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Wichita
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Smalls Sliders is hosting Aviation Appreciation Week starting today at its downtown location. The event will offer aviation-themed slider specials and fun activities for local fans during the week. KWCH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wichita school board presented three school bond proposals Monday that include renovations, new facilities, and changes ranging from no extra tax to an added $60 per $200,000 home. Residents can share feedback at community sessions (or online) before a final decision in June. KWCH
- ➤ Students and staff at Wichita State rang the New York Stock Exchange closing bell (a historic honor) Monday, Apr. 6 to highlight the university's global connections. The ceremony marked a memorable day on campus. KWCH
- ➤ Four candidates for vice president of Student Affairs have held forums in recent weeks to share their visions for Wichita State after Teri Hall retired at the end of fall 2025. A search firm has been hired to help select the next leader. The Sunflower
- ➤ Andover Central High School's robotics team won a regional competition in Kansas City on Apr. 6 and earned praise for their innovative design and teamwork. KWCH
- ➤ Textron Aviation named its 2026 Top Hawk recipients, loaning them new Cessna Skyhawks to support pilot training at aviation schools+ boosting future pilots' skills for real-world flight experience. KNSS
- ➤ Students at Wichita State are voting for next year’s student government leaders and constitutional amendments from April 6 at 8 a.m. until April 8 at 5 p.m. Voting is available online and at campus locations like Shocker Dining Hall. The Sunflower
- ➤ Enrollment for summer and fall classes opened on Monday, Apr. 6 at Wichita State for seniors, graduate students, athletes and Honors Colleges students, while juniors are enrolling today and sophomores, freshmen and non-degree seeking students will register on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The Sunflower
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rose Hill Road closed Monday for a construction project installing two concrete box culverts and resurfacing south of SW 16th Street — detours are set for emergency access while temporary mailboxes are arranged for nearby residents. KWCH
- ➤ NASA administrator Jared Isaacman and Sen. Jerry Moran visited Monday at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson — marking the Artemis II mission with a ribbon cutting for the renovated Hall of Space museum. They noted historic artifacts that show how space travel inspires future exploration. KWCH
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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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Bingo Loco Party
6:00-9:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — $44.27 — Join the ultimate bingo party featuring crazy prizes, hilarious hosts, and a night of dancing and laughter.
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Super Saturday: Travel Entrepreneurship Workshop
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Courtyard by Marriott Wichita at Old Town — Free entry — Discover how to turn your passion for travel into a professional entrepreneurial venture.
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Open Streets ICT - WSU & Shocker Neighborhood
12-4 p.m. — Wichita State University — Free entry — Experience a vibrant day of community connection and wellness activities in the heart of Wichita.
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Wichita Gem, Fossil and Mineral Show
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun — Cessna Activity Center — Adults $5, kids under 12 free — Explore a vibrant showcase of gems, fossils, and engaging lapidary demonstrations.
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Outdoor Vintage Market at Paramount Marketplace Antiques
9 AM – 3 PM — Paramount Marketplace Antiques — Free admission — Discover unique antiques and vintage treasures at this vibrant outdoor market.
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Lorna Shore Concert
6-8:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — $61.85 — Experience an electrifying show with Lorna Shore and special guests Paleface Swiss and Signs of the Swarm.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is a game of leverage. The more leverage you create, the more luck you have.
~ Naval Ravikant
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