Daily editionTuesday, April 29th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
Community
ASEZ WAO volunteers cleaned up Wichita’s Planeview Park on Sunday—Wichita City Council member Mike Hoheisel also joined the effort.
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Business
FedEx announced it will close its South Hoover Road facility in Wichita in June as part of a network transition, affecting 72 employees.
The company said it will offer job placement assistance and severance—while customers will receive prompt package service.
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Education
At Wichita State, faculty and students criticized the library for discarding thousands of books and journals without notifying them—raising concerns about losing unique research materials.
The library said it follows standard guidelines and will meet with the English and history departments on May 2 and May 9 to discuss these issues.
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Wichita State University announced Sarah Beth Estes as the new dean of Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on Monday morning.
She will assume the role from interim dean David Eichhorn on July 6—bringing her experience from UALR to support R1 initiatives.
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Health
Critics say that the national organ transplant system remains broken as 105,000 patients wait for organs while hospitals in Kansas list 502 patients and Missouri hospitals list 1,998, with most needing kidneys.
Recent reforms aim to improve organ use, but inefficiencies and outdated protocols still cause many donated kidneys to go unused—threatening those in need.
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Real Estate
Downtown Wichita is set for changes as research shows the area has 3,000 housing units with nearly 95% occupancy—Executive Director Heather Schroeder said developers can begin adding 600—700 units per year to eventually increase housing by 3,700 units over the next five years.
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Wichita Events
Mission 102C Welcome Home Celebration
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 · 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.
Wichita Speed Dating Event for Singles 29-44
Thursday, May 1st, 2025 · 7:30-9:30 p.m. — Tor Brewing — Ticket required — Experience a fun and efficient way to meet local singles in a relaxed atmosphere.
Wichita Makeup Blowout Sale
Friday, May 2nd, 2025 · 10 AM - 5 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wichita Airport — Free entry — Annual makeup sale featuring up to 75% off on beauty products.
Asking Alexandria Live in Concert
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 · 6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of rock with Asking Alexandria and support acts From Ashes to New, Royale Lynn, and What Lies Below.
Prairie Fire Wichita Spring Races 5km
Sunday, May 4th, 2025 · 7:30-11:30 a.m. — Hyatt Regency Wichita — Registration required — Experience a friendly 5K race through the historic Delano District and scenic river views.
Jeremy Camp Concert
Friday, May 9th, 2025 · 7:00-8:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theatre — Ticket prices from $25 — Experience an uplifting evening with Americana Christian rock star Jeremy Camp.
Conquer the Campus 2025
Saturday, May 17th, 2025 · 2-5 p.m. — Wichita Campus — Registration required — Experience the thrill of a 1-mile and 5k run, walk, and kids fun run for all ages.
VEDO Concert
Sunday, May 18th, 2025 · 7:30-11:30 p.m. — WAVE — Check event page for ticket prices — Experience the smooth sounds of R&B and Soul with VEDO live in Wichita.
Beginner Chair Yoga at Club Hope
Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 · 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Club Hope Fitness — Free for cancer survivors, $10 for others — Experience gentle strength-building and mindfulness in a supportive environment.
Christone Kingfish Ingram Concert
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 · 7-8:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — Tickets from $54 — Catch the electrifying blues sounds of Kingfish in Wichita's famed venue.