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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Buttons for Riverfest will be available at QuikTrip stores in Wichita and select locations in Newton, Derby, El Dorado and Park City; adult buttons cost $20, child buttons cost $10 and will give access to nine days of concerts, food vendors, fireworks and other events from May 30 through June 7 — a ticket to the city's largest outdoor celebration. KWCH
- ➤ The Urban League of Wichita honored Kiah Duggins with its Emerging Leader Award on Thursday night—recognizing her leadership even after she was killed in the mid-air collision involving Flight 5342 and a military helicopter in Washington, D.C. FOX Kansas
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Spirit AeroSystems spokesperson said the company will furlough 250 to 350 employees in two Boeing 737 programs due to a backlog of planes in Washington. The furloughs will begin in mid-May and end in mid-June — affected workers have been notified. KWCH
- ➤ Mochinut West Wichita is opening at 8641 W. 13th St. N. and features Korean-inspired mochinuts—gluten-friendly donuts made fresh daily—and K-dogs with various fillings and toppings. The restaurant also runs More Than Just a Donut, a student outreach program where local professionals speak with high school students about career paths. KWCH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kenneth Junious Jr., 38, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for the fatal stabbing of Bryan Turner in November 2020 after an altercation at a South Washington home and was sentenced on May 2 to 247 months in prison—more than 20 years. KSN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Hesston newborn born on April 4 recovered from a serious lung condition after doctors at St. Joseph Hospital used a high frequency jet ventilator—this treatment helped baby Grayson improve within three days and be taken off the breathing tube before going home healthy. KWCH
- ➤ Health officials warn that measles is spreading nationally—with 884 cases reported so far and 46 in southwest Kansas—and the virus is nearing Kansas City amid low immunization rates and rising vaccine skepticism. The city will hold meetings in undervaccinated areas and extend vaccine hours starting May 14 to boost protection before the outbreak worsens. The Beacon
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ More than 1,500 runners will converge on Wichita tomorrow for the Prairie Fire races, where the half-marathon begins at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K at 7:50 a.m. Streets will close at 4 a.m.—race packets are picked up Saturday at Century II and organizers continue to seek volunteers. KWCH
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Prairie Fire Wichita Spring Races 5km
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.
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Jeremy Camp Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theatre — Ticket prices from $25 — Experience an uplifting evening with Americana Christian rock star Jeremy Camp.
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Conquer the Campus 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.
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VEDO Concert
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.
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Beginner Chair Yoga at Club Hope
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.
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Christone Kingfish Ingram Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — Tickets from $54 — Catch the electrifying blues sounds of Kingfish in Wichita's famed venue.
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Wichita Asian Night Market
5-11 p.m. — Equity Bank Park — $8-12 — Experience vibrant flavors and cultural celebrations at this family-friendly night market featuring food, crafts, and live performances.
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Beginner Chair Yoga
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Club Hope Fitness — Free for cancer survivors, $10 for others — Engage in a soothing chair yoga class designed to enhance wellness and resilience.
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Wichita Riverfest
All Day — Downtown Wichita — Free entry — Kansas’ biggest outdoor party featuring activities, contests, shows, food, and cultural experiences.
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AJ Harvey with Makayla Brownlee
8 PM — Brickyard — Cost not specified — Experience soulful originals and covers with AJ Harvey and a special acoustic set by Makayla Brownlee.
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