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WeatherSevere storms could hit Wichita Monday afternoon and evening, with tornadoes possibleIf you're heading out today, check the sky first. The National Weather Service says Wichita has a good chance of severe weather Monday as two rounds of storms come through, with tornadoes, gusts over 70 mph and half-dollar-size hail possible.Today’s editionRead SportsWashburn and Emporia State will meet in Wichita for the MIAA soccer semifinals FridayIf you like college soccer, mark Fri., Nov. 6. No. 1 seed Washburn faces No. 5 seed Emporia State in the MIAA semifinals at the Scheels Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, and kickoff is set for 3 p.m.Today’s editionRead SportsK-State women open the basketball season tonight against Wichita StateIf you're a Shockers fan, basketball season starts tonight. Jeff Mittie and the 'Cats host in-state foe Wichita State on Monday night to open 2026-27. KSNT says K-State senior Taryn Sides talked about the Wildcats navigating injuries and their goal of returning to the NCAA Tournament.Today’s editionRead WeatherStorms are headed for Wichita on Monday, and Election Day could bring gusts over 50 mphIf you're heading out Sunday, you're in good shape. KSN's Storm Track 3 forecast has Wichita mostly cloudy with a high of 71 and a 10% chance of showers. Monday is the day to plan around.Sunday’s editionRead Prep FootballMaize South stunned Salina South 17-14 in the 5A playoffs, and regional games are Nov. 5 and 6If you caught Friday night's playoff openers, this was the surprise. No. 12 seed Maize South stunned No. 5 Salina South, 17-14, on the road in Class 5A, three weeks after losing to the same team. The Mavericks had fewer than 200 yards of offense, but their defense piled up five sacks, four takeaways and a touchdown.Sunday’s editionRead Public SafetyWichita State police gave an all-clear Friday evening after a bomb threat near the HAMR buildingIf you were near Wichita State's campus Friday afternoon, you may have seen emergency crews. KAKE reports the WSU Police Department received a threat of a bomb on campus at or near the Hub for Advanced Manufacturing and Research, known as HAMR. KWCH says the university posted about it on social media and asked people to avoid the area while crews responded.Saturday’s editionRead WeatherHalloween looks damp in the morning and mostly dry by trick-or-treat time, with storms possible MondayIf you're taking kids out tonight, KWCH says scattered showers should keep moving through Saturday morning, likely under half an inch of rain, then trend drier by afternoon, with highs in the 60s and light winds at trick-or-treat time. KSN says rain chances linger all day: not a washout, but light rain and drizzle off and on, with the best chances along and east of I-135.Saturday’s editionRead SportsHaysville native Tyler Kahmann has been named the CFL's Most Outstanding RookieIf you follow Wichita-area athletes, here's a name to know. KSN reports Haysville native and Campus High School graduate Tyler Kahmann, 26, was named the Canadian Football League's Most Outstanding Rookie after his first season with the Toronto Argonauts. The former Emporia State standout caught 77 passes for 1,092 yards and eight touchdowns, leading all league rookies in the three major receiving categories, KVOE reports.Saturday’s editionRead High School SportsMaize South advances to the Class 5A state volleyball semifinals at BluhawkIf you've been watching the Class 5A state tournament at Wichita Advent Sports Park at Bluhawk, Friday's pool play set Saturday's semifinals. Ad Astra Radio reports Maize South (32-7) went 3-0 in Pool I. Overland Park-St. Thomas Aquinas (35-4) beat St. James Academy and Kapaun in Pool II, and KSN's results show Aquinas also beat Bishop Carroll 25-15, 25-10.Saturday’s editionRead High School SportsGoddard edged Eisenhower 38-35 and Southeast shut out