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Wichita
Monday, May 26th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Udall Historical Museum held a remembrance event on May 25 to mark the 70th anniversary of the deadly tornado that nearly leveled the town and claimed over 80 lives. Survivors shared their memories and the museum unveiled a special room to emphasize the need for early warning systems — the event brought together hundreds of community members. KSN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday around 3 p.m., a head-on crash occurred on K-4 in Dickinson County when an eastbound vehicle crossed the center line and struck a westbound vehicle—killing four people, including an 8-year-old boy and a 57-year-old driver, and injuring four others, one of whom was a 14-year-old taken to Wesley Medical Center—while all occupants wore seatbelts as the investigation continues. KNSS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 28-year-old man was injured by a gunshot wound on Sunday morning near 2500 S. Oliver in southeast Wichita — he was taken to a hospital and police say investigators believe he and the suspect knew each other — as the investigation continues. KWCH
- ➤ Wichita police responded just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday to the 700 block of South Laura after a 20-year-old woman was fatally shot—authorities took a 19-year-old suspect, who reportedly knew the victim, into custody. KNSS
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Play & Party Co (a new indoor playground for kids of all ages) will open in June at 8981 W. Central Ave in the Westlink shopping center. It will offer varied play zones including soft play, an RC dig zone, a glam room and a gaming lounge while running daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with prices starting at $15 per child. Wichita By E.B.
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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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Goodwill Industries Cajun Food Fest
5-8:30 p.m. — Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center — $15 admission — Enjoy a delicious array of traditional Louisiana favorites at this annual Cajun celebration.
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Flatland Cavalry Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — WAVE — $75-$211 — Catch the Americana sounds of Flatland Cavalry live at Wave in Wichita.
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RMHC Wichita Annual Gala Masquerade Ball
6:30-11 p.m. — INTRUST Bank Arena — $150 — Experience an enchanting evening of elegance with live music, auctions, and the chance to support families in need.
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Booch & Blooms Market
12 AM - 5 PM — Apollo Fermentations — Free entry — Explore a vibrant market featuring dried wildflowers, house plants, and handmade pottery.
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Vendor Registration Workshop with Wichita City
3-4 p.m. — Wichita's WSU Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex — Free entry — Learn how to become a vendor with the City and navigate the bidding process.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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