Daily editionMonday, June 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
Community
Wichita held its annual Riverfest Sundown Parade on May 30 when officers led the festival's opening, marking the start of a community celebration.
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Riverfest Day 3 in downtown Wichita featured a Family Fun Day where children 12 and under got free entry for wagon tours, carnival rides and hands-on activities.
Students from Wichita Public Schools competed in challenges like trike races and tug-of-war hosted by Ascension Via Christi to earn prizes + school bragging rights.
KWCHRead more
Business
Parlor Doughnuts will open in Wichita in July, taking over the old Hurts Donut location at 7010 W. 21st St.—the chain started in Evansville and now runs over 100 stores in 19 states.
Wichita By E.B.Read more
Health
A Sedgwick County Fire lieutenant is leading a new support group for firefighters to care for their mental health—aiming to break stigma and foster open discussion.
KSNRead more
Accidents
A motorcycle accident on Sunday evening on the 1000 block of N. Coolidge in the Riverside community left one person critically hurt — Sedgwick County dispatch said the call came shortly after 6 p.m.
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At 10:30 p.m. Friday, a slowing car on the northbound I-35 near mile marker 9.4 in Sumner County was hit from behind, seriously injuring Wellington man Timothy Nash who was taken to hospital while Joshua Clark of Manhattan was not injured—investigators are looking into the crash.
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Wichita Events
Goodwill Industries Cajun Food Fest
Thursday, June 5th, 2025 · 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.
Flatland Cavalry Concert
Friday, June 6th, 2025 · 7-9:30 p.m. — WAVE — $75-$211 — Catch the Americana sounds of Flatland Cavalry live at Wave in Wichita.
RMHC Wichita Annual Gala Masquerade Ball
Saturday, June 7th, 2025 · 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.
Booch & Blooms Market
Sunday, June 8th, 2025 · 12 AM - 5 PM — Apollo Fermentations — Free entry — Explore a vibrant market featuring dried wildflowers, house plants, and handmade pottery.
Vendor Registration Workshop with the City of Wichita
Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 · 3-4 p.m. — Wichita's WSU Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex — Free entry — Learn how to become a vendor and understand the City's bidding process and certification.
Braxton Keith Concert
Thursday, June 12th, 2025 · 7:00-9:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — Limited admission — Experience Braxton Keith's dynamic honky tonk sound with special guest Krislyn Arthurs.
Somewhere Fest 2025
Friday, June 13th, 2025 · June 13-14 — Somewhere Works — All ages — Experience a vibrant lineup of artists and a unique festival atmosphere in Wichita.
Bodybar Pilates and Acai Bowls Collaboration
Saturday, June 14th, 2025 · 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.
Father's Day Car Show
Sunday, June 15th, 2025 · 9 AM – 4 PM — Sedgwick County Zoo — Dads admitted free with paid admission — Cruise over to see classic, antique, and modern cars while enjoying the zoo's animal exhibits.
Waitress
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 · 7:00 PM — Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center — $25-$77 — Experience the delightful tale of baking dreams with humor and soul.