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Wichita
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way invested $4 million in local charities on Monday, Apr. 13, to support programs that help Wichita residents meet essential needs and build stronger community ties. KWCH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Wichita Public Schools Board of Education is accepting applications for its at-large vacancy—interested candidates must mail or hand-deliver completed forms with three reference letters by noon on Wednesday, April 22. The board-appointed member will serve until Dec. 31, 2027. KWCH
- ➤ Wichita State’s College of Education celebrated its 100th anniversary on April 11 with an open house at the Corbin Education Center — alumni, faculty and community members toured the facility and heard remarks on the college’s past and future. The Sunflower
- ➤ Pam Nelson, a Wichita State online student, drove five hours from Fort Worth to receive the Resilience Award on April 9 for beating challenges like multiple sclerosis while balancing school and family. She will continue studying aging using what she learned from helping dementia and hospice patients. The Sunflower
- ➤ Wichita Public Schools is hosting eight community feedback sessions for its $615 million bond proposal to fund major school renovations as many buildings exceed 60 years in age. Sessions run throughout April at district sites such as Mueller Elementary and the Alvin Morris Administrative Center. KWCH
- ➤ A Wichita group uses chess lessons to teach life skills to kids at Holy Savior Catholic Academy and a local detention center. Tony Ballard started the Mentors and Masters program and plans to expand it — young students learn to solve problems and build confidence. KWCH
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Krystina Furst of Wichita Clean Streams led a cleanup of the Arkansas and Little Arkansas rivers. The Wichita Riverwalk Cleanup Crew + local volunteers picked up trash from the riverbanks. The Sunflower
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers encountered lane reductions on Kellogg between K-96 and 143rd Street Monday as the East Kellogg expansion began—crews worked on pavement to restrict lanes and close a ramp; KDOT advised motorists to allow extra travel time and use alternate routes. KWCH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A Wichita man will run in the Boston Marathon as a tribute to his late father. He plans to honor his family legacy during the race set for this April in Boston. KWCH
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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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Sevendust ONE Tour
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.
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Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
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.
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Fit For A King Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — $36-$111 — Enjoy a night of heavy music with Fit For A King in Wichita.
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