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Wichita
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shoppers can find deals at several garage sales planned this weekend, including a permit-free neighborhood sale in Bel Aire. The Better Business Bureau advises buyers to check recall listings (via the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) before purchasing items. KWCH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tony Reyneros, an experienced forager, spent a recent Saturday morning with his daughter Scarlet in Sedgwick County searching among dead trees and leaves for wild morel mushrooms + prized as a gourmet delicacy that cannot be farmed. KMUW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wichita students have organized a colorful fundraiser to support local schools + boost school pride. Reported on Apr. 24, the event will soon gather community members as it celebrates creativity. KWCH
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A severe hail storm hit Marion Thursday night & one local resident said her camper and car suffered cracks and holes from hail the size of tennis balls, though no major structural damage occurred. KWCH
- ➤ Yesterday, the National Weather Service surveyed tornado damage at Lake Kahola (95 miles northeast of Wichita) in southern Morris County. Local officials reported that several cabins and other buildings were damaged, but no injuries occurred. KWCH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Veterans and surviving spouses received help filing claims with support from primary care professionals at a Kansas Office of Veterans Services event held in Wichita on Friday. Organizers said the event connected attendees with 36 service providers for extra benefits. KWCH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ KSHSAA approved sanctioning girls flag football on Apr. 24, a move that will allow teams to compete in state-sanctioned events & boost athletic opportunities for female student-athletes. KWCH
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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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Mac Saturn Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — WAVE — Ticketed event — Experience a dynamic live show with Mac Saturn bringing fresh grooves to Wichita.
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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 lively outdoor market.
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Love Norteñas and Huapangos Concert
9:00 p.m. — El Basurero Sports Bar — Age 18+ — Experience a night of adrenaline with Retoños Del Río and the electrifying beats of los Últimos Del Topo Chico.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.
~ Warren Buffett
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