Good morning, Wichita.

Wichita and Sedgwick County will begin selling fireworks Saturday ahead of Fourth of July celebrations.

Officials remind residents to review local discharge rules (to prevent injuries and fires).

The Kansas Department of Labor reported that May unemployment dipped to 3.8% while nonfarm payroll employment grew by 5,100 jobs from April + private-sector gains comprised 4,600 jobs with leisure and hospitality adding 2,100.

Data covers the week including May 12.

USD 259 will host an open house today — school officials will share plans for a bond measure to support local school improvements.

Ngoc Vuong, the youngest board member, resigned effective immediately on Monday after accepting a new role as an assistant professor of psychology out of state.

He backed a $615 million bond referendum to improve local schools and left his seat as the district faces its second vacancy this year.

Wichita State will cancel its creative writing visiting writer programs for the upcoming academic year due to higher education budget cuts.

Faculty and students voiced concern over losing a 50-year tradition that offered one-on-one mentoring (a key part of the learning experience).

Wichita Public Schools is hosting open house tours every Tuesday until August 4 to show how a $600 million bond could improve traffic flow and boost school safety.

Community members are invited to see firsthand how proposed changes will make pick-ups safer and facilities better.

State employees who choose Blue Cross Blue Shield will face a 10% hike in health insurance costs starting Jan.

1, 2027, while those on Aetna will not see an increase, as officials try to meet statutory reserve requirements despite a modest 1% raise this year.

Kansas hospitals received $221 million from the Rural Health Transformation Program to transform rural care today.

The funding will support AI-driven mobile maternal clinics, pediatric chronic illness screening, and facility upgrades led by AdventHealth Ottawa, Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, and Children’s Mercy.

On Tuesday, the NFL said it would not hold a supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby, so he will wait until the 2027 NFL Draft to try out for the league.

The Wichita Open begins Thursday (June 25) at Crestview Country Club and features 156 PGA Tour Americas golfers.

After last year’s storm damage led to major course renovations and community support, organizers remain cautious of potential storms and heat this week.

Emily Hollingshed Live in Concert

8-11 p.m. — WAVE — Tickets from $45 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Emily Hollingshed in Wichita.

Sawyer Brown and Lonestar Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Capitol Federal Amphitheater — Ticket Prices Vary — Enjoy an evening of high-energy country music with two iconic bands.

Outdoor Vintage Market

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Paramount Marketplace Antiques — Free admission — Discover treasures from antiques to handmade goods at this vibrant outdoor market.

Beginner Chair Yoga Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Club Hope Fitness — Free for cancer survivors and $10 for others — Engage in gentle chair yoga to enhance mobility and foster resilience.

Rodney Branigan Live Performance

5:30-11:30 p.m. — Public at the Brickyard — Tickets available — Enjoy fantastic food and drinks while experiencing the innovative musical talents of Texas-born, London-based multi-instrumentalist Rodney Branigan.

My First Cooking Camp

1-3 p.m. — The Art Park — Age group: 4-7 — A hands-on cooking camp focusing on basic kitchen skills and fun recipes for young children.

Little Cruisers Bike Program

8-8:30 a.m. — Winfield Recreation Commission — Registration required — Kids ages 3-5 learn to balance and ride a bike while having fun.

Tom Keifer with John Corabi Band

8-9:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — $46.58 — Enjoy a rock night featuring Tom Keifer and special guest John Corabi Band.

Los Huracanes del Norte Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Cotillion — $73.35 — Experience the vibrant music of Los Huracanes del Norte in a lively atmosphere.

Wichita Benefit Concert with AmeriFloyd

6-11 p.m. — The Cotillion — Ticket prices vary — Experience a memorable night with AmeriFloyd benefiting the American Cancer Society.