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Exit poll shows why Wichita supported school bonds, exposes trust gap | Opinion

What a difference a year and a half makes. Of all the things that happened in the Nov. 3 election, one of the most surprising, important and far-reaching results was the successful campaign for school bonds in Wichita’s USD 259. It probably hasn’t gotten the attention it deserved. Most of the public attention on election night and since has focused on the blue wave that swept across the state, unseating incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall in favor of United Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton. Pending the final count, Democrats also appear to have won the race for governor (Democrat Cindy Holscher vs. Republican Ty Masterson) and attorney general (Democrat Chris Mann vs. incumbent Republican Kris Kobach). Even against that backdrop, and with numerous Democratic upsets in Legislature races up and down the state, the school bond vote was remarkable. In February of last year, voters rejected a plan to borrow and spend $450 million for new construction of a Trades Future Ready Center and renovation of aging buildings across the district. On Nov. 3, the voters approved two ballot questions adding up to $615 million — $165 million more than the district’s original ask. And we now have some insights into why

Wichita, KS · 19h

Wichita Eagle

City Council to consider first steps to swapping school and park land

After voters approved a $615 million bond issue put forth by Wichita Public Schools, the school district and the city are set to consider first steps in exchanging Wichita’s Claude Lambe Park for USD 259-owned L’Ouverture Career Exploration and Technology Magnet Elementary School property. Local. September 13, 2026...

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Winfield Mayor Highlights Financial Strength, Economic Growth and Community Investment During State of the City Address

WINFIELD, Kan. — November 10, 2026 — A sold-out crowd gathered for the Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Lunch Bite Series on Thursday, November 5, as Mayor Greg Thompson delivered the City's 2026 State of the City address, highlighting Winfield's financial position, economic development activity and ongoing investments in quality of life.

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40 years ago: the final home game for Wichita State football

Explore the final Wichita State football home game at Cessna Stadium 40 years ago, a 17-10 loss to Illinois State. Relive Shocker history.

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Rose Hill Rockets Repeat as Kansas Class 4-1A Boys State Soccer Champions

Rose Hill has won back-to-back Kansas Class 4-1A boys state soccer championships. The Rockets (19-1) shut out Berean Academy 5-0 Saturday night at Topeka’s Hummer Sports Park for their second straight state title. The state championship and third-place games were originally scheduled to be played at Scheels Stryker Sports...

Rose Hill, KS · 2d

Wichita Eagle

Wichita City Council quietly extended Flock contract on Election Day

The Wichita City Council quietly approved an extension to its 5-year contract with Flock Safety at an Election Day meeting. The council voted 5-1 on Tuesday to extend the contract for automated license plate readers and gunshot-detection equipment until March 31, 2027. The cost is $259,208.63. Wichita also uses Flock drones as part of its privately funded Drone as First Responder surveillance partnership with QuikTrip. The Flock extension was published in the city’s Tuesday agenda packet less than 24 hours before the meeting. It was not labeled as its own agenda item and was instead bundled in the “Board of Bids and Contracts” section of the agenda as a change order for Flock’s hardware and software maintenance — along with several other routine items such as water treatment chemicals. No public comment is allowed for that portion of the meeting. The city’s contract with Flock has come under heightened scrutiny as part of what privacy advocates call a “warrantless surveillance dragnet” in Wichita that allows the Wichita Police Department and agencies across the U.S. to track residents’ movements in real time throughout the city. One Wichita man has sued the city seeking to have the cameras removed; the city wants

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Will Berg named American Conference honorable mention

Even without a win, the Wichita State men's basketball team had a big night against No. 21 USC.

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Kansas Porch Pirate Warning as Holidays Near in Wichita, Topeka

Thanksgiving and Christmas shoppers can take steps to protect packages from theft and delivery mistakes.

Topeka, KS · 9h

Wichita Eagle

Shocker player ratings: What game film revealed in the USC loss

There’s more to evaluating a basketball player than counting points, rebounds and assists. That’s the idea behind The Wichita Eagle’s Shocker Player Ratings, a film-based evaluation of every Wichita State player’s performance following each game. The grades aren’t simply a ranking of the team’s best players. Each player is judged on a 1-to-10 scale based on how well he fulfills his individual role, accounting for his responsibilities, defensive assignments, decision-making and contributions that don’t always show up in the box score. Every player starts at 6.0, which represents a satisfactory performance. A 7.0 is good, an 8.0 is excellent and a 9.0 is reserved for an exceptional outing. Ratings below 6.0 reflect below-average performances, while a perfect 10.0 would require something truly extraordinary. Head coach Paul Mills will also receive a grade based on his game plan, adjustments and in-game decisions. The goal is simple: Give readers a better understanding of who actually played well, who struggled and what the film revealed beyond the final score. Shocker player ratings vs. USC Michael Gray Jr. — 8.5 Gray looks increasingly comfortable in his new off-ball role, pouring in a team-high 18 points in just 18 minutes while drilling 5 of 8

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Helping Hand: Wichita runners go the extra mile to support those dealing with housing insecurity

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Runners are going the extra mile to support those dealing with housing insecurity in Wichita. ‘Laps for Love’ is a marathon like no other, as race director Joseph Hamer describes. “It’s a backyard ultra, which is where runners run a four-mile loop on the hour,...

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Water Distribution System to be Flushed

The City of Chanute Water Department will be conducting a free chlorine flush of its water distribution system. The flush will begin on November 12th and will last approximately 30 days. Possible Noticeable Effects:. It Is important to understand that during this temporary change there may be some discoloration or...

Chanute, KS · 2d

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AbilityPoint to hold Family Fun Fest on Saturday

Family Fun Fest welcomes children of all abilities and their families to enjoy exciting activities, discover valuable community resources, and create lasting memories together. It will be at Century II Exhibition Hall on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Large proposed multifamily development in Goddard clears a hurdle

Even as Wichita-area homebuyers continue to struggle to find attainable housing options, the city of Goddard is close to giving approvals for Lange Real Estate to be able to move forward with a development that could help ease at least some of that demand. Lange wants to build duplexes, and perhaps quadplexes, sixplexes and even a limited number of single-family homes, on a 155-acre site west of 167th Street West between Maple and Central. In an interview with The Eagle, Ryan Mills, director of development for Lange Real Estate, said there is likely to be approximately 275 lots with a total of 550 to 600 residences in the phased development, with tentative price points anywhere from the mid-$200,000s to $350,000. At its Nov. 9 meeting, the Goddard Planning Commission approved a zoning change and development plan necessary for Lange’s project to go forward. The Goddard City Council will consider final approval of the project at its Nov. 16 meeting. “We’re challenged with: How do you provide moderate affordable housing options and do that in an efficient manner?” Mills said at the planning commission meeting. “I think it’s important for the community to understand that diversity in housing is an obstacle

Goddard, KS · 20h

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Kansas lawmakers discuss proposed limits on license plate reader data

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansas lawmakers discussed concerns about automated license plate readers Tuesday as law enforcement officials work on a proposed bill addressing how the technology is used. Col. Erik Smith, superintendent of the Kansas Highway Patrol, told the Joint Committee on Kansas Security that the KHP and leaders...

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Headlines for November 10, 2026

Former Kansas governor nominated to be U.S. ambassador to UAE. President Donald Trump has nominated former Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer to be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. Trump announced the nomination Monday. The appointment would require confirmation by the U.S. Senate. Colyer served as lieutenant governor of...

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