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Friday, May 30th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wichita River Festival will run from May 31 to June 7, with buttons available for daily entry—adults pay $20 and children 6–12 pay $10, while kids 5 and under enjoy free admission on select hours. Road closures and bag checks will be in place to ensure safety during the event. Wichita By E.B.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Four days after a pregnant Wichita woman was shot and killed, Matthew Criscemzo, 19, was charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery for shooting Naomi Oglesby, 20, in the 7-hundred block of south Laura where doctors delivered her baby—his bond is set at $500,000 with a court date on June 12th. KNSS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Botanica is launching its Reclaimed Water Project to use test water from the new water treatment facility to irrigate its 20 acres of gardens as Wichita remains in Stage 2 of its Drought Response Plan. The project will run for 100 days of summer — using at least 42,000 gallons a day to save three to four million gallons overall. KSN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Margaret Wheeler Shabazz—a Wichita native and longtime community advocate—has launched her candidacy for City Council District 6 today. Her campaign focuses on affordable housing, mental health services, and lasting solutions to homelessness in Riverside, Midtown, and north-central Wichita. KSN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health experts warn that the federal spending bill passed on May 22, which may slash Medicaid funds, could force hospitals and clinics to cut services and shift costs—echoing the financial strain seen after Missouri’s 2005 Medicaid cuts. Local providers in Kansas and Missouri are preparing for tougher times ahead as potential reductions risk higher out-of-pocket costs for vulnerable patients. The Beacon
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Wilds pop-up returns to Public at the Brickyard at 129 N Rock Island in Old Town Wichita, turning its covered patio into a tropical oasis with unique drinks and food. The pop-up—available with different weekday hours—will not last long so visitors should act quickly. KWCH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Major League Baseball has announced an investment in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League — a first move to boost women’s pro sports on multiple MLB platforms. The league will launch its season on June 7th with a Wichita game at 6:30 p.m. — featuring former Wichita State star Sydney McKinney and Wichita native Kelsey Stewart-Hunter. KWCH
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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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Braxton Keith Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — Limited admission — Experience Braxton Keith's dynamic honky tonk sound with special guest Krislyn Arthurs.
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Somewhere Fest 2025
June 13-14 — Somewhere Works — All ages — Experience a vibrant lineup of artists and a unique festival atmosphere in Wichita.
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Bodybar Pilates and Acai Bowls Collaboration
10 AM – 12 PM — Hopping Gnome Brewing Company — Entry fee required — Enjoy a refreshing acai bowl and a craft beer while participating in a fun mat pilates class.
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