Heights 8-0 in Friday's rainy playoff footballRain made two Wichita-area playoff games tense. Catch it Kansas reports 11th-seeded Goddard led Eisenhower 24-6 at halftime, then held off a Tigers rally that included two recovered onside kicks to win 38-35 in Class 5A. “I don't have any gray hairs anymore,” coach Tom Beaton said.Saturday’s editionRead ElectionKansas voters will decide whether the constitution says only U.S. citizens can voteIf you're voting in the November midterm election, there's a constitutional amendment on your ballot about who qualifies as a voter. KSN reports it would change Article 5, Section 1, and the ballot's explanatory statement says it would “clarify that only a person who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to vote in this state.”Friday’s editionRead High School SportsThe KSHSAA is moving the boys state soccer championships from Wichita to TopekaIf you're headed to the boys state soccer finals Nov. 7, plan on Topeka, not Wichita. The KSHSAA announced Thursday that the games will be played at Hummer Sports Park instead of Scheels Stryker Sports Complex, KSNT reports. The move follows the Oct. 17 incident at Stryker, where Wichita police say a pickup truck driver drove through a soccer game. Cole Adrian, 6, and Nicholas Schafer, 35, died.Friday’s editionRead DevelopmentNewton commissioners voted to start negotiations with a Wichita developer on the historic depotThe Newton City Commission voted Tuesday to begin negotiations with Wichita developer Bruce Rowley, the Hutch Post reports. His plan puts a restaurant, brewery and retail space on the first floor and apartments or short-term lodging upstairs. It also covers city-owned land at 320 N. Main St., with a farmers market pavilion and an elevated pedestrian walkway.Friday’s editionRead ElectionsSedgwick County sets a midterm record for early in-person votingIf you haven't voted yet, Election Day is Tue., Nov. 3, and Sedgwick County is already seeing a record high for a midterm: 34,000 ballots cast in person by 6 p.m. Tuesday. At the Derby Public Library, one of 17 satellite locations, the line stretched into the library at various times Tuesday afternoon.Thursday’s editionRead ElectionsEarly voting is open at 20 Sedgwick County sites, and turnout is at a record for a midtermIf you haven't voted yet, you have options. Seventeen satellite sites opened Tuesday, joining three that were already open. You can use any of them, wherever you live in the county.Wednesday’s editionRead SchoolsSchool closures are shaping how some Wichita neighbors will vote on the $615 million bondIf you're voting on the Wichita school district's $615 million bond Nov. 3, early voting is already underway in Sedgwick County. Some neighbors plan to vote no because the district is closing four elementary schools: L'Ouverture, OK, Pleasant Valley and Woodland.Tuesday’s editionRead UtilitiesA boil water advisory covers customers south of Kellogg in Sedgwick County Rural Water District 4If you're a Sedgwick County Rural Water District 4 customer south of Kellogg, you're under a boil water advisory the Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued Monday. KAKE also reported the advisory. City of Wichita water customers aren't affected.Tuesday’s editionRead CommunityLeague 42 founder Bob Lutz says he'll step down after another 14 monthsIf you know League 42, change is coming. Founder Bob Lutz announced Monday that he'll stay on another 14 months, and KAKE reports he'll leave his executive director job at the end of the 2027 season.Tuesday’s editionRead SportsWichita State men's basketball has 12 national TV games, including USC, Kentucky and Kansas StateIf you plan to watch the Shockers, Wichita State has 12 nationally televised games in 2026-27, including nonconference matchups against USC, Kentucky and Kansas State. ESPN2 will carry at least six, with as many as eight possible.Tuesday’s editionRead

