Wichita in the news, from 11 sources
23 stories about Wichita in the past 90 days, plus the town’s own website and 1 game on the schedule. Latest: “Wichita business owner indicted for COVID-era loan fraud” from KAKE, Oct 1.
Latest about Wichita
The newest stories with Wichita in the headline, one per story.
From Town Hall, the schools and the library
18 notices in the past month, read every morning from Wichita’s own websites. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
- Wichita Public Schools 26-27 enrollment is 43,643 students
The Wichita Public Schools’ official student enrollment for the 26-27 school year is 43,643 students.
Today - Nominate a WPS teacher for the Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award
Nominations are open for the Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award. This prestigious recognition honors certified staff members in Wichita Public Schools who demonstrate exceptional skill in instruction, leadership, and service.
6 days ago - BOE passed 26-27 budget - 87% operating budget directly supports students
Wichita Public Schools Board of Education passed its 26-27 budget. This budget is built around the framework of the strategic plan to prioritize student outcomes for academic growth, life readiness and graduation rate, as well as the state-required building needs assessments submitted by the school…
Oct 14
- Learn more about Maslow’s Pantry
Explore available resources, find current needs, and discover ways to support students and families in our #MaizeFamily
Today - For fifth year, student advisory team helps shape Maize USD 266’s future
Our Superintendent Student Advisory Team recently met for the first time this school year
Today - Four Maize USD 266 educators selected as state award nominees
Congratulations to our educators selected as nominees for annual Kansas State Department of Education awards
Today
5 more from usd266.com
- We Are One #265Family!
“I hope it shows our kids what it looks like when people step up and help others,” shared Blake Andrews, Goddard High School (GHS) cross country coach. “These kids are going to gr...
3 days ago - Sarah Ashcraft, Apollo Music Teacher, Announced as the USD 265 Elementary KTOY Nominee
Congratulations to Sarah Ashcraft, Music Teacher at Apollo Elementary School, and one of two district nominees representing USD 265 - Goddard Public Schools for Kansas Teacher of t...
Oct 30 - Phil Moorhouse, Goddard High School Special Education Teacher, Announced as the USD 265 Secondary KTOY Nominee
Congratulations to Phil Moorhouse, Special Education Teacher at Goddard High School, and one of two district nominees representing USD 265 - Goddard Public Schools for Kansas Teach...
Oct 30
5 more from goddardusd.com
- School Bus Safety Week - Transportation Spotlight Story: Kelly ClarkOct 23
- School Bus Safety Week - Transportation Spotlight Story: Jennifer MillerOct 21
- USD 265 Parents As Teachers (PAT) Touch-a-TruckOct 21
- School Bus Safety Week - Transportation Spotlight Story: Twila BullockOct 19
- Bullying Prevention Team Reconvenes to Build a Safer, More Supportive Future for StudentsOct 8
Who’s covering Wichita
Wichita was in the news from 6 outlets in the past 90 days, led by KAKE with 12 stories about Wichita. Stories with Wichita in the headline come first; every one opens on its publisher’s site.
- Wichita business owner indicted for COVID-era loan fraudOct 1
- Two critically hurt after teen driver crashes stolen vehicle in southwest WichitaOct 1
- Three hurt, one critically, in southwest Wichita crashOct 1
9 more from KAKE
- Cheesecake Factory to open first Wichita location on September 29Sep 29
- Man arrested after threatening brother and police with gun at Wichita apartmentsSep 29
- Family of Chuck Giles react to arrests made in Wichita cold case murderSep 28
- Police: Man arrested for fatally shooting his parents, sister at east Wichita homeSep 28
- Wichita police arrest two men in connection with 2019 cold case homicideSep 28
- Wichita teen in a coma, on life support after Thursday night fire at QuikTripSep 13
- Convicted felon found dead in Wichita after leaving work release facility: KDOCAug 27
- Is summer 2026 making history? | Trusted News Source for Wichita & KansasAug 27
- Dillons breaks ground on new store in northwest WichitaAug 21
- Wichita man faces capital murder in family killings; DA undecided on death penaltySep 30
- Moldy fruit, old meat, broken sinks, melted pan & more at Wichita KS restaurantsSep 26
- Cockroaches, bed bugs, ants, grime & more at Wichita KS restaurants, hotelsSep 19
4 more from Wichita Eagle
- Roaches, filth, old food, missing labels & more at Wichita KS restaurants, storesSep 15
- Roaches, flies, expired medications & more at Wichita KS restaurants, hotelsSep 5
- Employees didn’t wash hands, bugs, grime & more at Wichita KS restaurantsAug 15
- When will Wichita cool down after the week’s excessive heat? What a forecaster saysAug 12
- Kansas Department of Transportation receives over $53 million to improve Wichita highwaySep 29
- Man arrested in Wichita triple homicide, victims identified as parents, sisterSep 28
- ‘Special investigation’ leads to arrest in 2019 Wichita cold-case killingSep 28
1 more from KWCH
- 2 arrested in 2019 killing of Neighbor’s owner Charles GilesSep 28 · Mentions Wichita
- Tree Planting Volunteers NeededSep 30 · Mentions Wichita
- Douglas Avenue Pilot Construction and 21st Street Improvements to BeginAug 22 · Mentions Wichita
- Confirmed Tornado in Northwestern Barton County, Kansas; Warning in Effect Until 5:15 PMSep 30 · Mentions Wichita
What Wichita’s news is about
Every headline sorted into a topic. Tap one to see just those stories in the source cards.
Wichita sports
High-school and local teams, from the sports pages.
Bishop Carroll High School (Wichita, KS) Football
Greater Wichita City Football 2026 Varsity Rushing Yards Stat Leaders
Rankings - East Blue Aces (Wichita, KS) Football 26-27
North High School (Wichita, KS) Football
West High School (Wichita, KS) Football
Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School (Wichita, KS) Football
Wichita Boys Track And Field Scores
Southeast High School (Wichita, KS) Soccer
Homes listed in Wichita
Listed in the past 60 days. Check each listing for the current price and availability.
From neighbors
The news that never makes the paper: what Wichita is posting.
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Headlines come from the outlets that cover Wichita, found through Google News; stories with Wichita in the headline come first, and outlets or places that aren’t Wichita, KS are left out. Articles belong to their publishers and aren’t independently verified; every story links to the publisher who wrote it. Topics are sorted automatically from each headline’s words. Notices, meetings and events come from the town, school district and library websites, read every morning and linked to the page that posted them. Game listings come from the NFHS Network.