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Daily editionTuesday, February 24th, 2026

Good morning, Wichita.

The Daily Wichita Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.

Community

  1. Belle Plaine business owners Matt and Kelly Lyons remain safe in a Puerto Vallarta hotel after local violence forced their flight cancellations.

    Kansas Senator Moran said Kansans abroad can call his office at 202-224-6521 + enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program for help.

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Culture

  1. The Great Plains Transportation Museum in Wichita announced Monday that it raised an extra $50,000 from generous supporters to restore historic Santa Fe locomotive 93, which is in Kansas City for repair and scheduled for completion in spring or early summer.

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Government

  1. The USDA began enrollment for Farmers Bridge Assistance on Monday, Feb. 23 to help Kansas row crop producers with $11 billion + $1 billion available for other commodities; applications close on April 17.

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  2. The Student Government Association finance commission will hold student fee budgeting hearings at 9:30 a.m. on March 2 to review requests for FY 2027—running from July 1 to June 30—in a public event, with further deliberations on March 5 and a budget vote on March 11 at the Rhatigan Student Center.

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  3. Wichita announced on Monday that Fire Chief Tammy Snow—who served nearly 40 years and became the first female chief since the department was founded—will retire in August; the city will begin a national search for her successor.

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  4. The Kansas House passed a bill requiring Narcan in public schools — now heading to the state senate as community groups call for added recovery and health supports since many schools already carry the drug.

    KWCHRead more

  5. Public servant Melody McCray-Miller died over the weekend at age 69 after more than 30 years of service in Wichita.

    She served on the Sedgwick County Commission, Kansas Legislature and Wichita School Board and co-owned Miller's Barbecue with her husband Larry.

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Sports

  1. Brandon Bonta, a Wichita Northwest grad, made his pro bowling debut by rolling a perfect 300 game to win the season-opening PBA Players Championship & a $100,000 prize last weekend in Arlington, Texas.

    He defeated top seed EJ Tackett and said it was a strong start to his career.

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  2. A season-high 8,094 fans gathered at the Roundhouse to honor retiring broadcaster Mike Kennedy and celebrate the anniversaries of three MVC title teams.

    Wichita State Head Coach Paul Mills shared remarks as Kennedy prepares to retire after 46 years on the Shockers broadcast team.

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  3. KU, KSU, and Wichita State athletic directors met in Topeka last month to discuss state funding amid rising costs in college sports.

    Officials said the meeting aimed to explore long-term solutions for competitive, dollar-driven programs.

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Accidents

  1. A Wichita plane made an emergency landing on Sunday when a lithium ion battery in a cell phone caught fire; expert William Haworth advises that batteries which overheat or lose charge quickly be serviced to prevent similar incidents.

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Wichita Events

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  1. 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.

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  2. 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.

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  3. 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.

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  4. 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.

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  5. 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.

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  6. 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.

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  7. 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.

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  8. 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.

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  9. 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.

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  10. 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.

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