Daily editionSunday, February 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
Education
The 2026 Black Educators Hall of Fame ceremony will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Carl Brewer Center.
The event will begin with a reception (4 p.m.) and a program (5 p.m.) as it honors eight educators during Black History Month.
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Senator Marshall visited STARBASE at McConnell Air Force Base on Friday+ the program teaches STEM skills to elementary students and aims to inspire future STEM careers.
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Government
Sedgwick County installed a memorial plaque in the courthouse lobby on Friday to honor fallen deputy Sidnee Carter, who was killed in the line of duty by an impaired driver in Oct. 2022 with deputies joining his father at the ceremony.
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Health
Former Wichita radio DJ Greg (The Hitman) Williams died early Saturday after battling stage four cancer.
He spent 25 years at Power 93.5 and KEYN, and his family is asking for donations to help with medical expenses.
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Sports
The Shockers won 69-57 over Temple on Mike Kennedy Night, keeping their winning streak alive in a competitive game.
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Special Olympics will host a regional tournament in Haysville as announced on Friday, Feb. 21 + the event will showcase athletic competitions and build community spirit.
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Wichita Events
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.
Mort's Martini Bar Live Rock Music Night
Friday, March 13th, 2026 · 8-11 p.m. — Mort’s Martini and Cigar Bar — Entry fee varies — Rock out to the best tunes from the 90s with a dash of 80s and 00s flair.
Wichita St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl 2026
Saturday, March 14th, 2026 · 1-8 p.m. — Emerson Biggins — $7.99+ — Experience the top bars of Wichita with St. Paddy's drink specials and a festive after party.
The Firebird Concert
Sunday, March 15th, 2026 · 3-6 p.m. — Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center — $29-$85 Adults, $10 Students — Experience a compelling mix of myth and magic through Wagner, a world premiere, and Stravinsky's fiery masterpiece.