Daily editionMonday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
Community
Great Plains Nature Center hosted its 'Grow Together' event for families on Apr. 12, offering interactive activities and shared learning experiences to promote community engagement.
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Ava Johnson’s Socks and Undies Drive raised funds for essential items for foster kids.
The local event, launched yesterday, invites residents to donate supplies that support children in need.
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Business
Wichita-based DuBois Consultants Inc. is celebrating 20 years in the city with an anniversary happy hour on Thursday, Apr. 16 that will bring clients + local leaders together.
The firm built its lasting reputation by delivering quality project work and fostering key local partnerships over the past two decades.
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Mokas Coffee & Eatery will open its third Wichita location on Wednesday, April 15 at 3851 N. Ridge Road, adding to its popular sites in McLean and Veranda and offering a menu of sandwiches, pastries, wraps, salads, soups, coffee & smoothies.
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Culture
Tallgrass Film Festival and Harvester Arts are partnering to boost Wichita's cultural scene, with the festival planned for October 15–18 in downtown Wichita (with events at Boulevard Theatres at Old Town).
The event will feature independent films, Q&As, and calls for volunteer film screeners.
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Government
Drivers should expect delays today as KDOT closes the ramp connecting eastbound K-96 to eastbound Kellogg so crews can replace the barrier wall and paint new stripes.
Commuters are advised to allow extra travel time during these improvements.
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Wichita Events
KSAPT 2026 Conference Featuring Dr. Eliana Gil
Thursday, April 16th, 2026 · 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Aloft Wichita — Registration required — Explore play-based assessments and the impact of childhood trauma with expert guidance.
Bingo Loco Party
Friday, April 17th, 2026 · 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.
Super Saturday: Travel Entrepreneurship Workshop
Saturday, April 18th, 2026 · 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.
Open Streets ICT: WSU & Shocker Neighborhood
Sunday, April 19th, 2026 · 12-4 p.m. — Wichita State University — Free entry — Experience a vibrant community event transforming streets into spaces for connection and wellness.
Wichita Gem, Fossil and Mineral Show
Friday, April 24th, 2026 · 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.
Outdoor Vintage Market at Paramount Marketplace Antiques
Saturday, April 25th, 2026 · 9 AM – 3 PM — Paramount Marketplace Antiques — Free admission — Discover unique antiques and vintage treasures at this vibrant outdoor market.
Lorna Shore Concert
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 · 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.
Sevendust ONE Tour
Monday, May 4th, 2026 · 6:00 – 8:20 PM — The Cotillion — Ticket prices vary — Experience hard rock legends Sevendust with special guests Atreyu, Fire From The Gods, and American Adrenalin.
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 · 8:45-9:45 p.m. — Kansas Aviation Museum — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by the Listeso String Quartet under candlelight.
Fit For A King Concert
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 · 7-8:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — $36-$111 — Enjoy a night of heavy music with Fit For A King in Wichita.