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UPDATE: Plea docket set for former Braman town clerk charged with embezzlement

NEWKIRK — Sandra Kay Barrows, 61, Wakita, waived her right to jury trial and is now set for a plea docket on Jan. 11 in Kay County District Court. Barrows is facing two felony counts of embezzlement by a public officer after the State Auditor’s office determined that over $60,000 was misappropriated from November of 2016 through April 17, 2019. (see story)

Braman, OK · 2d

KWCH.com

Masterson reacts to close race with Holscher

The Republican trails his Democratic competitor in a close race for the state's highest political position.

Wichita, KS · 3d

KSN News

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Sarah McMillen unseats Commissioner Pete Meitzner

Democrat Sarah McMillen has defeated Republican Pete Meitzner for the District 1 seat on the Sedgwick County Commission.

Wichita, KS · 3d

The Kansas City Star

Masterson's bid to catch Holscher hinges on ballots he wanted scrapped | Opinion

As regular readers of my column know, I have quite the appetite for irony. And irony doesn’t get any more delicious than when someone tampers with voting rules to try to gain a partisan advantage, gets overruled in court, and then the original rule turns out to be their last, best hope for political survival. Enter Senate President Ty Masterson, stage right. As of this moment, Masterson, the Republican candidate for governor, trails his Democratic opponent Sen. Cindy Holscher by a paltry 5,578 votes out of more than 1.1 million cast. The only plausible scenario in which Masterson can overtake Holscher is if late-delivered mail votes break his way. The irony here is that if Masterson had had his way, those votes he now needs would have ended up in dumpsters behind election offices across the state, uncounted, unrecorded and unceremoniously forgotten. A little background: In 2017 the Legislature, by a bipartisan and near-unanimous vote, passed a bill allowing ballots to be counted if they’re postmarked by Election Day and delivered to the election office by the Friday after the election. At the time, it was seen mostly as an accommodation to voters in sparsely populated rural sections of Kansas,

Sedgwick County, KS · 2d

KSN News

Former Chapin Park encampment resident struggles to find housing after city cleanup

Nearly a month after the city closed a homeless encampment near Chapin Park, some former residents are still struggling to find stable housing.

Wichita, KS · 21h

Wichita Eagle

Urine smell, bugs in liquor, old foods & more at Wichita KS restaurants, hotels

Urine odor in a stairwell, bugs in liquor, insects around food equipment, stained and torn bedding, old meat and milk, exposed carpet nails, smoke detectors that didn’t work, expired medication for sale and more are among violations state inspectors discovered during recent food safety and lodging inspections in the Wichita area. Each week, The Eagle adds to its searchable database of failed inspections from Sedgwick County. Seven restaurants, hotels and other businesses were non-compliant with state regulations Oct. 25-31. Inspectors found few or no violations that week at more than 30 other locations deemed compliant with food safety and lodging rules. Kansas Department of Agriculture inspections are meant to protect the public from foodborne illnesses and other health risks. Locations can fail if they have too many problems, certain types of violations or issues that can’t be fixed right away. Violations are common. Most of the time, they’re corrected in front of an inspector. Examples of things that can be addressed immediately include serving food that’s more than a week old, employees mishandling ingredients and dirty kitchens. Issues that may take longer to correct include pest infestations, power outages and plumbing problems. It’s rare, but a business may be temporarily

Wichita, KS · 13h

Wichita Eagle

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Busy Wichita freeway ramp set to close temporarily

A busy Wichita freeway ramp is set to be closed much of the day on Friday, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. As part of an ongoing project, the ramp from westbound Kellogg to southbound I-135 will be closed from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Friday, according to KDOT. The closure is for redecking work, the department said, which is part of an overall bridge replacement project. For the duration of the project, the inside lanes on I-135 (from Lincoln to Douglas) and Kellogg (Hillside to Topeka) will be closed intermittently. As a reminder to drivers, the department said all scheduled work is subject to weather conditions.

Wichita, KS · 2d

KNSS Radio

City of Wichita's 3Q parking fund balance is in the red

Staff explained that revenue has been variable and falling short of expectations. Expenditures on the other hand are fixed costs.

Wichita, KS · 4d

KSN News

‘Put the residents first’: Incoming Sedgwick County commissioner discusses her goals

McMillen, who will be the sole Democrat on the five-member commission, said she's excited to build relationships across the aisle.

