Good morning, Wichita.

Weeks after an EF‑3 tornado tore through Plevna, homeowners are still coping with severe damage as the county did not reach the $300,000 threshold for state aid.

Emergency management officials said residents must now rely on donations to help rebuild nine destroyed homes — with homeowners like Jason Wingert reporting total losses.

The 2025 Miss Kansas was crowned in Pratt on June 6th after final preliminary rounds — the event celebrated the new titleholder and marked a milestone for local pageants.

Emergency crews responded Sunday morning to a house fire in the 2400 block of N.

Lindberg near K-96 and Greenwich that injured two people from smoke inhalation and brought the blaze under control before 10 a.m.

A vehicle accidentally pushed an ice machine through the front of K and S Liquor on the 1800 block of East Madison in Derby on Sunday, damaging the entrance and scattering products — Derby Fire and Rescue said the store will reopen after cleanup.

On Saturday just before 7 p.m., a two-vehicle crash at K-42 and Tyler in southwest Wichita killed a 79-year-old Clearwater woman and seriously injured a 79-year-old Clearwater man—while a 24-year-old man turning suffered minor injuries and refused treatment.

Ta'Lyiah Lewis was crowned Miss Juneteenth ICT at the annual Rooted in Black Beauty (scholarship pageant) that launched the Juneteenth festivities Sunday in Wichita.

Ta’Lyiah Lewis, a rising junior at Wichita Northwest High School, was crowned Miss Juneteenth ICT 2025 yesterday at Wichita State University’s Duerksen Fine Arts Center—her platform focuses on youth mental health and she will compete in the Miss Kansas Teen Pageant in 2026.

Dr. Ali Ahmad of Ascension Via Christi’s Saint Francis Hospital in Wichita is using the advanced Da Vinci 5 robot to treat patients and train doctors from far away—improving care through real-time, precise surgery.

His team will soon build a digital library of lessons so future students can learn these new techniques.

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.

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.

Somewhere Fest 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Summer Solstice Spirit Fair

10 a.m.-7 p.m. — The Cotillion — Kids 10 and under free with paid admission — Celebrate the longest day of the year with holistic vendors and spiritual activities.

Summer Solstice Spirit Fair

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — The Cotillion — Paid admission required; kids 10 and under free — Celebrate the longest day of the year with holistic vendors and spiritual advisors.