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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday the City of Wichita held a ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. for the improved Country Acres Dog Park near Central and Ridge, adding new seating, shelters, hydration stations—plus a wash area for cleaning dog paws. Also yesterday the Laundry Station on Kellogg and Oliver hosted Free Literacy and Laundry Day from 2 to 6 p.m., offering free laundry services, children’s books, face painting and a ribbon cutting for its Read, Play and Learn center. KWCH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 47-year-old woman was hospitalized with stab wounds near Broadway and East 12th Street North early Wednesday morning after an argument with a 28-year-old woman—police arrested the 28-year-old suspect and said the victim is expected to survive. KSN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wineteer Elementary School students took part in a STEM egg drop challenge on Wednesday during which Sedgwick County firefighters helped the students drop eggs from a fire truck ladder—only two of the 18 eggs broke as the contest built on lessons from previous years. KSN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new student chapter of the Water Environment Federation has started at Wichita State University to help students address water quality issues in Kansas—meetings and activities will begin this fall. The Sunflower
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wichita Bar Association honored longtime criminal defense attorney Dan Monnat with its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award for his nearly 50-year career in Kansas and Nebraska—recognizing his work on high-profile cases and his role in legal education. Monnat, who co-founded his law firm in 1985, has built a national reputation while serving the Wichita legal community. KWCH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The NFL schedule now shows that the Chiefs will travel to Dallas on Thanksgiving to face the Cowboys after being set for a Christmas Day game against the Broncos. The schedule released Wednesday at 7 p.m. also lists games against the Ravens, Lions, Texans, Bills and an anticipated rematch with the Eagles. KWCH
- ➤ Former Wichita East and NBA player Korleone Young will be inducted into the American Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025—he began his career under coach Ron Allen and now leads local basketball clinics to inspire Wichita youth. KWCH
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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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Riverfest Concert: Flo Rida, Sir Charles III, DJ Cadence
6:30-11 p.m. — Kennedy Plaza Stage — Ticket required — Experience live music from Flo Rida and more at this festive outdoor concert.
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Summer Computer Science Camp
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — WSU Tech South — Check website for cost — Learn the basics of coding with hands-on activities designed for grades K-12.
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