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Wichita
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers will gather for the Downtown Wichita Clean-Up on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at 501 E. Douglas Ave to paint, landscape, and collect trash, and Evergy will serve a complimentary lunch afterward. The free event welcomes community participation. KNSS
- ➤ Connie Palacioz, Wichita’s 'Rosie the Riveter' who started at Boeing at 17 and later volunteered on the restored DOC for 26 years, died at 101. Her decades of work helped preserve an important part of local history. KNSS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Vorshay’s Cocktail Lounge in downtown Wichita is set to close in two weeks after eight years in business — the owner says rising costs and decreased sales prompted the decision. KWCH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wichita Public Schools is launching its second annual Community Engagement Survey this month to collect resident views on student achievement, safety, and overall satisfaction + the results will guide decisions and be shared with the Board this summer. KWCH
- ➤ Community members attended USD 259's fifth listening session for bond proposals on Monday, Apr. 20 at the district meeting space, where they discussed upcoming funding plans to improve local schools. KWCH
- ➤ Wichita State is seeking a 4% tuition increase to help cover a $900,000 budget shortfall after state funding dropped by nearly 3.5%. The university will report its financial proposals in May as officials review program performance and future budget plans. The Sunflower
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ladybugs are unusually common this spring after warmer February and March temperatures helped them multiply early, experts from K-State Extension Office said. Local gardeners and yard workers may see these beneficial insects boosting natural balance. KWCH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bel Aire will begin reconstructing Woodlawn on Monday in a four-phase project that will improve the roadway from Quail Ridge to 45th and finish in summer 2027; phases one through three will fully close segments for detours while phase four will have intermittent lane closures. KWCH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials warn that tick season is starting early as warmer weather brings more ticks to Wichita. Residents should protect themselves by wearing long sleeves and using repellent (DEET), and pet owners are urged to use tick prevention medications. KWCH
- ➤ A Wichita-area woman is hosting a giveback fundraiser at Bubba’s 33 today to support blood cancer patients and their families, with 10 percent of sales donated to Blood Cancer United. The event includes raffle prizes, a photo booth and outdoor games (from 5 to 8 p.m.) near Towne East Square. KWCH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kansas runners are competing in the Boston Marathon today. Local athletes from Wichita clubs aim to finish strong on the historic course. KWCH
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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