Around Wichita

From KWCH, KSN.com and 12 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. KWCH1 hour ago

    Weather Alert - evening severe threat

    Evening severe threat continues

  2. KSN.com1 hour ago

    Contiendas y preguntas en elecciones de medio termino en Kansas

    WICHITA, Kan. (TELEMUNDO KANSAS) – Contiendas y preguntas en elecciones de medio termino en Kansas.

  3. KSN.com1 hour ago

    Noticias Telemundo Kansas lunes 2 de noviembre de 2026

    WICHITA, Kan. (TELEMUNDO KANSAS) – A continuación, le presentamos el breve informativo Noticiero Telemundo Kansas con cobertura continua. Para más noticias locales, internacionales y del tiempo, recuerde acudir a nuestras plataformas de redes sociales y sintonizarnos siempre en Noticiero Telemundo Kansas. Arranca Noticias Telemundo Kansas a las 5 PM y a las 10 PM

  4. Salina Journal2 hours ago

    Tornado watch issued for areas that include Salina, Hutch

    The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch lasting until 10 p.m. Nov. 2 for 26 Kansas counties, including Reno and Saline counties.

  5. News Radio KMAN2 hours ago

    K-State women open season at home versus Wichita State

    By Tim Everson It may seem a little earlier than usual, but Kansas State women’s basketball kicks off its 59th season Monday evening when in-state foe Wichita State comes to Manhattan. Led by seniors Taryn Sides and Nastja Claessens, the Wildcats start their journey towards a return to the NCAA Tournament after ending last season

  6. KSN.com2 hours ago

    Medical helicopter called to crash on Interstate 70 in northwest Kansas

    A 911 dispatch supervisor told KSN that the crash involved a truck and a motorcycle.

  7. KSN.com2 hours ago

    KDOT provides update on Highway 83 construction progress

    The project replaces and reroutes part of the highway in Finney County to make a two-lane expressway with passing lanes.

  8. KSAL News3 hours ago

    Franklin’s Leadership Helps Trojans Capture State Silver Medal

    Picture courtesy of Huey Counts: Southeast of Saline’s Brooks Carlin, Joseph Bircher, Caleb Knopf and Zachary Carlin (from left) stick together at the one-mark as they work to move past Holcomb’s Luke Parker at Saturday’s KSHSAA Class 3A State Cross Country Championship. Southeast finished second in the team standings. LAWRENCE — Sweat and tears mixed

  9. DerbyInformer.com3 hours ago

    PHOTOS: Derby Trunk or Treats 2026

    A host of Halloween fun was held in the last week of October, as several Derby businesses and organizations put on a host of Trunk or Treat events.

  10. Emporia Gazette3 hours ago

    Senior center plans November programs, music and holiday meal

    Technology help, creative activities, live music and a holiday lunch are among the November offerings at the Emporia Senior Center, 603 E. 12th Ave.A free “Muffins & Medicare” program with

  11. KWCH3 hours ago

    Hundreds stand in line at Sedgwick County Election Office on final day for early voting in midterm

    Early voting ended Monday at the Sedgwick County Election Office, where hundreds of voters waited in a line that wrapped around the building.

  12. KWCH3 hours ago

    Long line forms as early voting wraps up at Sedgwick County Election Office

  13. Wichita Eagle4 hours ago

    Who will start for Wichita State basketball? Mills weighs his options

    Wichita State coach Paul Mills has set his nine-man rotation but not his starting lineup. Here’s how four players could fill the final spot for WSU this week.

  14. DerbyInformer.com4 hours ago

    City adjusting health insurance plans

    Derby Human Resources Director Jenny Turner presented on some notable, but unsurprising, health insurance trends during the latest Derby City Council meeting.

  15. KSN.com5 hours ago

    Applications open for Operation Holiday 2026

    Applications for HumanKind Ministries’ Operation Holiday are now open. The application period runs through the end of the month.

  16. KWCH5 hours ago

    Your 2026 Election Day guide: A look at the key races across Kansas on the eve of the midterms

    Multiple races appear too close to call on the final day before the election.

  17. KVOE5 hours ago

    Missouri woman hospitalized following single-vehicle accident in Chase County Sunday morning

    A Missouri woman was hospitalized following an accident in Chase County this past weekend. The accident occurred at Kansas Turnpike mile marker 100 so...

  18. KMUW5 hours ago

    Headlines for November 2, 2026

    News from across Wichita and southcentral Kansas from the KMUW news team.

  19. KAKE5 hours ago

    Military Salutes - 11am Nov. 2, 2026

    Click here to view this video from KAKE.com.

  20. KAKE5 hours ago

    Mayor Monday with Wichita Mayor Lily Wu

    Click here to view this video from KAKE.com.

  21. Wichita Eagle5 hours ago

    Is Election Day a holiday in Kansas? And does your job have to let you go vote?

    Election Day is not a state holiday in Kansas, but workers must get two consecutive hours to vote between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. without pay deduction or penalty.

  22. DerbyInformer.com6 hours ago

    VFW bringing back beard contest

  23. KAKE6 hours ago

    Wichita police search for missing 13-year-old boy

    WPD said in a Facebook post that Osiris McMahon was last seen in the 900 block of North Redbarn Lane, near Central and Ridge Road.

