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Environment
City officials will host a groundwater remediation open house (at 29th and Grove) later this week to explain ongoing cleanup efforts.
Residents can attend to learn about measures designed to improve local water quality.
Community
The Wichita NAACP will honor 12 community leaders for their work in education, health, arts and community service at its Freedom Fund Awards and Banquet on Oct.
3 at the Wichita Marriott Hotel — with national jazz saxophonist Joseph Vincelli set to perform.
Sports
Emma Bunch from Denmark won the 2026 Heritage Classic at Rolling Hills Country Club with a score of -15 over four rounds.
She overcame a mid-round setback to claim her fourth win in five starts.
Business
All Star Sports is temporarily closed as management sorts through staffing issues, which has caused schools to cancel & postpone fundraisers and spirits nights at the venue on 8333 W.
21st St. The reopening date has not been set, so event organizers should plan alternative arrangements if events are scheduled within the next month.
Sports
The Wichita Wind Surge played their final game Sunday at Equity Bank Park with a 10-8 loss to the Frisco Roughriders & said goodbye to mascot Windy as the team will rebrand as the Wichita Turbo Tubs with a return set for Apr.
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Government
Debates among gubernatorial and Senate candidates drew a large crowd at the Kansas State Fair on Saturday as they discussed issues such as healthcare for rural hospitals and housing affordability.
The lively events occurred ahead of the Nov. 3 election to inform local voters.
Environment
KDHE approved a plan to install pumps that will remove and treat groundwater contaminated with TCE near 29th and Grove.
Contractors are bidding on the work and construction will start in 2027, officials explained at an open house.
Health
At least 15 cats have died from the highly contagious feline panleukopenia virus in Wichita & veterinarians stress immediate action for under-vaccinated or immunocompromised pets.
Owners are urged to keep outdoor cats indoors and quarantine new arrivals for at least two weeks.
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