Daily editionThursday, October 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
Community
Yesterday morning, the Child Advocacy Center announced that a gift from the Counts family pushed its $14 million campaign past 90% funding, setting plans to build the new Counts Family Hope and Healing Center— a 24,000 sqft addition to expand therapy, evaluation and office space on its south Wichita complex.
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Local seniors partnered with first responders + organized a donation drive near a community center on Monday, Oct. 19 to offer essential supplies and support.
The event celebrated local generosity and strengthened community bonds.
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WABA is hosting the Build My Future Event (designed to offer resources for career and education planning) in Mulvane today as local residents get an opportunity to learn new skills and network.
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Business
Boeing's 737 Max 10 has received FAA approval for passenger service, ending years of delays at the Wichita facility & allowing airlines to plan for first deliveries next year.
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Meridian Grocery in Newton offers Kansans a way to keep food costs down by re-sorting shelf pull items into affordable fresh fruits and spices.
Owner Kenton Dirks said rising fuel prices have led to slight increases as many shoppers turn to the store for better deals.
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Government
Today, the Wichita Journalism Collaborative, Kansas Leadership Center and League of Women Voters Metro will host a Braver Angels debate on the USD 259 bond issue at the Ford Rockwell Branch Library.
The 90-minute event begins at 6 p.m. and offers discussion on the proposal.
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Health
Families across the region, including Kansas residents, are facing long Medicaid waiver waitlists that fund home and community-based services for children with disabilities.
In Kansas, some waitlists reach eight years (with limited waiver slots available), delaying critical support.
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Sports
Thirteen new players and a new coach join the Wildcats men’s basketball team this season; head coach Casey Alexander praises standout transfer Brandon Rechsteiner & the team will open against South Dakota State at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Bramlage Coliseum.
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