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Wichita
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colvin Elementary hosted the Taste of Home May Festival today - students shared homemade dishes that represent their family traditions and a local judge selected a Venezuelan empanada and tizana as the best, awarding the winning chef in a small ceremony. Wichita By E.B.
- ➤ Botanica Wichita offered free admission for moms on Mother's Day (yesterday) to celebrate the holiday and let families enjoy its garden exhibits in Wichita. KWCH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kelly Bonnell from Linwood Elementary won the Wichita By E.B. Field Trip Giveaway during Teacher Appreciation Week, earning a free outing to Exploration Place where her first graders enjoyed exhibits, a science show, pizza & a gift shop visit marking the final giveaway event of the 2025-26 school year. Wichita By E.B.
- ➤ Experts warn that even a few minutes online can prompt AI nudging to shape behavior and emotions in both children and adults. Local schools have begun limiting cellphone use (to improve focus) amid growing concerns about digital influence and calls for stronger protections. The Voice
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A demonstration at K-State tested Kansas’ new Charlie Kirk law that protects free speech on campus public spaces even when messages are offensive. The law limits the university's ability to remove such displays & keeps debates respectful despite community concerns. The Voice
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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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Girls Basketball Camp for K-2nd Grade
10:30 - 11:45 a.m. — Trinity Academy — $38 — Focus on essential basketball skills with Trinity coaches in a fun environment.
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Wichita Riverfest
Recurring daily — Wichita Festivals, Inc. — Entry fee varies — Kansas’ biggest outdoor party filled with activities, contests, shows, and food awaits in downtown Wichita.
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3 on 3 Basketball at Riverfest
12-3 p.m. — Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center — Prizes available — Get your game on with 3 on 3 basketball for all ages at Riverfest.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is not what happens to you, but how you interpret what happens to you.
~ Alfred Adler
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