Good morning, Wichita.

A Wichita woman completed her lifelong goal of visiting all 50 states and has now returned home after years of travel.

Her journey shows that bold dreams can be achieved right here in our community.

A grass fire north of Towanda has prompted some home evacuations along Northwest 30th Street and Northwest River Valley Road since about 1:30 p.m., and crews are still working to control the blaze today.

Seneca Street Liquor in Delano saw a surge in attention after a customer's TikTok video made its catchy jingle go viral on Thursday, Sept.

3. The viral success boosted business at the shop.

Crews are setting up rides, booths and event areas in Hutchinson as the Kansas State Fair starts in over a week.

The fair marks 120 years of 4-H, 35 years of Little Red School House and the 250th birthday of the United States—download the fair app to plan your visit.

For six weeks the Wichita Children’s Theatre and Dance Center has been without air conditioning and now fall programs may be canceled if repairs are not completed; executive director Kelly Wonsetler Staiger is planning a garage sale fundraiser to supplement funds for new wiring costing approximately $8,000+.

Despite high fuel and airfare costs, many travelers plan to visit loved ones and explore local attractions during Labor Day weekend.

Eisenhower National Airport is set to see heavy traffic as residents adapt their trips with shorter journeys and cost-saving measures.

Teacher Beth Schartz at Tonganoxie Middle School led a campaign against lunch debt and drew MrBeast’s surprise visit, announcing every student will receive free lunch and outfits courtesy of Old Navy + boosting meal participation.

Principal Hays Farwell said the move benefits all students.

The Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker, located in the Shocker Success Center basement, will change its hours for the fall semester—closing on Thursdays for stocking and on Fridays at 5 p.m. Students, faculty and staff can take 10 credits of food and 3 of clothing each semester.

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is introducing Gateside by TSA PreCheck, which lets eligible visitors with TSA PreCheck benefits enter the secure area without a boarding pass.

Applicants must request a pass online one to three days before their visit—enabling them to meet arriving passengers or accompany departing travelers while having access to post-security dining and shopping.

Kansas lawmakers, including state rep Brian Bergkamp, have raised concerns about the increasing number of new duplexes built around Wichita.

They warn that rapid construction may hurt housing affordability and community feel while builders point to strong market demand.

A new report from the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund urged state officials to improve maternal care in underserved areas by expanding insurance coverage, telehealth services and Medicaid reimbursements.

The study published Sept. 3 shows that preventable maternal deaths remain high in rural and minority communities.

Coach Larry Allen has forecast the 2026 City League season, naming Northwest as the team to beat & spotlighting key players like freshman Braylon Scott and lineman Maddox McGinnis.

He expects teams to rebuild while Kapaun Mt. Carmel remains a strong title contender.