Daily editionMonday, October 19th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of October.
Community
Meddys in Wichita and Salina will donate 20% of revenue to help families affected by the Stryker Sports Complex tragedy until Saturday, Oct. 24 and will provide free meals to immediate families while their loved ones remain in hospital.
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Meddy's partnered with Kingdom Athletics to launch a GoFundMe fundraiser aiming to raise $10,000 for families impacted by Saturday's Stryker incident in Wichita.
The restaurant also donated 20% of revenue from its Wichita and Salina locations and provided free meals for immediate family members.
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Culture
Wichita’s Most Liked Coffee contest enters its final round today on Wichita By E.B.—voters on Facebook will decide which local shops advance in a popularity contest as Buckets Ca Phe and Coffee Daze move into the championship round.
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Accidents
McPherson is mourning after a truck hit a soccer game at Stryker Sports Complex on Saturday+ killing two and injuring nearly a dozen; counselors will be in every school today to support affected families.
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