{"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":"Emporia Weighs Data Center Zoning","slug":"emporia-weighs-data-center-zoning","published_at":"2026-06-23T22:55:18+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254/emporia-weighs-data-center-zoning","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b13567ca-4443-4c6b-92bc-89ae6a856f15.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b13567ca-4443-4c6b-92bc-89ae6a856f15.mp3","summary":"Emporia’s planning commission is set to vote Tuesday on zoning changes that could fast-track data center construction — a booming national trend backed by federal regulators pushing for quicker grid access. But locals are sounding the alarm: these energy-hungry facilities could spike water use, drive up electricity costs, and worsen air quality. While cities like El Dorado and counties like Sedgwick and Harvey are pausing or rethinking approvals, Emporia’s decision could set a precedent — and you can watch it live at 6 PM at the Civic Auditorium. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/bbeb8868ab5fee7b","meta_description":"Emporia’s planning commission is set to vote Tuesday on zoning changes that could fast-track data center construction — a booming national trend backed by…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":73,"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/emporia-weighs-data-center-zoning/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/emporia-weighs-data-center-zoning.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}