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Daily editionThursday, August 13th, 2026

Good morning, Wichita.

The Daily Wichita Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of August.

Community

  1. KDOT warns of traffic delays on I-135 this weekend due to bridge construction.

    Southbound lanes from 9th Street to Lincoln and near 101st Street will see closures — drivers are urged to use alternate routes and allow extra travel time.

    KNSSRead more

Culture

  1. Wichita band The Velvet Fever will celebrate its new recording 'Freewriter' this weekend with a listening session at Spektrum Muzik in Delano from 5 to 6 p.m. and perform at Norton's Brewing Company on Aug. 22 from 4:30 to 5 p.m., drawing inspiration from vintage typewriter sounds + creative energy.

    KMUWRead more

Education

  1. A Wichita middle school gym teacher is preparing for classes without AC as the district begins its 2026-2027 school year tomorrow + an extreme heat advisory remains in effect through the week.

    KAKERead more

  2. Wichita State’s Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker offers food, hygiene, baby products & professional clothing to registered students, faculty and staff facing food deserts; visitors can take ten credits of items per week, with credits allocated based on item size.

    The SunflowerRead more

  3. Thousands of Wichita students head back to class today under a new statewide policy banning cell phones during the school day.

    Each school will decide how devices are secured as classes resume.

    FOX KansasRead more

  4. Wichita North High School celebrated the start of in-person classes today at a welcoming event for returning students.

    KWCHRead more

Health

  1. Kansas residents using Healthcare.gov may face premium hikes of 10% to 35% in 2027 as insurers seek higher rates to cover rising health care costs.

    Missouri regulators are accepting public comments until Aug. 31, and final rates are expected by Oct. 31.

    KMUWRead more

  2. Cost of pet care is rising in Wichita, making it harder for owners to rehome animals (increased transport fees for moving pets between shelters add to the challenge) as fewer adoptions take place.

    KMUWRead more

  3. State health officials reported 748 cyclosporiasis cases statewide so far this year, with Sedgwick County reaching 100 cases by Wednesday, Aug. 12.

    Officials said salads remain safe if recalled items are avoided (more than 600 cases were reported last month).

    KWCHRead more

  4. The Midwest Newsroom asks residents in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska to share their experiences with freebirth and unassisted pregnancy — a trending practice on social media among those choosing natural birthing methods.

    Medical professionals and individuals are invited to complete a short survey to help report on these choices.

    KMUWRead more