Daily editionTuesday, June 16th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of June.
Community
Fidelity Bank & AARP partnered with the city to host three free workshops yesterday at Wichita Advanced Learning Library to show seniors how to spot scams and safeguard their finances on National Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Sessions occurred at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
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Kansas veterans departed on an Honor Flight Jun. 15 from a local airport to honor their service+ local organizers offered a heartfelt farewell before the journey.
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Wichita’s Healthy Corner Store Initiative works with 14 neighborhood markets to bring fresh produce closer to residents—using ARPA funds and Wichita State University guidance to help stores add healthy options.
The program gradually supports local shops in areas with limited grocery access.
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Wichita Special Olympics is hosting a shopping spree event to celebrate athletes and build community support.
Organizers say more details (such as the schedule and retailers) will be shared soon.
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Business
Q’s Your Daddy BBQ will open at 5125 N. Maize Road on August 1 as it moves from a food truck to a brick-mortar restaurant that revives the space previously held by Nancy’s A-Maize-N Sandwiches and Mo’s A-Maize-N BBQ.
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Chicken Salad Chick will soon open a new restaurant in Derby and offer its famous chicken salad and other menu items to local diners.
The upcoming opening is expected to boost business in the area.
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Economy
Kansas farmers report over 15 bushels per acre lower wheat yields than last year as harvests continue.
The USDA will issue updated projections in July.
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The tentative agreement to end the war in Iran is set to be signed Friday, and local experts say increased oil supply could ease rising gas prices for Wichita businesses (summer demand may still keep prices high).
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Education
Wichita Public Schools will host Tuesday open house tours starting today at Truesdell Middle School from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. to show how its $600 million bond proposal will improve school facilities.
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Haysville's Board of Education will install cell phone lockers (costing about $150k) as a new law banning bell-to-bell phone use goes into effect on July 1, and it will notify families before classes resume in August.
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Sports
Kiel Miller, a longtime Special Olympics athlete from Haysville, shopped at Target in Wichita this morning using a $200 gift card to buy new gear for the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota starting Saturday, June 20.
He has competed for over 30 years.
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Wichita Events
Jr Rocket Basketball Camp for 1st and 2nd Graders
Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 · All day — Rose Hill Recreation Commission — Camp registration required — Enhance skills and build confidence on the basketball court with the RHHS Boys Basketball team.
K-POP Superstars Live
Friday, June 19th, 2026 · 5:15-8:15 p.m. — The Cotillion — All sales final — Experience a dazzling K-Pop adventure full of music, visuals, and interactive performances.
Wichita Taco Fest
Saturday, June 20th, 2026 · 3-9 p.m. — Fountains at WaterWalk — VIP upgrades available — Celebrate all things tacos with live music, competitions, and family-friendly fun.
The Wallflowers 30th Anniversary Tour
Sunday, June 21st, 2026 · 8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Cotillion — General Admission PIT and Reserved Seating available — Celebrate 30 years of Bringing Down the Horse with a live performance of the iconic album in sequence.
Sporting KC Summer Soccer Camp
Monday, June 22nd, 2026 · 5-8 p.m. — Stryker Sports Complex — $130 for 5-7 years old, $225 for 8-14 years old — Develop your soccer skills with fun activities led by professional coaches at this youth summer camp.
Wyatt Flores w/Special Guest Shelby Stone
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 · 7-9:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — $46.48 to $50.83 — Enjoy an evening with Wyatt Flores and special guest Shelby Stone while supporting music health initiatives.
Beginner Chair Yoga at Club Hope
Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 · 10:30–11:30 a.m. — Club Hope Fitness — Free for cancer survivors, $10 drop-in — Gentle yoga class focusing on strength, balance, and inner wellness.
Emily Hollingshed Live in Concert
Thursday, June 25th, 2026 · 8-11 p.m. — WAVE — Tickets from $45 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Emily Hollingshed in Wichita.
Council Hill - 2000s Dad Rock Night
Friday, June 26th, 2026 · 7-11 p.m. — The Cotillion — $29.28 — Rock out to your favorite 2000s hits performed live by Council Hill.
Super Saturday - Wichita, Kansas
Saturday, June 27th, 2026 · 11 AM - 2 PM — Courtyard by Marriott Wichita at Old Town — Free entry — Discover how to turn your passion for travel into income and learn about entrepreneurship in the travel industry.