Daily
Wichita
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ New leadership at the Boys & Girls Club Opportunity Drive unit aims to rebuild community ties in northeast Wichita by partnering with local schools and expanding programs for youth. Unit Director Aaron Roberts and his team plan to enhance school-year + summer programming to better serve local families. The Voice
- ➤ Wichita-area swim teams completed a 100-mile challenge for the Make-A-Wish Foundation on Feb. 27 — an effort that showcased local teamwork and spirit. KWCH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Disney on Ice is at INTRUST Bank Arena this weekend featuring scenes from Frozen and Encanto. The production employs over 100 cast members (including Matty Cangelose) as part of a global tour. KWCH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wichita school buses are now using AI cameras, raising privacy concerns among parents and educators. Officials are reviewing measures to protect student data & adjust policies as needed. KWCH
- ➤ Kansas FFA raised $103,000 after its 24-hour Give FFA Day fundraiser on Thursday in Manhattan, surpassing its $50,000 goal to support local agricultural education programs with donations from all 105 counties. The funds will provide grants, scholarships, and support for ag teachers statewide. KWCH
- ➤ Wichita State's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is proposing a $1.5 million budget cut and administrative consolidation to reduce spending while keeping academic programs unchanged. Meetings with department chairs will begin on Monday, March 2, with changes effective July 1 — no staff moves are planned. The Sunflower
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wichita nonprofit Kansas Birth Justice Society (aiming to reduce maternal disparities) is training doulas to support Black mothers amid higher pregnancy risks, building on a 2024 Medicaid amendment. More than 200 doulas are in training, and advocates like Shaunita Phillips and the late Melody McCray-Miller have helped reduce health disparities. KWCH
- ➤ A report shows circulatory death organ donations have increased and Wichita hospitals are preparing for more transplant procedures. Local health leaders attribute the rise to improved protocols and outreach efforts. KWCH
-
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.
-
Carden International Circus Spectacular
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.
-
Wicked City Roller Derby vs. Natural State (Arkansas)
6-9 p.m. — The Cotillion — Kids 12 and under free with paying adult — Experience the thrilling matchup between local roller derby teams in an all-ages event.
-
Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon
8 a.m. — Botanica, The Wichita Gardens — Registration fees apply — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with family-friendly running events featuring fun swag and community spirit.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Focus is saying no to good ideas.
~ Sam Altman
About Daily Wichita
Welcome to the Daily Wichita, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Wichita, Kansas community. If you like the Daily Wichita, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Wichita.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Wichita and across Kansas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Wichita
A free Wichita community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailywichitanews.com/sitemap