  24. DerbyInformer.com6 hours ago

    Submissions open for Kansas Historical Society photo contest

    After a four-year hiatus, the Kansas Historical Society announced the return of the “Happy Birthday Kansas” photo contest. The contest theme is “Capturing Kansas,” which encourages students to showcase their

  25. DerbyInformer.com7 hours ago

    Derby cross country gains experience at state

    Derby cross country wrapped up the 2026 season at the state championships Oct. 31 at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence. Senior Ben Perry earned a medal with a top-20 finish,

  26. KAKE7 hours ago

    Wichita Militaria Collectors Fall Show

    https://wichitamcc.com/events

  27. KAKE7 hours ago

    Christian Performance Theatre 'Mary Poppins' performance

    https://cptwichita.org/programs/2026-mary-poppins/

  28. Wichita Eagle7 hours ago

    Five things to know before Kansas State takes on Oklahoma State in Big 12 action

    Get ready for Kansas State’s next football game against Oklahoma State with kickoff time, TV info, betting lines and more about the Wildcats vs. the Cowboys.

  29. Salina Post8 hours ago

    ⚽️ KWU draws with Avila 2-2, reaches KCAC Tournament

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas Wesleyan Men's Soccer wrapped up the regular season on Sunday, facing the Avila University Eagles at the Zarda Mul

  30. KWCH8 hours ago

    Campaign pushes create sense of ‘voter fatigue’ ahead of Election Day

    Voter fatigue is a phenomenon in which people tune out campaign messages after being overwhelmed with ads, emails and calls.

  31. KSN.com8 hours ago

    Wichita Metro Crime Commission's commitment to first responders

    For the past 74 years, the Wichita Metro Crime Commission has been helping prevent crime, support law enforcement, and guide the next generation.

  32. KAKE8 hours ago

    Maize police ask for help finding runaway teen

    Police said in a Facebook post that Frankie Leanne Everett was last seen at her home at around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21.

  33. KNSS9 hours ago

    Severe storms possible across Kansas today as weather alert issued

    Kansas is facing another round of strong to severe thunderstorms today, with the greatest threat expected across central and eastern parts of the state. Showers and storms are moving across Kansas this morning, but meteorologists say additional, potentially stronger storms will develop later in the afternoon and evening. Some storms could produce damaging wind gusts, small hail and an isolated tornado. The greatest severe weather threat is expected along and east of a line from Russell to Pratt. In the Wichita area, storms are expected to arrive after 4 p.m. and move out by around 10 p.m.,…

    Also reported byKWCH

  34. KSAL News9 hours ago

    PREP – Fall Week 11 Schedule/Scores

    Prep Fall Week 11 schedule/results Monday, November 2 Class 5A Quarterfinals Hays at Maize South AVCTL 2 Boys Soccer Class 5A Quarterfinals Kapaun Mt. Carmel at Newton HOA Boys Soccer Class 4-1A Quarterfinals Berean Academy xxx Friday, November 6 AVCTL 1 Football Class 6A Playoffs Free State at Derby Washburn Rural at Maize Class

  35. KSAL News9 hours ago

    COLLEGE – MIAA Winter Week 2 Recap

    The 2026 – 27 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association winter athletic season began on Friday with one men’s basketball game and two women’s basketball games. The MIAA action continued Saturday and Sunday included the first wrestling for both men and women teams. Here is a look at when, and against whom, each MIAA winter team will

  36. KWCH9 hours ago

    Sports Daily Live: Chiefs blow chances in loss at Denver; college hoops is back

    Live on Sports Daily: We recap a late-game letdown for the Chiefs in Denver. What went wrong down the stretch?

  37. KWCH9 hours ago

    Meta launches teen safety alerts on more platforms

    Meta is expanding its teen safety alerts for parents who use the company’s supervision tools, the company said.

  38. KWCH9 hours ago

    October 2 Rehabilitation & Counseling Positions

    The job of the day for Monday, November 2 is a Hearing Impaired- Middle- DHH for USD 259 in Wichita.

