Daily editionThursday, October 1st, 2026
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of October.
Community
Wichita State senior center William Berg has donated 10 season tickets to Wichita Children’s Home for the 2026-27 basketball season.
He said he wanted to give back to the community — helping kids create lasting memories.
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Economy
Recent storms brought needed rain that lowered diesel costs for farmers irrigating crops after months of drought.
Clearwater farmer Max Tjaden (of a 1,500-acre operation) said the timely rains were a welcome relief.
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Education
WSU reported a record freshman class that pushed combined enrollment to 24,640 this fall, with 18,003 on its main campus and 6,637 at WSU Tech.
The tech school also set records in credit hours and adult learners while WSU saw a 16.2% drop in international graduate enrollment.
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Truesdell Middle School staff are handling wild bats amid KDHE warnings about rabies risk.
In August, the school board approved bat remediation contracts for three schools, yet Truesdell still faces frequent bat visits — a challenge for its students and teachers.
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Wichita teachers and union leaders are urging voters to support a school bond aimed at fixing dangerous conditions such as leaks, mold and bats (photos from a recent press conference highlighted the issues) that affect learning.
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Health
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs awarded over $1M+ in grants to three community organizations serving veterans near the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, with funds available at the start of fiscal year 2027 to enhance suicide prevention efforts.
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