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Monday, March 17th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person died and four others were injured—one critically—after a crash occurred Sunday evening near the 2000 block of S. Oliver at the intersection of E. Mt. Vernon in southeast Wichita. KWCH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Lily Wu hosted her first 'State of the City' address in downtown Wichita on March 16th, 2025—she discussed the city's progress since her 2023 election and plans for future initiatives. KWCH
- ➤ Thousands gathered in Delano on Saturday for the annual Paddy Day Parade and street party to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day while Councilmember Dalton Glasscock pushed for a new common consumption area for outdoor drinking (stretching from the Arkansas River to Seneca). Glasscock plans to present his proposal to the Wichita City Council by May as he works to boost local energy. KWCH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CBS Sports announced NCAA tournament tip times after Sunday's bracket reveal. In Wichita, the action will begin at 1 p.m. CT when No. 1 Houston faces No. 16 SIU Edwardsville on TBS (with commentary by Tom McCarthy, Deb Antonelli, Steve Smith and AJ Ross), and more games are planned (on Thursday and Friday). KWCH
- ➤ The Kansas State Wildcats women's team earned the No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament after finishing the season 26–7 and will open play on Friday against No. 12 Fairfield in Lexington—Jett Mittie is making his sixth tournament appearance and star Ayoka Lee, who missed most of the season, is expected to play. KWCH
- ➤ The Kansas Jayhawks have earned their lowest seed ever in the Bill Self era (a No. 6 seed in the West region) of the 2025 NCAA Tournament and will face a No. 10 seed from Arkansas in Providence. They will then play the winner (either No. 2 St. John’s or No. 15 Omaha) in the next round. KWCH
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Beginner Chair Yoga at Club Hope
This beginner chair yoga class at Club Hope, led by Marianna Evans, focuses on gentle movements to enhance strength, mobility, and resilience in a welcoming environment.
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2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship - First and Second Rounds
The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship First and Second Rounds will take place at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas, hosted by Wichita State University.
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Exploring Natural Biohacking and Nutrition for Longevity
This seminar focuses on the application of natural biohacking and nutrition to promote health and longevity, featuring expert speaker Bart Precourt, DC.
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Curvy Yoga 8-Week Class Series in Wichita
This 8-week Curvy Yoga class series aims to provide a welcoming environment for individuals of all body types and abilities to explore yoga practices that fit their unique needs.
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Chair Yoga at Haysville Senior Center
10:00 – 10:45 AM | Haysville Senior Center | Free for members | Enjoy a gentle, community-focused yoga class designed for all mobility levels.
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Chair Yoga Class at Maize Recreation Commission
This class offers accessible chair yoga that enhances strength, flexibility, and mindfulness, catering to various mobility levels in a supportive community setting.
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Open Mic Night at Vorshay's
8-9:30 p.m. — Vorshay’s Cocktail Lounge — No cover charge — A creative haven for comedians to showcase fresh, original material.
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World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
3:30 a.m. — 81 Speedway — Affordable tickets — Experience the thrilling World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series live in Wichita.
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IEEE Wichita Young Professionals Networking Mixer
This event offers students and young professionals in Wichita an opportunity to network while enjoying bowling, pool, snacks, and refreshments.
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Curvy Yoga 8-Week Class Series
1-2 p.m. — Yoga Central — Registration required — Explore adaptive yoga practices in a welcoming environment for all body types.
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