  39. Hays Post10 hours ago

    ⚽ HHS soccer to receive police escort on way to state playoffs

    SubmittedSupporters of Hays High soccer are helping the team continue making memories of a special season.The Indians have advanced to the C

  40. Wichita Eagle10 hours ago

    Wichita State women’s basketball resets roster for Year 4 under Terry Nooner

    Wichita State women’s basketball enters Terry Nooner’s fourth season with 12 newcomers, zero returners and pressure to show progress after an 8-23 year.

In brief

The short notes of Daily Wichita’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • GoddardLange Real Estate has applied to rezone 155 acres west of 167th Street West between Maple and Central for mostly duplexes and twin homes.

    Lange Real Estate has applied to rezone 155 acres west of 167th Street West between Maple and Central for mostly duplexes and twin homes. The Goddard Planning Commission is scheduled to vote Nov. 9, and the City Council could weigh in Nov. 16.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Wichita Eagle

  • DerbyUse of Derby's property tax relief programs rose this past year.

    Use of Derby's property tax relief programs rose this past year. Assistant to the City Manager Hannah Baker highlighted it at the council's Oct. 27 meeting.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: DerbyInformer.com

  • Cross countryWichita Trinity Academy won the Kansas Class 3A boys state title Saturday with 41 points.

    Wichita Trinity Academy won the Kansas Class 3A boys state title Saturday with 41 points. Trinity placed five runners in the top 18, led by former Buhler runner Gavin Lindahl, who placed fourth with a time of 16:23.12.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Ad Astra Radio

  • 4A champsThe Buhler girls three-peated in Class 4A at the state meet in Wamego.

    The Buhler girls three-peated in Class 4A at the state meet in Wamego. Andale took the boys title.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KSN.com

  • McPhersonMcPherson College women's soccer beat Friends 3-1 Saturday in Wichita to clinch its first KCAC Tournament spot since 2019.

    McPherson College women's soccer beat Friends 3-1 Saturday in Wichita to clinch its first KCAC Tournament spot since 2019. The Bulldogs host a quarterfinal for the first time since 2012.

    Around Kansas · Today’s editionSource: McPherson College Athletics

  • Barton wrestlingBarton Community College's women's wrestling program made its debut Friday at the Falcon Open in Wichita, going 19-16 across nine wrestlers.

    Barton Community College's women's wrestling program made its debut Friday at the Falcon Open in Wichita, going 19-16 across nine wrestlers. Harmony Moore placed second at 207 pounds, and Avery Hinojos placed third at 117.

    Around Kansas · Today’s editionSource: Ad Astra Radio

  • Top rookieHaysville native Tyler Kahmann, a former Campus High School and Emporia State standout, was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie on Friday.

    Haysville native Tyler Kahmann, a former Campus High School and Emporia State standout, was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie on Friday. He caught 77 passes for 1,092 yards and eight touchdowns with the Toronto Argonauts.

    News Notes · Sunday’s editionSource: Wichita Eagle

  • Cross countryWichita Trinity Academy's boys won the Class 3A team title by 70 points Saturday at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence.

    Wichita Trinity Academy's boys won the Class 3A team title by 70 points Saturday at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence. Sophomore Tylee Coleman defended her individual girls championship.

    News Notes · Sunday’s editionSource: Wichita Eagle

  • GoddardGoddard beat Eisenhower 38-35 in its first postseason game.

    Goddard beat Eisenhower 38-35 in its first postseason game. The Lions led by as many as 25 points before Eisenhower came back.

    News Notes · Sunday’s editionSource: KSN.com

  • ShockersWichita State men's basketball will be without redshirt freshman guard Pierre Couisnard for the entire 2026-27 season after knee surgery.

    Wichita State men's basketball will be without redshirt freshman guard Pierre Couisnard for the entire 2026-27 season after knee surgery.

    News Notes · Sunday’s editionSource: Dodge City Daily Globe

  • ElectionBoth major-party candidates for Kansas governor cast their ballots early Saturday, Oct.

    Both major-party candidates for Kansas governor cast their ballots early Saturday, Oct. 31, ahead of Tuesday's election.

    News Notes · Sunday’s editionSource: KAKE