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Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Laundry Love provides free laundry services to low-income residents at Spring Clean Laundry in west Wichita every second and fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m. Local church groups such as Good Shepherd Episcopal and Aldersgate United Methodist Church supply quarters and laundry essentials to those in need. KMUW
- ➤ After torrential rains hit Wichita yesterday, flooded roads, waterlogged basements, and closed parks left residents coping with ongoing cleanup—rescue efforts continue at trouble spots like 1st and Bleckley. City officials say foundation repair calls have surged and playgrounds will reopen once new supplies are installed and inspected. KSN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car hit and damaged a statue that honors fallen firefighters early Wednesday at the Kansas Firefighters Museum on S. Broadway— police said a 39-year-old driver was found unresponsive and taken to the hospital as they investigate the crash. KSN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officers arrived at a Valero after 3 a.m. Tuesday and found 33-year-old Darries Mitchell fatally shot in north Wichita, and the police arrested a 59-year-old Wichita woman on murder charges—she is now held at Sedgwick County Jail while the investigation continues. KNSS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jacob Kramer, a Wichita native and Wichita State graduate, moved to New York last summer and now works as a dresser on a Tony-nominated musical where he helps actors get ready quickly. He will leave the Belasco Theatre on Sunday to work at Radio City Music Hall for the Tony Awards + expand his Broadway experience. KWCH
- ➤ A Wichita native is working on a musical that has received a Tony nomination—he is advancing the project and looking to bring it to new stages soon. KWCH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wichita will host the final three Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament games when the NCAA chooses Koch Arena—set to host the semifinals and finals in 2026 and 2027. ESPN will show the games—on March 30 and April 1 in 2026 and on March 29 and March 31 in 2027. KWCH
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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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Jamie Quick Performance
6-8 p.m. — Brickyard — Free admission — Enjoy live acoustic covers and originals from local artist Jamie Quick while dining al fresco.
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Water Circus I
7:30 p.m. — Towne East Square — $15.00 - $65.00 — Experience a breathtaking acrobatic show with dazzling performances over a stage of water.
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