{"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":"Ticks Are Spreading Faster Than Ever | Wichita News","slug":"ticks-are-spreading-faster-than-ever-wichita-news","published_at":"2026-07-18T14:20:57+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254/ticks-are-spreading-faster-than-ever-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/ea5cbf5be408ffda","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/20e324e2-6aaa-41a3-aadd-f52d49b1997e.mp3","summary":"Summer’s here, and ticks are on the rise—emergency room visits for tick bites are hitting record levels since 2017. With warmer weather, expanding tick populations, and more people outdoors, the threat is growing beyond Lyme disease. The lone star tick, now spreading nationwide, can trigger alpha-gal syndrome—a rare allergy to red meat. Surveillance efforts vary wildly by state, but leaders like Massachusetts, Missouri, and Oklahoma are stepping up. Experts warn warmer winters and more deer are helping ticks thrive and spread. Stay safe: use bug spray, wear long sleeves, and check yourself and pets after time outdoors. Early detection is your best defense. 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/ea5cbf5be408ffda","meta_description":"Summer’s here, and ticks are on the rise—emergency room visits for tick bites are hitting record levels since 2017. With warmer weather, expanding tick po…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":108,"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/ticks-are-spreading-faster-than-ever-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/ticks-are-spreading-faster-than-ever-wichita-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}