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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

Windy, cooler Election Day, and Sedgwick County polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Plus, DJs at 28 polling places and Wichita State's season opener Wednesday night.

The Daily Wichita team1 story15 sources4 min read

WeatherTop story

Election Day in Wichita will be windy and cooler, with a high near 59

Wichita highs rebound to the 60s after Election Day

Source: KWCH

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Nov. 467°
Nov. 562°
Nov. 663°
Nov. 765°
Nov. 863°
Nov. 968°

If you're heading to the polls today, bundle up. After Monday night's storms, KWCH forecasts a few early showers, then cloudy and breezy skies in Wichita, with a high of 59. KSN puts the high at 61 with a 30% chance of rain.

Wind is the bigger story. KWCH says gusts up to 45 mph are possible, and KSN says they could still approach 35 to 40 mph before waning after sundown. KNSS adds that strong north winds will make it feel even colder.

Election Day is cooler and gusty

59°
forecast high in Wichita on Election Day
45 mph
gusts possible on Election Day
44°
forecast low Tuesday night

Source: KWCH

  • Tonight: mostly clear, low 44
  • Wednesday: sunny, with winds back below 20 mph
  • Thursday: light showers mostly in extreme southern Kansas

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News Notes

Voting

Haven't voted yet? Today 109 polling sites in Sedgwick County are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and you can check your polling place and sample ballot on the Kansas Secretary of State website. As of Friday, Oct. 30, the state reported 303,878 ballots cast in person and 72,059 of 107,914 mailed ballots returned. In-person advance voting ran Oct. 19 through Nov. 2. KSN.comKAKE

In-person ballots far outnumbered returned mail ballots as of Oct. 30

Source: KSN.com

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Value
Cast in person303.9K
Mailed ballots sent107.9K
Mailed ballots returned72,059

DJs

, a national, nonpartisan get-out-the-vote effort, comes to Wichita for the first time today at 28 of the 109 polling locations. Times vary by site. One of the DJs is Mario Barnes, a Wichita Public Schools Future Ready Advocate Mentor who performs as "DJ Super Mario". Wichita EagleKWCH

Time off

Election Day isn't a holiday, but Kansas law says employees are entitled to at least two consecutive hours to vote while the polls are open, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. today. Wichita Eagle

Shockers

Wichita State opens its season against Cal State Northridge at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at , with the game streaming on ESPN+. Coach Paul Mills has settled on a nine-man rotation but hasn't decided the starting lineup. Wichita Eagle

Roundabout

Park City plans a roundabout at 85th Street North and Broadway. Work is scheduled to begin in the spring, and the intersection will be closed in both directions during construction. Wichita Eagle

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Around Kansas

Scouting

, Scouting America, announced the merger of Coronado Council into Quivira Council. The council now serves 81 counties across Kansas, with more than 4,500 Scouts and over 2,500 registered Scout leaders. The merger follows two years of planning. Hays PostGarden City Telegram

Quivira Council will serve more than 4,500 Scouts

Sources: Garden City Telegram, Hays Post

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K-State

Kansas State is 0-3 on the road and 4-1 at home this season. Oklahoma State visits Manhattan at 12 p.m. Saturday as a 3.5-point favorite. Wichita Eagle

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The Wrap

Mahjong has Wichita buzzing, and one local player took it a step further. Jennifer Munson started Americana Mahj to make game sets in Wichita with American themes, since many tiles are still made in China with Asian symbols. She got hooked after being introduced to the game a couple of years ago and now plays weekly with a foursome. Tile for tile, that's a good hustle.

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  1. Mon., Nov. 2Severe storms, tornado risk in Wichita this afternoon and evening
  2. Sun., Nov. 1Storms and Election Day wind headed for Wichita Monday
  3. Sat., Oct. 31The Oct. 31 edition
  4. Fri., Oct. 30Voter-eligibility amendment explained; state soccer finals move to Topeka
  5. Thurs., Oct. 29Sedgwick County sets a midterm record for early in-person voting
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Daily Wichitato me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

Windy, cooler Election Day, and Sedgwick County polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Plus, DJs at 28 polling places and Wichita State's season opener Wednesday night.

The TLDR

  1. Election Day is windy and cooler, with a Wichita high near 59
  2. Sedgwick County's 109 polling sites are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  3. DJs at the Polls makes its Wichita debut at 28 sites
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