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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Flash flooding in east Wichita led to a water rescue at Bleckley and 1st Street on Tuesday, June 3. KSN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wichita's Doo-Dah Diner will be sold to longtime customers Jeff and Jay Miller and partner Pat Reilly on June 16 as co-founder Patrick battles stage 4 prostate cancer. The diner hosted a Shibley Sendoff on June 14 and will hold a Father’s Day Feast of Kings buffet the day before the sale. KWCH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wichita police confirmed early Tuesday morning that missing boys Carson and Jaxon returned home safely. KAKE
- ➤ A man died after being shot in a convenience store at 21st and Minnesota around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday—police say an argument between customers led to the shooting, leaving two employees unharmed and the suspect still at large. KSN
- ➤ Police responded around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday to a shooting at the Valero on the corner of 21st and Minnesota near I-135—authorities later identified the man killed in the incident. KAKE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Wichita hosted a career fair on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Advanced Learning Library at 711 W. 2nd St where job seekers met with representatives from CityArts, Fire, IT, Law, and Police— and they also attended a CDL career panel featuring Wichita Park & Recreation, Public Works & Utilities and Transit. KSN
- ➤ Governor Laura Kelly declared a verbal state of disaster emergency on Tuesday, June 3 at 2:08 p.m. due to heavy rainfall that brought risks of flooding and flash floods. Sedgwick County also declared a local emergency to allow state resources to aid relief efforts. KWCH
- ➤ The Kansas Department of Transportation announced I-135 will fully close in both directions starting at 5 a.m. Saturday for construction work including pavement patching & bridge surface repairs. Southbound lanes will close early Friday at 7 p.m. between the K-254 and K-96 interchanges, and drivers must follow detour signs until all lanes reopen at 6 a.m. Monday. KWCH
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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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Father's Day Car Show
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.
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Crown Magnetar Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — TempleLive at Wichita Scottish Rite Center — Tickets from $31 — Jam out to Crown Magnetar in a lively live music atmosphere.
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