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Friday, April 18th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Seven years after losing her infant son on April 17th, Wichita mother Nicole Laurer started a program to help grieving families pay for headstones. The Kade Laurer Memorial Fund covers part or all of the cost and has gained support from local churches—local groups continue to back her effort. KWCH
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person is critically injured in a south Wichita crash involving a motorcycle and a school bus — the accident occurred near the intersection of MacArthur and Hydraulic — and while students from Enterprise Elementary on the bus were unharmed, the motorcyclist’s condition remains unknown. KWCH
CRIME NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wichita State’s School of Education will launch the CLEAR initiative this summer to train teachers and paraprofessionals in structured literacy using Governor Kelly’s Blueprint for Literacy—signed in April 2024—to improve reading instruction. The program will offer new courses and student-led assessments but faces uncertain funding after lawmakers cut money for the 2026 school year. The Sunflower
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Sharice Davids toured an air traffic control center in Olathe on Wednesday and stressed that Kansas must invest in staffing and safety upgrades after a deadly air collision earlier this year. She noted that 81 percent of local systems are outdated—calling for urgent modernization as the FAA faces federal layoffs. KWCH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Via Christi St. Francis became the nation's first hospital to perform a new heart procedure that uses sound waves to treat patients with Coronary Artery Disease— a technique tested in the investigational TECTONIC CAD IVL trial. Interventional Cardiologist Bassem Chehab led the procedure— which is part of the clinical testing before FDA approval. KSN
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Steve Feilmeier, a retired Wichita businessman and former Koch Inc. CFO, launched Wichita Affordable Housing LLC last year to offer 5% low-interest loans to nonprofits building affordable homes. His fund raised $10 million from local banks and donors—helping projects like HOPE Community Development expand affordable housing. KMUW
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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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Tahoe Knight Monsters vs Wichita Thunder
7:05-11:05 PM — INTRUST Bank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling game as the Tahoe Knight Monsters take on the Wichita Thunder.
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Mission 102C Welcome Home Celebration
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Red Roof Inn & Conference Center Wichita Airport — Free entry — Celebrate the return of Mission 102C with a joyful welcome home gathering.
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Alton Brown Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Orpheum Theatre — Tickets start at $82 — Experience a night of culinary entertainment with Alton Brown's unique blend of cooking and comedy.
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