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Wichita
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A person is in critical condition after an assault just before 9 p.m. on Monday night on the 800 block of S. Broadway Ave., where a 19-year-old woman was allegedly attacked by a 23-year-old man and detectives are searching for the suspect. KSN
- ➤ Julian Gonzalez pleaded guilty in Sedgwick County District Court to charges from a September 28 crash and stabbing at Murdock and West Street in west Wichita — where he hit a car carrying a man, a woman, and two children — and his sentencing is set for August 29. KSN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Over 200 Kansas attractions will join the Sunflower Summer Program starting Saturday, offering free admission for families with school-aged children during a three-week run. The Kansas Aviation Museum will host a special aircraft exhibit on Sunday (an opportunity for kids and families to explore history). KWCH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Sedgwick County Election Office is preparing for the 2025 Primary Election on Aug. 5 by sharing key dates with voters, including a July 15 registration deadline, advance ballots mailed beginning July 16, early in-person voting on July 21, and satellite sites opening July 31. The election features contests for Wichita City Council District 1, USD 259 Wichita Districts 1 and 5, and a local sales tax question — voters can register in person, by mail, or online. KNSS
- ➤ Governor Laura Kelly extended the deadline to apply for a magistrate judge in Sedgwick County — applications are now due July 18. Applicants must live in the county, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be a licensed Kansas attorney or pass a certification exam within 18 months; interested candidates should email [email protected] for materials. KSN
- ➤ Wichita city leaders voted Tuesday to start legal steps for a six-month trial in Delano that would allow open containers during strolls. City officials will secure insurance and post signs to mark the zone—stretching along Douglas from the river to Seneca—with final details expected next month. KSN
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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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2025 Summer Curvy Yoga Series
1-2 p.m. — Yoga Central — Registration required — Explore adaptive yoga for every body in a welcoming environment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
~ Lao Tzu
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