Good morning, Wichita.

StepStone food pantry in south Wichita now uses a restaurant-style ticket machine so neighbors can pick the food they want rather than take a pre-made box, cutting waste and preserving dignity; a Hunger Free Kansas grant paid for the equipment (Wednesdays are especially busy).

Wichita State students will be able to ask questions and share concerns at a virtual town hall with Student Body President Jayden Island, VP Anoushka Raju, University President Richard Muma, and Provost Monica Lounsbery on Nov.

4; the Student Government Association will livestream it on its YouTube channel and accept questions by email or in the live chat.

The Wichita school district is proposing a $615 million bond to expand career and technical education, including a $28.2 million FutureReady trades center at East High and upgrades at South, West, and Heights.

Bond Question 2 ($207.9M) can pass only if Question 1 passes, and Election Day is Nov. 3 with early voting underway.

A historic drought this summer cut pumpkin yields at area farms, so some couldn't open while others bought pumpkins to meet demand.

Wichita-area farms are expanding fall attractions like pig races, tractor rides, and corn mazes to make up lost revenue and stay open.