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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 18, a tornado nearly destroyed Amber Mendenhall's home in Plevna—neighbors helped restore the structure, but further repairs are needed; today, Spangles in Hutchinson will donate 20% of its proceeds to support her family's recovery. KWCH
- ➤ Dads Care 2, started by Dennis Fontelroy, helps Black fathers in Wichita reconnect with their children by offering legal support, job training and parenting classes. The program holds weekly sessions for eight weeks and quarterly workshops at community spaces—strengthening family ties. The Voice
- ➤ Ken ‘N Barbie’z Rollin’ Diner’s food truck caught fire in June and local business owners and truck drivers organized fundraisers to help replace it with a new trailer and truck—efforts that set the stage for reopening at the Sedgwick County Fair on Saturday. Owners expect to pick up the trailer by the end of the week as they work through insurance challenges and product replacement. KSN
- ➤ Thrasher is celebrating its 50th anniversary by donating $250,000 in services and materials to seven nonprofits across the Midwest—Wichita Habitat for Humanity is one of the groups receiving help to fix a home’s foundation. Seventy employees are volunteering their skills to support the project and help the local homeowner move forward. KSN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Towne West Square will soon be turned into a business park as developer PREP transforms the former mall into new office space. All stores moved out by July 5 except anchor tenants like Dillard’s Clearance Center, Boulevard Theater, and JCPenney after Wichita changed the zoning from commercial to industrial in March. KWCH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A person was left in critical condition after an assault last night at the 800 block of S. Broadway Ave. — just south of downtown, where the incident occurred just before 9 p.m. KSN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wichita City Council is meeting today to consider amending local ordinances so patrons can carry alcoholic drinks between restaurants in the Delano district. The proposal would create a common consumption area along Douglas Avenue—an option allowed by state law since 2017. FOX Kansas
- ➤ Kansas emergency officials advised residents to check weather forecasts and avoid driving through floodwaters—warnings that come after flash flooding on the Kansas Turnpike and in Texas, where over 100 people, including 27 children, lost their lives. KWCH
SPORTS NEWS
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Dylan Gossett Live in Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Cotillion — Tickets available — Experience the rise of a new country star with catchy tunes and heartfelt lyrics from Dylan Gossett.
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Dude Perfect Live Show
7:00 – 8:30 PM — INTRUST Bank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of comedy and entertainment with the popular YouTube group Dude Perfect.
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Wicked City Roller Derby vs. South Central Roller Girls
6-7:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — Kids 12 and under FREE with a paying Adult — Experience thrilling roller derby action featuring local teams and full concessions.
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Vendor Showcase
1-4 PM — The Fun Venue — Free entry — Explore a fantastic array of unique gifts and local vendors offering their best products and services.
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Laid Back Country Picker Concert
8-10 p.m. — WAVE — Full bar available — Experience a unique blend of 70s rock, honky-tonk, and punk with Laid Back Country Picker.
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The Basketball Tournament (TBT)
1-2:30 p.m. — Charles Koch Arena — Ticketed event — Witness the excitement of the TBT regional featuring the Aftershocks and thrilling matchups.
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Wichita Medal Play Championship
Saturday-Sunday — Terradyne Country Club — Registration required — Compete in a 36-hole flighted stroke play tournament.
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Chair Yoga Session at Haysville Senior Center
10:00 – 10:45 AM — Haysville Senior Center — Free for members — Experience gentle movements with a focus on flexibility, balance, and community.
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Dirty Red & The Soul Shakers Live
7-11 p.m. — Walker's Jazz Lounge — $5 off your first drink with proof of membership — Experience fiery blues and high-energy soul performances from this powerhouse band.
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National Baseball Congress World Series
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Eck Stadium - Tyler Field — $30 — Experience 33 hours of nonstop baseball action with 11 games and thrilling moments.
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