Good morning, Wichita.

Belle Plaine business owners Matt and Kelly Lyons returned safely to Wichita late Monday after being stranded in Puerto Vallarta amid cartel violence, and they thanked loved ones for their supportive messages back home.

A week after wildfires burned over 300,000 acres in NW Oklahoma and SW Kansas, the Kansas Livestock Association is coordinating hay donations + truckers to deliver hay and cash contributions to support affected ranchers.

One farming family near Kismet is facing nearly $1 million in damage.

Bonding thru Board Games and Drew Woodworth will host a Riverfest Board Games Day on Sunday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Century II Exhibition Hall (balcony area) as part of Riverfest Family Fun Day that offers free entry for kids 12 and under.

Danni Boatwright, a Kansas native and Survivor Season 11 winner, recalled key moments & strategies in an interview ahead of Survivor Season 50 airing on KWCH Feb.

26 at 7 p.m. The season will feature fan favorites from past seasons.

Kapaun Mt Carmel Catholic High School said that the website (kapaunparking.org) calling for new parking measures near the school is not affiliated with its operations and that no donations are accepted.

The school noted that the city is responsible for managing parking following the installation of new no-parking signs.

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.