Daily editionMonday, September 21st, 2026
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of September.
Economy
Diesel fuel prices in Kansas reached a record high of $6.22 on Sunday (AAA report), while Wichita’s rate nears $6.19 and is straining trucking and farming budgets.
Rising costs could soon push up prices for everyday goods.
KWCHRead more
Diesel prices reached a record high today in Kansas, prompting fuel providers and transport companies to examine rising costs + experts say current market trends could extend the surge.
KWCHRead more
Education
Brock Booker — a longtime community activist and healthcare CNA — was selected on Sept. 18 to fill District 3 on the Board of Education, with his seat formalized at the Oct. 12 meeting.
He will serve until Dec. 31, 2027 and is exploring a run for City Council in 2027.
The VoiceRead more
Health
Sedgwick County officials confirmed on Sept. 20 that all boil water advisories have been lifted, giving residents access to safe tap water.
KWCHRead more