Sedgwick County, KS · 2d

Wichita Eagle

A long list of Wichita restaurants offering 2026 Veterans Day discounts, freebies

Veterans Day is on Wednesday, and as usual, lots of Wichita restaurants are offering free meals or food discounts to those who serve or have served in the military. Here is a verified list of deals and specials that will be offered in Wichita on Wednesday. Keep in mind that all the specials require a military ID, and most are offered to active duty and retired military members. Many restaurants also invite first responders to partake. All deals listed are available on Wednesday, Nov. 11, unless otherwise noted. Know of one I missed? E-mail me at dneil@wichitaeagle.com , and I’ll add it. Also, keep checking back because this list will surely get longer as Wednesday gets closer. 7 Brew , several Wichita locations: 50% off drinks. Applebee’s , many Wichita locations: Free entree from a special menu plus a $5 card good toward a future meal. Arby’s , several Wichita locations: Free classic roast beef sandwich. Must be redeemed in store. No purchase necessary. The Barn , 307 W. Dean St., Burrton: Free meal. BJ’s Brewhouse , 7960 E. Kellogg: Free Pizookie cookie. For dine-in only. Bluehook Cajun Seafood & Bar , 2244 N. Webb Road: 10% off total bill

Wichita, KS · 15h

KWCH.com

Wichita shelters prepare beds, supplies for winter season

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Second Light and the Union Rescue Mission are getting beds and supplies ready for the cold season, and local shelters are already seeing dozens of people turning to them for warmth, according to administrators at both organizations. Reporter Margot Rowe spoke with administrators at both locations.

Wichita, KS · 2d

adastraradio.com

Jason Probst Defeats Incumbent Kyler Sweely to Reclaim Kansas House District 102 Seat

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – In the November 3, 2026 general election, Democrat Jason Probst reclaimed the Kansas House of Representatives District 102 seat by defeating Republican incumbent Kyler Sweely. Unofficial election results show Probst securing 3,033 votes to Sweely’s 2,681 votes. Probst originally took office in 2017 following...

Reno County, KS · 3d

hppr.org

‘I want to have a future in America’: Young Kansans are finding their place in civic life

On a sunny, blustery Monday leading up to the Nov. 3 general election, thousands converged on Park City, about 10 miles north of Wichita, for a rally featuring President Donald Trump. As is often the case in American politics, most participants were older — one protester proudly said his first...

Park City, KS · 1d

KSN News

Wichita Veterans Day Parade to take place Saturday in downtown

The parade starts at Main and Central at 11 a.m. and ends at Exploration Place at First Street and McLean Boulevard.

Wichita, KS · 1d

Wichita Eagle

Wichita just passed a $615M school bond. Here's what it means for your tax bill

Wichita voters on Tuesday, Nov. 3, approved a $615 million school bond issue for the state’s largest district, with 62% backing the first question and 60% supporting the second. The two propositions will fund new schools, trades training and renovations — but will add to homeowners’ property tax bills for years to come. Here are key takeaways: Supporters celebrated after both bond questions cleared , with Vote Yes Yes committee chair Luis Rodriguez saying, “Tonight, we learned that we have a path forward,” while opposition leader Walt Chappell of the Improve Learning First coalition said his side was outspent and that “closing schools and building new ones helps contractors make money but it doesn’t increase our students’ proficiency.” The bond will pay for new schools, trades training and renovations across the district. The approved bond carries a property tax rate of 7.68 mills — 5.5 mills for Proposition 1 and 2.18 mills for Proposition 2 — meaning the owner of a $200,000 home will pay an estimated extra $3,532.80 to $5,185.58 in property taxes over 20 years , with annual costs starting at $176.64 and potentially climbing to $353.28 if home values follow historical trends. The summary points above were

Wichita, KS · 17h

kmuw.org

Wichita district discontinues Choices Fair, shifting how families can explore magnet options

The Wichita school district will no longer hold an annual event designed to showcase its magnet schools and other special programs. For more than 20 years, the district has hosted a Choices Fair — or Showcase of Choices and Opportunities — at Century II. Schools from across the district set up booths or demonstrations, and families could browse the displays to learn more about the dozens of special schools or programs.

Wichita, KS · 1d

KWCH.com

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Wichita museum recognizing Native American leaders, including 10-time Paralympic medalist

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Mid-American All-Indian Museum is recognizing the trail blazers in society. On Friday, it hosted its first ever Hall of Honor recognizing Native Americans whose lives and work have made a lasting impact. It includes the first enrolled citizen of a tribe to fly in space, as well as the creator of the iconic Keeper of the Plains statue.

Wichita, KS · 21h

Salina Post

Busy Salina Saturday with Crossroads Marathon

SALINA, KAN. - Heads up for Saturday. There will be runners in town for the Crossroads Marathon. "We hope that we get a race that everyone enjoys. Maybe kids do the fun run and others do the marathon. It brings in a lot of runners from surrounding states but we have 47 states," said Daniel Craig, co-race director. Areas near Santa Fe to Ohio from Iron to Crawford will be busy on Saturday.

Salina, KS · 1d

salina311.com

Salina Planning Commission Approves Preliminary Plat for Evergreen Addition

The Salina Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a preliminary plat for the Evergreen Addition, a proposed residential subdivision on a 12-acre tract of undeveloped land located southeast of the intersection of Cedar Ridge Drive and Murray Mount Road. The application, identified as case PP26-006, was brought by applicant Brian...

Salina, KS · 3d

salina311.com