Daily editionTuesday, August 18th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of August.
Community
Sigma Gamma Rho celebrated Jackson Mortuary’s 100th anniversary on Aug. 2 at Wichita State Connect — recognizing five generations of family service and the business’s historic role in the community.
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Wichita Medical Loan Closet offers residents a way to manage medical expenses with short-term loans; contact the service via their Google listing for application details & eligibility criteria.
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Business
Cox customers in Wichita will transition to Spectrum as the merger closes this week, with current plans remaining unchanged while new offers like no-contract pricing and same-day technician appointments are introduced—Spectrum also hinted at new service and sales jobs with a starting wage of $20.
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Culture
A petition to save the Crown Uptown Theatre in College Hill is gathering local signatures as supporters urge officials to review preservation measures.
The community hopes the historic venue will be protected for future generations.
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Education
Wichita State University academic advising helps students set goals, understand policies, and connect with campus resources.
Students including first-year, graduate, and honors can schedule appointments through links in their myWSU accounts.
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Government
A website lets Wichita residents check if their vehicles were Flocked but many may not see records as audit logs remain unreleased amid pending litigation.
Flock Safety CEO promised system changes+local police credit the 191 cameras with aiding investigations.
KWCHRead more
Health
Health officials reported 748 Cyclospora cases on Monday — prompting advice for parents to swap lunch items like bagged lettuce for safer options such as bananas and avocados while thoroughly cleaning firm produce to lower risk.
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