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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sedgwick County Zoo announced the birth of a healthy African elephant calf named Bomani on April 10 — the male calf was born to mother Talia and both are doing well. This first successful elephant birth at the zoo follows years of careful planning to support African elephant conservation. KNSS
- ➤ The first Open Streets ICT event outside Wichita State University drew about 9,000 people on Sunday with 100 vendors and 25 volunteers managing activity booths along nearly three-and-a-half miles of 17th Street — organizers said that live painting and health services were among the resources offered. Organizers said the next event will be held in May at Nomar Plaza. KSN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 44-year-old Nickerson man named Bruce Stoecklein died in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Reno County near 56th Avenue and Nickerson Boulevard at around 3:35 p.m. on Sunday when his motorcycle left the road and hit a ditch. KWCH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At four Wichita pilot schools, teachers have shifted schedules to provide about 40 minutes a day of self-directed free play—known as purposeful play—to help kindergartners build social skills amid rising academic pressures. District leaders will expand the program to at least 10 more schools this fall to address concerns over excessive screen time. KMUW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ AAA urges Wichita families to prepare for severe weather by creating an emergency plan, checking vehicle maintenance, updating home inventories, & reviewing insurance coverage. The advisory recommends updating emergency kits every six months to be ready for wildfires, flooding and tornadoes. KWCH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Wichita began giving away free showerheads and sink aerators Monday through its 2025 conservation rebate program. Residents picked them up at City Hall, Wichita Public Library, or neighborhood resource centers—limited to one per household—while supplies lasted. KWCH
- ➤ Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office warned teens against car surfing—riding on the outside of moving cars—after TikTok videos showed the trend and highlighted its serious dangers. KAKE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ League 42 founder Bob Lutz was announced for the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame today and League 42’s baseball season kicked off on Jackie Robinson Day—he will be officially inducted in August and join the voting panel for next year’s class. KSN
- ➤ Wichita State cheer squad won their first NCA national title in Daytona Beach when they scored 97.5 in the Intermediate Large Coed Division I while competing against nearly 300 teams—Shocker Nation celebrated the win with a warm welcome back on campus. FOX Kansas
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Beginner Chair Yoga at Club Hope
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Club Hope Fitness — Free for cancer survivors, $10 drop-in — Experience gentle chair yoga to enhance strength, balance, and mental wellness.
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Spring Home Transition Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Traditions Home — Registration required — Learn how to refresh your home for the spring season with expert Megan McGraw.
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Taylor Swift Music Bingo
7-9 p.m. — White Crow Cider Company — Free for paying customers — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of bingo as you jam to the hits of Taylor Swift and win prizes.
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Late Night with A Band In Kansas
8 PM — Brickyard — $15 — Get ready for a high-energy party featuring the biggest hits from the early 2000s to today.
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Live Music by Zombii, The Cups, and Americana-na
9 p.m. — Kirby's Beer Store — Free admission — Experience an evening of vibrant live music from three local acts.
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Chair Yoga at Haysville Senior Center
10:00 AM — Haysville Senior Center — Free for members — Accessible chair yoga promotes strength, flexibility, and community spirit.
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OJATA Trio Live at Walker's Jazz Lounge
7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — Walker's Jazz Lounge — Check venue for ticket info — Enjoy an intimate acoustic performance by Orphan Jon's OJATA Trio in a historic jazz setting.
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LEVEL 6 All-Star, 7 & 8 Regionals
April 25-27 — Wichita Sports Forum — Entry Fee $150 — Witness the future stars of gymnastics compete in the Level 6 All-Star, 7 & 8 Regionals.
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The MOWT Gala Annual Fundraiser
5-10 p.m. — Museum of World Treasures — $100 General Admission, $150 VIP — Experience an elegant 1910s-themed evening with dinner, wine tasting, and a special WWI art exhibit opening.
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Tour de Wichita 2025
1-5 p.m. — Brick & Mortar Venue — Registration fees apply — Enjoy a day of cycling, walking, and fun for all ages and skill levels.
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