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Monday, April 20th, 2026

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Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Connie Palacioz, the legendary World War II riveter for the B-29 production line and a longtime volunteer with its restored aircraft, died at 101. Funeral services are pending and a public celebration of life will be planned.  KWCH

EVENTS

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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.

    Fri, 4/24/26

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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.

    Sat, 4/25/26

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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.

    Sun, 5/3/26

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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.

    Mon, 5/4/26

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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.

    Sat, 5/9/26

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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.

    Wed, 5/13/26

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  • PokeKon Fest

    10 AM – 5 PM — Holiday Inn Wichita East I-35 by IHG — Ticketed event — A haven for Pokemon collectors featuring trade opportunities and fandoms across genres.

    Sat, 5/16/26

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  • Shinedown Live Concert

    7-10 p.m. — INTRUST Bank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying performance of Shinedown with special guests Coheed and Cambria & Black Stone Cherry.

    Tue, 5/19/26

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  • Free Alzheimer’s Educational Conference

    10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita — Free entry — Gain insights on Alzheimer’s disease and connect with experts and the community.

    Wed, 5/20/26

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