Daily editionThursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
Community
Park City has opened its new 13,000 sqft senior center funded by a 1% sales tax approved in 2023, and it offers meals + exercise classes and arts and crafts for Sedgwick County residents 55 and older.
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Education
Wichita Southeast High School's FFA program offers students hands-on training in agriculture through trade certifications & leadership skills that help them avoid heavy college debt.
The school is inviting donations on Give FFA Day today.
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FFA will host a program to introduce city students to modern farming practices at local schools.
Officials say the event will offer hands-on learning opportunities soon (details pending).
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Health
State regulators warned today that IV hydration spas must use licensed professionals and follow strict medical protocols for IV treatments.
Clinics in Wichita charging up to $300 for vitamin drips risk fines & license suspension if they do not meet proper oversight.
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The University of Kansas offers free online therapy through its KU Positive Psychotherapy Clinic, now in its seventh year, with weekly telehealth sessions starting as early as March.
The program serves about 250 clients per year and is run by master’s plus doctoral students.
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A Wichita tattoo studio uses art as a tool to help clients heal emotional wounds by offering art therapy sessions.
It launched the new program last week to boost creative healing and community wellness (a first for local studios).
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Sports
Maize South senior Tucker Lowe returned to the court in the final week of the regular season after recovering from an avulsion fracture that required surgery with anchors and a screw.
His careful rehab and return earned him a nomination for the Jersey Mike’s Naismith High School Basketball Courage Award.
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Competitive eater Joey Chestnut will join a chili bun competition and meet fans at Equity Bank Park on Friday, April 17 as part of Chili Buns weekend by Dynamo Capital.
A bean challenge will follow postgame on Saturday, April 18 with extra team promotions.
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Wichita Events
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.
Carden International Circus Spectacular
Friday, March 20th, 2026 · 6:30-9:30 p.m. — Park City Arena — $9-$30 — Experience thrilling acts and family-friendly fun with pre-show activities including rides and face painting.