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Sunday, February 15th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence artist Kim Brook is asking local support to create 3,600 handmade Valentine's Day cards for Meals on Wheels recipients in Douglas County, Topeka and Wichita; volunteers of all ages are invited to join her card-making events while donations help cover supplies, venues and artist fees. KWCH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Communities in Wichita and Kansas City celebrate Black History Month with film exhibits, luncheons, health fairs and cultural tours. In Wichita, events run Feb. 21–28 at venues including the Kansas African American Museum and The Center, offering free and ticketed programs. The Voice
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kansas lawmakers are considering a bill that would classify kratom with hard drugs like cocaine and meth. Lawmakers will discuss the proposal Monday, Feb. 16 while Happy Teahouse stresses that natural kratom is distinct from its synthetic form. KWCH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Former Wichita radio DJ Greg 'The Hitman' Williams, who was laid off after 25 years in Mar. 2025 from Power 93.5 + KEYN, is battling stage four cancer and his family has launched a GoFundMe to help with mounting medical bills after a Jan. 28 hospitalization. KWCH
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Wichita couple Daley and Christyn Gunter, married for 9 years and raising three daughters in faith, are featured on the cover of this year’s Love Couple’s issue. They met in 2014 at a friend’s wedding (Christyn was maid of honor) and had their first date at a local gun range. The Voice
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Andover senior Emerie Schartz earned her third straight spot on the U.S. National Junior Team in December, joining the U.S. National Development Program as the Kansas Girls Junior Amateur champion and 2025 Silver Belt winner who placed top-five at a South American Amateur event in January. FOX Kansas
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Chair Yoga Class
1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in — Engage in empowering chair yoga to enhance strength, flexibility, and community connection.
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Chair Yoga Class at Maize Rec
1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in fee — Enjoy calming chair yoga that promotes strength, flexibility, and community.
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Chinese New Year Celebration
12:30 – 3:00 PM — Botanica, The Wichita Gardens — Included with general admission — Celebrate Lunar New Year with crafts, zodiac discovery, and cultural traditions for the whole family.
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School's Out - Dodgeball Is In
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Rose Hill Recreation Commission — Fun and engaging — Gather with dodgeball enthusiasts for a friendly competition.
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2000s Nostalgia Party
9 PM – 12 AM — The Cotillion — $15.33 to $21.09 — Celebrate the early 2000s with iconic hits and nostalgic vibes.
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Black Business Tour
10 AM – 4 PM — Cargill Protein Headquarters — Free entry — Explore and support Black-owned businesses in a vibrant community ride-along experience.
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2026 Wichita Kansas Inspection Authorization Renewal Seminar
7:30 a.m. — Colonel James Jabara Airport — Registration required — Complete your 8-hour training requirement for Inspection Authorization renewal with expert presentations and provided lunch.
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Nekrogoblikon Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — WAVE — Ticket prices vary from $65 to $120 — Experience the unique sounds of Nekrogoblikon in a lively concert atmosphere.
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FILTER Live with FINGER ELEVEN and LOCAL H
6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — Ticket price unavailable — Experience a night of diverse industrial rock music as FILTER showcases new material alongside special guests.
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Million Dollar Quartet
12 AM — Forum Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying story of the legendary jam session that brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
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