Daily editionThursday, May 15th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
Community
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.
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Education
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.
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Environment
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.
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Government
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.
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Sports
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.
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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.
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Wichita Events
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.
Wichita Asian Night Market
Saturday, May 24th, 2025 · 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.
Beginner Chair Yoga
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 · 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.
Wichita Riverfest
Thursday, May 29th, 2025 · All Day — Downtown Wichita — Free entry — Kansas’ biggest outdoor party featuring activities, contests, shows, food, and cultural experiences.
AJ Harvey with Makayla Brownlee
Friday, May 30th, 2025 · 8 PM — Brickyard — Cost not specified — Experience soulful originals and covers with AJ Harvey and a special acoustic set by Makayla Brownlee.
Riverfest Concert: Flo Rida, Sir Charles III, DJ Cadence
Saturday, May 31st, 2025 · 6:30-11 p.m. — Kennedy Plaza Stage — Ticket required — Experience live music from Flo Rida and more at this festive outdoor concert.
Summer Computer Science Camp
Monday, June 2nd, 2025 · 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.