Daily editionFriday, August 21st, 2026
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of August.
Business
Cox and Charter finalized their merger, uniting their communication networks to better serve the area as the companies combine resources.
The new formation may soon impact local service options for Wichita residents.
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Charter Communications has finalized a merger deal with Cox Communications with plans to rebrand Cox Kansas to Spectrum within a year.
The company will offer a free year of mobile service to current Cox internet customers and launch its full product suite in former Cox markets (mid-September).
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Sports
Wichita State confirmed that Kenyon Giles is returning for his fifth season amid an ongoing NCAA eligibility case.
He averaged 19.1 points last season and played every game, and the announcement was made on social media Wednesday afternoon.
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Accidents
A 17-year-old fullback and wide receiver from Pawnee Heights High School died during practice Tuesday night in Rozel when deputies and paramedics responded after a 911 call at 8:30 p.m.—an autopsy was scheduled for Thursday to determine the cause.
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