Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of September.
Good morning, Wichita.
📰 Economy
Diesel fuel prices in Kansas reached a record high of $6.22 on Sunday (AAA report), while Wichita’s rate nears $6.19 and is straining trucking and farming budgets.
Rising costs could soon push up prices for everyday goods.
Diesel prices reached a record high today in Kansas, prompting fuel providers and transport companies to examine rising costs + experts say current market trends could extend the surge.
🎓 Education
Brock Booker — a longtime community activist and healthcare CNA — was selected on Sept.
18 to fill District 3 on the Board of Education, with his seat formalized at the Oct. 12 meeting. He will serve until Dec. 31, 2027 and is exploring a run for City Council in 2027.
🏥 Health
Sedgwick County officials confirmed on Sept.
20 that all boil water advisories have been lifted, giving residents access to safe tap water.
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