{"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 Welcomes New Fire Chief Michael Mire | Wichita News","slug":"wichita-welcomes-new-fire-chief-michael-mire-wichita-news","published_at":"2026-07-16T01:19:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wichita-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564254/wichita-welcomes-new-fire-chief-michael-mire-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/1e8800f1077db807","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/d5596504-430a-4b60-ad69-35cbecb6c512.mp3","summary":"Wichita’s fire department is stepping into a new era with the appointment of Michael Mire as its next chief—bringing nearly three decades of elite experience from Houston, where he rose to Assistant Chief. Set to take the helm on August 24th, Mire replaces retiring Chief Tammy Snow after four decades of service. With a military background, paramedic training in New Orleans, and advanced degrees in fire science and public leadership, Mire is poised to elevate Wichita’s fire service, tackle emerging public safety challenges, and build on the department’s storied legacy. He’s already expressed deep respect for the team and a clear vision to lead from the front, ensuring Wichita’s firefighters continue delivering top-tier service for years to come. 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/1e8800f1077db807","meta_description":"Wichita’s fire department is stepping into a new era with the appointment of Michael Mire as its next chief—bringing nearly three decades of elite experie…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":96,"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-welcomes-new-fire-chief-michael-mire-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-welcomes-new-fire-chief-michael-mire-wichita-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}