{"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":"Wichita Library Hours Under Threat | Wichita News","slug":"wichita-library-hours-under-threat-wichita-news","published_at":"2026-07-03T04:50:29+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254/wichita-library-hours-under-threat-wichita-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/62bccca9-e9b2-4ced-a307-220278c9c2ae.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/62bccca9-e9b2-4ced-a307-220278c9c2ae.mp3","summary":"Wichita’s public library faces drastic hour cuts as city budget talks loom — a move that could shutter its late-night and weekend access, devastating students, workers, and families who rely on it as a free hub for learning, collaboration, and community. With decades of stagnant funding, staff are overwhelmed, and officials warn the current model isn’t sustainable. For patrons like Edna Martinez, the library is a lifeline — a rare public space offering after-hours support for work, study, and parenting. Library leaders fear this reduction could erase one of the city’s few truly accessible bright spots, jeopardizing vital access to knowledge and connection. The final decision rests with the city council in August — and the outcome could reshape how Wichita’s residents connect, learn, and thrive. 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/d95d3125921ecd32","meta_description":"Wichita’s public library faces drastic hour cuts as city budget talks loom — a move that could shutter its late-night and weekend access, devastating stud…","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/wichita-library-hours-under-threat-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/wichita-library-hours-under-threat-wichita-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}