Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of February.
Good morning, Wichita.
A cash mob event will be held at 525 E.
Douglas on Sunday, March 1 from noon to 3 p.m. The event will bring local artisans together, offer interactive opportunities, prize giveaways & drink samplings at Bubbles Champagne Bar, all free to attend.
Melody McCray-Miller, a longtime member of the WPS Board of Education & a former state representative and Sedgwick County Commissioner, died on Feb.
22 at age 69. Her service influenced local education and government practices.
A manufacturer announced an airbag recall on Feb.
22 after safety concerns emerged, and affected Wichita vehicle owners are advised to contact local dealers for inspection.
Stellantis issued a stop driving notice for select 2003-2016 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles because defective Takata airbags may explode; Wichita recall specialist Brian West is connecting owners with free mobile repairs.
Special Olympics Kansas held a regional basketball tournament on Saturday in Haysville — teams played and cheered as they prepared for the state event in Manhattan.
Athletic directors from KU, KSU and WSU met in Topeka last month seeking state funding as college sports costs rose.
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.
2000s Nostalgia Party
9 PM – 12 AM — The Cotillion — $15.33 to $21.09 — Celebrate the early 2000s with iconic hits and nostalgic vibes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mort's Martini Bar Live Rock Music Night
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
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
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.
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