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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

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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

Hutch Post

Meyer Landmark apartments fully occupied as downtown Hutchinson redevelopment nears completion

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Meyer Landmark Building in downtown Hutchinson has reached full occupancy just months after opening, while new businesses continue to bring life to the historic property's ground floor. Building owner Laura Meyer Dick said all 36 apartments were occupied by the end of August, less than...

Hutchinson, KS · 1d

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 · 14h

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 · 6h

Wichita Eagle

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 · 1d

Wichita Eagle

The 2026 midterm election in Wichita and Kansas is over. Here's what you should know.

Kansas voters reshaped the state’s political landscape Tuesday, sending the first Democrat to the U.S. Senate in nearly a century, breaking a 16-year Republican supermajority in the state House and approving a $615 million school bond in Wichita. The race for governor, meanwhile, was still too close to call early Wednesday. Here is what you should know from election night in Kansas and south-central Kansas. Hamilton flips U.S. Senate seat The Rev. Adam Hamilton, a Democrat and founding pastor of the nation’s largest United Methodist church, defeated one-term Republican Sen. Roger Marshall to become Kansas’ first Democratic U.S. senator since 1932. The Associated Press called the race at 10:24 p.m., with Hamilton taking 51.7% of the vote. “This is amazing,” Hamilton told supporters at a Marriott ballroom in Overland Park. “We really did make history.” He added: “This election is a rebuke of unkindness and cruelty in Washington, D.C.” Marshall conceded Tuesday night from Wichita, telling supporters he had called Hamilton to congratulate him. “I don’t have any answers,” Marshall said. “I’ll just tell you it’s been the greatest honor of my life to serve the state of Kansas for ten years.” Hamilton’s campaign centered on lowering everyday costs, moderate

Kansas · 3d

KSN News

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

AVweb

Kansas Airport Tenants Push Back on Proposed Hangar Rent Increases

The Hutchinson City Council in Kansas has delayed moving forward on proposed commercial hangar lease increases at Hutchinson Regional Airport after tenants raised concerns about deteriorating facilities. During a Tuesday meeting, council members discussed complaints involving leaking roofs, damaged hangar doors, inadequate heating, and drainage problems. According to digital news outlet Hutch Post, city officials want additional input from tenants before establishing new lease rates.

Hutchinson, KS · 1d

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Goss questions whether other Hutchinson council members violated open meetings law

Hutchinson Councilwoman Stacy Goss raised concerns about a community meeting attended by three council members that she said included discussions on filling the council vacancy.

Hutchinson, KS · 2d

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

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 · 9h

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‘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 · 1d

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 · 3d

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

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

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

adastraradio.com

Voters in USD 308 Reject $36 Million School Bond Proposal

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Voters in USD 308 have rejected the school district’s $36 million school bond proposition on Tuesday’s General Election ballot. The bond measure was narrowly defeated, receiving 4,769 “No” votes (50.7%) to 4,639 “Yes” votes (49.3%). Voter turnout across Reno County reached roughly 50%, with 21,905 residents casting ballots in the election.

Hutchinson, KS · 3d

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‘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

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