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Wichita voters approve the $615 million school bond, the district's first win since 2008

If you have a child in Wichita Public Schools, Tuesday's vote touches you.

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Two questions make up the $615 million Wichita school bond

Source: Wichita Eagle

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Question 1$407.1M66.2%
Question 2$207.9M33.8%

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SchoolsWichita voters approve the $615 million school bond, the district's first since 2008Wichita said "yes, yes." Voters in the district chose yes on both questions by about 60%, and KWCH says the $615 million measure will pay for building improvements across USD 259 campuses.Wednesday’s editionRead SchoolsHere's what the Wichita school bond means for your property tax bill and four closing schoolsIf you own property in the Wichita school district, the two questions hit your bill differently. KSN says Question 1 extends the 2008 mill levy rate past its 2029 date without an increase. Question 2 would add 2.18 mills, the Eagle reported.Wednesday’s editionRead WeatherElection Day in Wichita will be windy and cooler, with a high near 59If 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. KSN puts the high at 61 with a 30% chance of rain.Tuesday’s editionRead 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

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  • ShockersWichita State beat Cal State Northridge 79-67 in Wednesday's season opener at Koch Arena.

    Wichita State beat Cal State Northridge 79-67 in Wednesday's season opener at Koch Arena. Senior center William Berg had 26 points and 16 rebounds, and Kenyon Giles added 21 points and a career-high eight assists. The Matadors cut the lead to 1 during a stretch of more than 7 minutes without a Shockers field goal. The Shockers were picked to win the American Conference by the league's coaches.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Wichita Eagle, KSN.com, KWCH

  • FlightsSouthwest Airlines is moving up its new nonstop service between Wichita and Nashville to Jan.

    Southwest Airlines is moving up its new nonstop service between Wichita and Nashville to Jan. 6, 2027, two months earlier than first planned, the airport said in an Oct. 22 Facebook post.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Wichita Eagle

  • ThunderDillon Boucher, a former Wichita Thunder captain, made his NHL debut Wednesday night with the Chicago Blackhawks against the Florida Panthers.

    Dillon Boucher, a former Wichita Thunder captain, made his NHL debut Wednesday night with the Chicago Blackhawks against the Florida Panthers. He played 151 games for the Thunder and is the 785th former ECHL player to reach the NHL.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KSN.com

  • SoccerDaniel Ndabaga scored his first goal of the season with five minutes left in Tuesday night's historic win for Wichita East over Southeast.

    Daniel Ndabaga scored his first goal of the season with five minutes left in Tuesday night's historic win for Wichita East over Southeast.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Wichita Eagle

  • K-StateCoach Collin Klein said there is an "outside chance" quarterback Avery Johnson returns this year, calling the absence "probably looking longer than not." Blake Barnett is in line to start Saturday, Nov.

    Coach Collin Klein said there is an "outside chance" quarterback Avery Johnson returns this year, calling the absence "probably looking longer than not." Blake Barnett is in line to start Saturday, Nov. 7, against Oklahoma State, the team's fourth starting quarterback in as many weeks.

    Around Kansas · Today’s editionSource: Wichita Eagle

  • School bondsFredonia voters rejected an $11.6 million school bond Tuesday, and Hutchinson voters appear to have shot down a $36 million one.

    Fredonia voters rejected an $11.6 million school bond Tuesday, and Hutchinson voters appear to have shot down a $36 million one. Most school bond measures across Kansas got the thumbs-up, KSN reports.

    Around Kansas · Today’s editionSource: KSN.com

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Wichita voters pass the $615 million school bond

Plus, Wichita voters approve the $615 million school bond, the district's first win since 2008.

The TLDR

  1. Wichita voters pass the $615 million school bond
  2. Poll: which bond project are you most curious about?
  3. Shockers beat CSUN 79-67 in the season opener
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