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Wichita
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Wichita State University launched a new scholarship benefiting Southeast High School students and awarded the first recipient, a student who once experienced homelessness, with a surprise $50,000 gift. Meanwhile, with spring beginning today, bird watchers head to Cheyenne Bottoms & Quivira Wildlife Refuge to see sandhill cranes. KMUW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The war in Iran has driven up fertilizer prices due to shipping delays along the Strait of Hormuz, and local Johnson’s Garden Center has pre-bought supplies for spring and summer—however, fall prices may still rise. KWCH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ KansasCOM is celebrating its first Match Day today at Century II as students open envelopes to learn their residency placements and mark a historic milestone for its inaugural graduating class (including a married couple matching into the same program). KWCH
- ➤ A new Kansas bill would fine school districts that let students leave without parental permission. Some students say the proposal, introduced by Senator Michael Murphy as part of the state budget, could restrict their freedom of speech. FOX Kansas
- ➤ Governor Kelly signed a bipartisan bill Thursday afternoon — the 'bell to bell' law — that bans cell phone use in Kansas schools to reduce distractions and boost student focus during class. KWCH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kelly has ordered Sedgwick County flags to fly at half-staff on Saturday, March 21, from sunup to sundown—to honor former Kansas Rep. Melody McCray-Miller, a dedicated Wichita public servant who died last month. KWCH
- ➤ Station 15 in southeast Wichita reopened yesterday after weeks of mold remediation and repairs near Lincoln — Rock Road, and firefighters said work continues on roof leaks. They announced Station 11 will close Monday for further mold remediation and repair work. KWCH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Harlem Globetrotter Torch George will play at Intrust Bank Arena on March 22 and show off her world-record ball skills, plus she overcame Graves’ disease and personal loss to join the team in 2017 as the 16th woman. KWCH
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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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Zero 9:36 Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — WAVE — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-octane energy of Zero 9:36’s unique sound blending trap-metal and rap-rock.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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