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Good morning, today is Friday, November 15th. I’m Mike Scott and this is your daily briefing from the Wichita Eagle. We’ll have a pleasant day to end the workweek, with sunny skies and temperatures in the high 50s. One Wichita artist’s creative reaction to the name of Wichita’s new baseball team is winning more fans than the name itself. Wade Hampton was working at his drawing board when he saw someone post about the Wichita Wind Surge baseball team.
Good morning, today is Thursday, November 14th. I’m Mike Scott and this is your daily briefing from the Wichita Eagle. Today will be mostly sunny, with highs close to the 50s. After months of teasing and municipal anticipation, Wichita’s new baseball team has its name: the Wind Surge.
Good morning, today is Wednesday, November. 13th. I’m Mary Regalado and this is your daily briefing from the Wichita Eagle. You can expect a warmer day today, with highs nearing the 50s. And moderate winds will be out of the southwest gusting up to 20 miles per hour. The Wichita City Council took the first step toward reducing traffic lanes on downtown’s primary business street, with an eye toward creating a more bikeable and fun Douglas Avenue.
Good morning, today is Tuesday, November 12th. I’m Mike Scott and this is your daily briefing from the Wichita Eagle. We’ll see more sun in the Wichita area today but it will still feel cold. Highs will be in the 30s, and it won’t be as windy. In its first meeting after a contentious election, the Wichita City Council is being asked to approve millions of dollars in improvements, and incentives, for some of the mayor’s signature projects.
Good morning, today is Monday, November 11th. I’m Mary Regalado and this is your daily briefing from the Wichita Eagle. We have a frigid start to the work week with temperatures in the 30s. And there may be flurries in the morning with wind chills in the single digits, which will remain in the teens throughout the rest of the day. Today is Veterans Day, when America honors those who have served in the military.
Good morning, today is Friday, November 8th. I’m Mike Scott, and this is your daily briefing from the Wichita Eagle. It will be warmer and sunny today. Highs will be in the 50s. Spangles long ago passed its 21st birthday — it turns 42 in January — but as of this week it’s now legal to drink. The fast-food chain is adding 99-cent margaritas and screwdrivers to its menu today at its restaurant near 21st and Woodlawn.
Good morning, today is Thursday, November 7th. I’m Mike Scott, and this is your daily briefing from the Wichita Eagle. It will be chilly today, with high temperatures only in the 40s. The day will begin with wind chills in the teens and 20s. Wichita Mayor-elect Brandon Whipple said he sees his election victory over Mayor Jeff Longwell as a win for the people of the city. He said they are fed up with backdoor deals, favoritism, and influence peddling at City Hall.
Good morning, today is Wednesday, November 6th. I’m Mary Regalado, and this is your daily briefing from the Wichita Eagle. It’ll be one more pleasant day before temperatures fall. Today’s highs will again be in the 60s. Voters in Sedgwick County and across Kansas went to the polls yesterday to cast ballots in local races, including positions on the school board and City Council. One of the more closely watched races was for Wichita mayor.
Good morning, today is Tuesday, November 5th. I’m Mike Scott, and this is your daily briefing from the Wichita Eagle. Another nice day is ahead, with temperatures again in the 60s. Today is Election Day in Sedgwick County and across Kansas. Registered voters will cast ballots in local races, including positions on the school board and City Council. Polling locations will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. To find your polling location, go to sedgwickcounty.org/elections.
Good morning, today is Monday, November 4th. I’m Mary Regalado, and this is your daily briefing from the Wichita Eagle. It’ll be a pleasant day to begin the workweek, with temperatures in the 60s. Skies will be partly sunny. The Douglas Design District is on the precipice of jumping from a mostly volunteer-led group to potentially becoming the city’s first business improvement district.
Good morning, today is Friday, November 1st. I’m Drew Robinson and this is your daily briefing from the Wichita Eagle. The last day of the workweek will be mostly sunny and it'll be warmer too. The high today is in the 50s. Yesterday, the Kansas Board of Regents named Jay Golden as the next president of Wichita State University. Golden is a native of Los Angeles and is a systems engineer and vice chancellor at East Carolina University.
Good morning, today is Thursday, October 31st. I’m Mike Scott and this is your daily briefing from the Wichita Eagle. The winter weather should be clearing out today, but it'll still be chilly. Highs this afternoon will be in the 40s. Kansas lawmakers took a first step yesterday toward advancing a medical marijuana bill. A special committee recommended the Legislature look to Ohio as a guide, where medical use is legal.
Good morning, today is Wednesday, October 30th. I’m Mary Regalado and this is your daily briefing from the Wichita Eagle. It’ll be cold and cloudy today with a good chance of snow or ice. Be careful during your morning commute — roads could be icy or slick. The high will be in the 30s, but it’ll feel colder. A young Wichita woman says she feels she was misled into making a false campaign ad targeting Wichita mayoral candidate Brandon Whipple.
Good morning, today is Tuesday, October 29th. I’m Mike Scott and this is your daily briefing from the Wichita Eagle. It’ll be chilly again today! Temperatures will reach the 40s, but it’ll likely feel colder. Otherwise, expect partly sunny skies with chances of rain growing by nightfall. Bird-watchers have a chance this weekend to see whooping cranes -- an endangered species -- at a world-class birding destination in central Kansas.
Good morning, today is Monday, October 28th. I’m Mary Regalado and this is your daily briefing from the Wichita Eagle. It'll be chilly and mostly cloudy to start the workweek. Highs will be in the 40s, with a chance for showers. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s trip to Kansas last week — which was his 4th so far this year — came as his challenges mount, from the impeachment inquiry to the withdrawal from Syria.
Good morning. Today is Friday, October 25th. I’m Mary Regalado, and this is your daily briefing from the Wichita Eagle. It’ll be slightly warmer today with partly sunny skies. High temperatures will be in the 50s. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo aggressively defended President Trump yesterday against criticism that his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from northeastern Syria would inflict lasting damage on America’s credibility with its allies.
Good morning. Today is Thursday, October 24th. I’m Mike Scott, and this is your daily briefing from the Wichita Eagle. Expect a change of weather today, as highs will only be in the 40s. There’ll be chances of showers throughout the day. Raul Gerhardus, a junior at Maize South High, suffered a seizure during Tuesday’s soccer game against league foe Andover Central. He lost consciousness for about 3 minutes and could not feel his arms or legs.
Good morning. Today is Wednesday, October 23rd. I’m Mary Regalado and this is your daily briefing from the Wichita Eagle. It’ll be mostly sunny today with highs in the 70s. A Kansas farmer has admitted to defrauding federal government crop insurance programs before lying in court documents when filing for bankruptcy. Kevin W.
Good morning. Today is Tuesday, October 22nd. I’m Mike Scott, and this is your daily briefing from the Wichita Eagle. Temperatures will be in the 60s today with mostly sunny skies. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo plans to visit Wichita this week, stoking further speculation about his political future in the state. The former Kansas congressman’s visit comes as he continues to deal with the House impeachment probe into President Trump.
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