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Daily editionSaturday, September 12th, 2026

Good morning, Wichita.

The Daily Wichita Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.

Community

  1. A class ring lost 53 years ago was returned to its former owner in Wichita—rekindling memories for alumni and connecting the community with its past.

    School officials confirmed the return after decades of careful tracking.

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  2. Jim Burkhart of Goddard recovered his lost Kinsley High School class ring, missing since winter 1973, when a Dodge City Community College worker found it on Aug. 7.

    The ring fits perfectly & shines like new, reconnecting him with his past.

    KWCHRead more

Culture

  1. 12 News aired a special reflecting on Sept. 11, 2001, marking 25 years since the attack, with reporters recounting the event's impact on Kansas and beyond.

    The broadcast offers personal insights from those who witnessed the events and honors the lasting legacy of that tragic day.

    KWCHRead more

  2. Valerie Wise, who worked at the Wichita airport on Sept. 11, 2001, recalled that her shift began normally before news of the attacks changed everything; 25 years later, she reflected on the airport’s response during a recent interview.

    KAKERead more

  3. A Wichita actress shared her husband’s story at Ground Zero, offering the community a personal look into his life & legacy during the heartfelt event.

    KWCHRead more

Education

  1. Current and former Wichita State faculty recall Sept. 11, 2001, when classes paused and students gathered as news updates rolled in.

    Their 25-year memories show how that unforgettable day has continued to shape campus perspectives on major events.

    The SunflowerRead more

  2. Wichita State students celebrated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 last Friday by joining a day of service that surprised them with tasks like blanket making (a new way to honor those lost).

    KWCHRead more

  3. Wichita State Fire Safety and Pinnacle Fire and Automation will start annual campus fire alarm inspections on Sept. 13 at 5 p.m. Testing will occur at different times over the next two weeks, so students should follow their building’s evacuation procedures (alarms and strobes may activate).

    The SunflowerRead more

Environment

  1. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced a community open house today from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brewer Community Center to update local residents on groundwater cleanup efforts — approved design plans by Union Pacific address decades-old contamination from a railroad spill near 29th and Grove.

    KWCHRead more

Government

  1. Butler County residents have signed a petition (over 200 signatures) to block future data center plans after voicing concerns about the county’s information release during recent meetings.

    County officials say there are no plans in place and they continue discussions to address the issues.

    FOX KansasRead more

Sports

  1. Jay Thomason is a Wichita Wind Surge outfielder and Senior Airman who set a home run record with the Air Force Academy before being drafted in 2024; he joined the team in June 2026 and continues to balance baseball with his military service.

    FOX KansasRead more