Daily editionSunday, February 15th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of February.
Community
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.
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Culture
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.
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Government
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.
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Health
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.
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Lifestyle
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.
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Sports
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.
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Wichita Events
Chair Yoga Class
Monday, February 16th, 2026 · 1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in — Engage in empowering chair yoga to enhance strength, flexibility, and community connection.
Chair Yoga Class at Maize Rec
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 · 1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in fee — Enjoy calming chair yoga that promotes strength, flexibility, and community.
Chinese New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 21st, 2026 · 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.
School's Out - Dodgeball Is In
Thursday, February 26th, 2026 · 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Rose Hill Recreation Commission — Fun and engaging — Gather with dodgeball enthusiasts for a friendly competition.
2000s Nostalgia Party
Friday, February 27th, 2026 · 9 PM – 12 AM — The Cotillion — $15.33 to $21.09 — Celebrate the early 2000s with iconic hits and nostalgic vibes.
Black Business Tour
Saturday, February 28th, 2026 · 10 AM – 4 PM — Cargill Protein Headquarters — Free entry — Explore and support Black-owned businesses in a vibrant community ride-along experience.
2026 Wichita Kansas Inspection Authorization Renewal Seminar
Friday, March 6th, 2026 · 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.
Nekrogoblikon Concert
Sunday, March 8th, 2026 · 7-8:30 p.m. — WAVE — Ticket prices vary from $65 to $120 — Experience the unique sounds of Nekrogoblikon in a lively concert atmosphere.
FILTER Live with FINGER ELEVEN and LOCAL H
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 · 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.
Million Dollar Quartet
Thursday, March 12th, 2026 · 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.