{"podcast":{"title":"Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254","podcast_index_feed_id":7564254,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-wichita-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/cover/67b5d3cd-b216-437d-9fdc-96a62f4ee84c.png","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":745,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Wichita News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Wichita with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From city developments to neighborhood updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Wichita. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Wichita News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T06:21:00.895931+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254"},"episode":{"title":"District One Gets Boost with New Fund | Wichita News","slug":"district-one-gets-boost-with-new-fund-wichita-news","published_at":"2026-07-08T04:33:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254/district-one-gets-boost-with-new-fund-wichita-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/5995bcfe4ba4e489","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/e082817c-43de-4de2-b484-13feadc826a6.mp3","summary":"Wichita’s District One is getting a major makeover thanks to a new $600K improvement fund, spearheaded by Councilman Joseph Shepard. Designed to revitalize streets, support local businesses, and add art and greenery, the fund targets the city’s poorest zip code — 67214 — aiming to tackle vacant lots and economic stagnation. Already $100K secured, the initiative will be managed by the Wichita Community Foundation, with local advisory board approval for grants. Shepard’s vision? Turn a neglected corner of Wichita into a thriving, vibrant neighborhood — fast. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5995bcfe4ba4e489","meta_description":"Wichita’s District One is getting a major makeover thanks to a new $600K improvement fund, spearheaded by Councilman Joseph Shepard. Designed to revitaliz…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":91,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254/episodes/district-one-gets-boost-with-new-fund-wichita-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254/district-one-gets-boost-with-new-fund-wichita-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}