Second Light, the center announced Thursday.

    Retired Wichita police officer Nate Schwiethale, known as "Officer Nate," will lead operations at Second Light, the center announced Thursday. He spent 25 years at the department, where he founded and led field operations for the Homeless Outreach Team.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KSN.com

  • New voiceWichita native Denning Gerig called his first game as the Voice of the Shockers on Wednesday night.

    Wichita native Denning Gerig called his first game as the Voice of the Shockers on Wednesday night. He follows Mike Kennedy, who held the job for 46 seasons.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Wichita Eagle

  • Little HouseWichita native Robert Warrior, a University of Kansas professor, served as a story consultant on Netflix's "Little House on the Prairie." He worked to make sure the show portrayed the Osage Nation accurately, and he appears as an extra in one episode.

    Wichita native Robert Warrior, a University of Kansas professor, served as a story consultant on Netflix's "Little House on the Prairie." He worked to make sure the show portrayed the Osage Nation accurately, and he appears as an extra in one episode.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KWCH

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  6. Wichita Eagle3 hours ago

    How Kenyon Giles is repaying William Berg for the dirty work at Wichita State

    William Berg helped Kenyon Giles set records last season. Now Giles is returning the favor, and their changing chemistry could transform WSU’s offense.

  7. Wichita Eagle4 hours ago

    Wichita makes soccer history: Maize South, Kapaun to meet for 5A title

    Maize South and Kapaun Mt. Carmel will meet in a historic all-Wichita Class 5A boys soccer state championship after winning their Kansas semifinal games.

  8. KSN.com4 hours ago

    Rose Hill, Berean Academy punch tickets to state championship

    ROSE HILL, Kan. (KSNW) – Rose Hill and Berean Academy both needed extra time to claim semifinal wins Thursday to advance to the 4-1A state championship match. The Rockets defeated Bishop Miege 3-2 thanks to a 4-3 edge in penalty kicks. The Warriors topped Heritage Christian 3-2 in overtime. The Rockets trailed 2-0 in the

  9. KSN.com4 hours ago

    Maize South rallies in second half to move on to title match

    MAIZE, Kan. (KSNW) – Maize South scored a pair of goals to break a 1-1 tie in the second half en route to a 3-2 win over De Soto to secure a spot in the 5A state championship match. The Mavericks took the lead on an Andres Yescas goal off a free kick in the

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Berg's 26 lead Shockers past CSUN; state soccer finals Saturday

Plus, Rose Hill, Kapaun Mt. Carmel and Maize South play for state soccer titles Saturday.

The TLDR

  1. Berg scores 26 as Wichita State beats CSUN 79-67
  2. Rose Hill, Kapaun Mt. Carmel and Maize South play for state soccer titles Saturday
  3. Kellogg ramp to southbound I-135 closed until 3 p.m.
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