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Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Second Light is reducing its beds after its emergency winter program ended. The shelter will now offer 100 long-term beds and 30 crisis beds to house about 400 people a year + provide food, medical care and mental health services. KWCH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hadestown, the Tony Award-winning musical, is performing at Century II Concert Hall this weekend—Friday, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m.—featuring South African-born Namisa Mdlalose Bizana as Persephone. KMUW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Under a proposed Kansas bill, high school freshmen may soon need to pass a 100-question citizenship exam — along with lessons on the dangers of communism and socialism — to graduate. Lawmakers are reviewing the plan for implementation. KAKE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A 12 News Anchor and a Kansas family supported cancer patients with fundraising events and resource sharing, a report from Mar. 18 noted. Their ongoing efforts aim to expand local cancer care options in Wichita. KWCH
- ➤ Lisa Schmidt, Oncology Nurse Navigator at Ascension Via Christi Cancer Outreach & Risk Assessment, explains why colorectal cancer screenings are important for early detection to encourage timely action among residents. KAKE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Butler Community College is sending its men's + women's basketball teams to a national tournament for the first time in school history. The teams will compete soon, marking a milestone that reflects the school’s growing athletic success. KWCH
- ➤ The Kansas Jayhawks departed from Topeka Regional Airport at 12:45 p.m. yesterday and are headed to San Diego for their first-round NCAA tournament game on Friday night + they will face California Baptist University. KWCH
- ➤ The Harlem Globetrotters will perform on March 22 at Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita. Fans can look forward to a classic basketball display that brings skill and fun to the arena. KWCH
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chair Yoga Class at Haysville Senior Center
10:00 – 10:45 AM — Haysville Senior Center — Free for members — Experience a supportive yoga practice designed to enhance strength and flexibility through gentle chair movements.
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WWE NXT Live in Wichita
6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — $35.05 to $179.11 — Witness NXT champions and superstars live in action for the first time in Wichita.
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Chair Yoga at Park City Senior Center
9:30-10:15 a.m. — Park City Senior Center — Free for members — Experience supportive chair yoga that enhances strength, mobility, and community spirit.
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Fittest In Wichita
9 a.m. — Station 0 — $50 to compete, free to watch — A community-driven fitness competition featuring local gyms, activities for all ages, and supporting mental health programs for firefighters.
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2026 Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament
1:30-6 p.m. — Charles Koch Arena — $40+ — Watch the best of women's basketball compete for the WBIT crown in Wichita's exciting final games.
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Elmo's Got The Moves
6-9 p.m. — Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center — Tickets required — Dance and play along with Elmo and his Sesame Street friends in a magical live experience.
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That Arena Rock Show
8-11 p.m. — The Cotillion — $28.14 — Experience a high-energy tribute to classic rock anthems of the 70s and 80s.
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