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Wichita
Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Wichita-based Holy Kingdom of Judah is set to hold a voluntary gun buyback aimed at reducing violence and promoting peace on March 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its office at 1741 N. Poplar — participants may receive $20 to $300 per firearm. The Voice
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a Mar. 11 Kansas Board of Regents meeting, Wichita State shared its report showing 13,000 students earned $40 million through applied learning and that its NIAR programs created 2,600 new jobs since 2019; the report also noted strong engineering research and a Biomedical Campus opening in spring. The Sunflower
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kansas lawmakers signed a law banning personal cellphone use in classrooms next school year, requiring students to power off and store devices (school-issued devices remain allowed), and a driving measure will restrict handheld phone use in high-risk zones starting July 1 with warnings first and fines from July 1, 2027. The Voice
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, Wichita State Shockers won 96-70 over Oklahoma State with Kenyon Giles scoring 28 points. The team, now on a six-game winning streak, will face Tulsa in the NIT semifinals. KWCH
- ➤ Basketball fans in Wichita cheered as Kansas teams battled in a full slate of games yesterday, Mar. 22. The matchups excited supporters and set the stage for a competitive season. KWCH
- ➤ Fans visited Wichita sports bars Sunday night to watch live games and cheer for their teams. Several venues reported busy evenings as local supporters gathered for a strong display of community sports pride. KWCH
- ➤ KU fell to St. John's on a buzzer-beater shot that ended the game in its final seconds; local fans watching at sports bars saw the dramatic finish and are still discussing the tight contest. KWCH
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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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Easter Sunday Buffet
Apr 5 — Chisholm's American Beef & Ale House — $31 to $50 — Indulge in a festive buffet featuring prime rib, glazed ham, and seasonal delights.
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Candlelight Concert: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Kansas Aviation Museum — Ticketed event — Experience the melodies of 90s hip-hop classics reimagined with a string quartet under candlelight.
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Kansas City Mavericks vs. Wichita Thunder
7:05-10:05 p.m. — INTRUST Bank Arena — Complimentary tickets available — Experience the excitement of this rivalry match with a special ticket promotion.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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