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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

Source: KWCH

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

Today in WichitaTues., Nov. 3

57CloudyHigh 57° · Low 44°

  1. Today57°44°
  2. Wed64°47°
  3. Thu56°40°52%
  4. Fri56°39°
  5. Sat59°36°
  • Sunrise 6:56 a.m.
  • Sunset 5:28 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 · Today’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 · Today’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 · Today’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 · Today’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 · Today’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 · Today’s editionSources: Hays Post, Garden City Telegram

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  1. KSN.com1 hour ago

    LIVE BLOG: Election Day in Kansas

    Election Day is here, and Kansas voters will decide several closely watched races. Follow this live blog below for updates throughout the day and night.

  2. KWCH2 hours ago

    'Bonsai & Cheers' happening at Wichita Brewing Co.

  3. Wichita Eagle2 hours ago

    2 Powerball tickets in KS win big prizes on Halloween night — still unclaimed

    Two Powerball tickets sold in southwest Kansas won $100,000 and $50,000 in the Oct. 31 Halloween drawing; winning numbers were 2,4,18,50,56 with Powerball 20.

  4. KAKE2 hours ago

    Need a smile? This livestream features 6 puppies all day long

  5. KAKE2 hours ago

    Election Day reminders with KAKE's Maddy Terril

    See results at kake.com/elections after the polls close.

  6. KAKE2 hours ago

    Codi Martin with Groundworks

    How freezing and thawing temperatures impact your home. https://www.groundworks.com/

  7. Wichita Eagle2 hours ago

    How to watch Kansas City Chiefs vs. New York Jets Week 9 game: Time, TV, odds

    How to watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs. New York Jets Week 9 game Sunday from Arrowhead. Game time, TV channel and NFL betting details for KC vs. NY Jets.

  8. KAKE3 hours ago

    Voting underway in Sedgwick County on Election Day

    Election Commissioner Laura Rainwater answers questions at voters head to the polls.

  9. KAKE3 hours ago

    Military Salutes - 9am Nov. 3, 2026

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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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