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Wichita
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members gathered on Thu, Mar. 26 to say farewell to the historic Chester I. Lewis Academic Learning Center in northeast Wichita. Wichita School District closed the building for unsafe conditions and will demolish it by this summer. KMUW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A burst water main near 59th and Osage caused property damage in south Wichita today as a private contractor hit a water line + the city is investigating the break. KWCH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At Sim Park, People’s Pride ICT hosted its second annual Gays Eating Garlic Bread in the Park event where the queer community gathered on a windy Sunday in March to share local garlic treats and plan future park days (including coffee meetups and crafts). KMUW
- ➤ KMUW News director Suzanne Perez and a KU economics professor explain how Taylor Swift built a financial empire & overcame economic barriers for women, while People’s Pride ICT introduces a fresh method to unite community members in this month’s Culture Pop. KMUW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Wichita State Student Senate approved Vincent Duong as chief justice for the SGA Supreme Court next year (replacing Lesly Hernandez) during its March 26 meeting. Duong, a double major in biology and political science (he values fairness and detail in upholding the law), will lead the court in the coming year. The Sunflower
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Heartspring announced plans for a new $25 million pediatric neurodevelopment center in downtown Wichita; it will be the first stand-alone outpatient facility of its kind in Kansas. Set to open in 2030, the center will be located near English and Topeka in Wichita's downtown healthcare corridor. KMUW
- ➤ The University of Kansas Cancer Center has converted a bus into a mobile clinic that will offer free cancer screenings and educational materials (covering breast, skin and prostate cancers) as it travels to rural areas in Kansas and western Missouri. KMUW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ KU women’s basketball hosted San Diego State in the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament quarterfinal on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+; the winning team will advance to Monday’s semifinal round at Koch Arena in Wichita. KWCH
- ➤ Travis Hafner (known as 'Pronk') recounted his journey from small-town North Dakota to Cowley County where he led the team to its first national championship in 1997, and he still holds records in RBIs and doubles from his college days in an exclusive KWCH interview. KWCH
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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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Aries Spears Comedy Show
8-11 p.m. — The Cotillion — Reserved seating — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Aries Spears, with concessions and full bars available.
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KSAPT 2026 Conference Featuring Dr. Eliana Gil
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Aloft Wichita — Registration required — Explore play-based assessments and the impact of childhood trauma with expert guidance.
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~ Les Brown
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