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Wichita
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Open Streets ICT is a free community event hosting live entertainment, fitness activities, and food vendors in the Nomar District this Sunday from 12n to 4p. Attendees can walk, bike, & explore a car-free zone that supports active lifestyles and local engagement. KNSS
- ➤ A local ceremony honoring law enforcement officers will be held soon in Wichita to remember their service. Organizers say the event will include remarks, tributes, and a moment of reflection (final details on time and venue to be shared later). KWCH
- ➤ Connie Palacioz, known as Wichita’s Rosie the Riveter, was honored in a celebration of life on Friday, May 1 where neighbors gathered to remember her lasting contributions to the community. KWCH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ KWCH and Gray Media are hosting a Star-Spangled Sing-Off to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday; one singer will win an all-expenses-paid trip to Nashville when entrants 18 and over submit a solo a capella National Anthem video by 10:59 p.m. (central time) Sunday, May 31. KWCH
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Wichita jumped 20 cents on Friday to $3.99 per gallon, pushing Wichita Limo Service to consider raising fares if the trend continues. AAA Kansas warns that prices could rise further amid ongoing global tensions. KWCH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gary Tran, a local Rudd scholar, shifted from aerospace engineering to medicine after internships and working under Dr. Elaine Fan at Wesley hospital. He has applied to nearly 40 medical schools and may take a gap-year if waitlisted, planning to find new opportunities outside Wichita. The Sunflower
- ➤ Students at Coleman Elementary had a hands-on Biodiversity Day on Friday where they learned about environmental science by rotating through classes covering wildfires + falcons + bug populations and community partners led the interactive sessions. KWCH
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local chefs at NICHE and several Wichita restaurants experimented with Kernza during the Earth Day challenge on May 1. Their sustainable recipes, including pizza dough and a panuozzo sandwich, aim to support Kansas farms and promote sustainable dining. KMUW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Prairie Fire Spring Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday in Wichita as race officials plan a scenic course+ the event welcomes local runners looking to test their pace. 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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