Daily editionMonday, July 14th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of July.
Community
The Community Voice celebrated 30 years of service as it paid tribute to founders Billy Q. McCray and Wyvette McCray who launched the paper to fill the gap left by earlier Black newspapers.
Since Wyvette’s passing in 1995, Bonita Gooch took over and modernized the publication—staying true to its mission of honest community reporting.
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The Friends of the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit is leading a capital campaign to restore the historic Riverside pagoda built in 1911 that served mainly for storage since 1935.
They have raised about two-thirds of the $250,000 needed+ once renovations are complete the pagoda will become an educational and community space, and locals are invited to view it next Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. with ice cream served.
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Business
Sisters Kara Korean and Atlantiz Pete opened their second Different Type of Flava restaurant at 4601 E. 13th St. last month — in the former Miller’s Bar-B-Que — and now serve Cajun, Caribbean and Southern comfort dishes along with specialty lemonades while they await liquor license approval for alcohol drinks. The restaurant hires local youth as young as 14 — a move that boosts job training — and operates as a cashless, takeout-only service with plans to add a drive-thru once staff training is complete.
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Culture
The WWII C-47 plane 'That's All, Brother' — which led the D-Day invasion — has landed in Wichita for a special exhibit at a local museum.
The aircraft will be available for public view this week.
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Carla Eckels is the Director of Organizational Culture at KMUW and hosts the R&B and gospel show Soulsations for local listeners on Sundays at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. She began her career at KMUW in 1996 and was inducted into the Kansas African American Museum’s Trailblazers Hall of Fame in 2020 for her work in broadcast journalism.
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A restored C-47 aircraft that led the D-Day invasion landed in Wichita this weekend at the Kansas Aviation Museum (drawing families, kids, and veterans).
The museum is using the exhibit to honor the plane's historic role and share stories of World War II service.
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Environment
Union Pacific Railroad officials met with residents Saturday in the 29th and Grove contamination area to update them on testing, cleanup efforts and future groundwater treatment plans—explaining that free indoor air tests have been offered to over 20 properties and further treatment systems now await permits. The meeting marks the seventh public session since contamination was first uncovered decades ago.
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Wichita Events
Laid Back Country Picker Concert
Thursday, July 17th, 2025 · 8-10 p.m. — WAVE — Full bar available — Experience a unique blend of 70s rock, honky-tonk, and punk with Laid Back Country Picker.
The Basketball Tournament (TBT)
Friday, July 18th, 2025 · 1-2:30 p.m. — Charles Koch Arena — Ticketed event — Witness the excitement of the TBT regional featuring the Aftershocks and thrilling matchups.
2nd Annual Couples Two-Day Golf Tournament
Saturday, July 19th, 2025 · 9 a.m. — Auburn Hills Golf Course — $150 Per Person; $300 Per Team — Showcase your golfing skills, enjoy a delightful dinner, and dance the night away with live music.
Chair Yoga Session at Haysville Senior Center
Monday, July 21st, 2025 · 10:00 – 10:45 AM — Haysville Senior Center — Free for members — Experience gentle movements with a focus on flexibility, balance, and community.
Dirty Red & The Soul Shakers Live
Friday, July 25th, 2025 · 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.
Yelawolf 45 Tour
Saturday, July 26th, 2025 · 8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — All Ages — Experience Yelawolf's musical journey with special guest J. Michael Phillips at this live concert event.
2025 Summer Curvy Yoga Series
Sunday, July 27th, 2025 · 1-2 p.m. — Yoga Central — Registration required — Explore adaptive yoga for every body in a welcoming environment.
Camp Totus Tuus for 11th and 12th Grade Girls
Monday, July 28th, 2025 · 9 AM – 12 PM — Totus Tuus — $399 — A week-long camp for female students entering grades 11-12 offering food, lodging, and transportation.
Creed Concert
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 · 7-8:30 p.m. — INTRUST Bank Arena — Tickets from $60 — Experience an electrifying performance from the iconic rock band Creed in Wichita.
National Baseball Congress World Series
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025 · 12:00 – 1:30 PM — Eck Stadium - Tyler Field — Free entry — Witness top amateur baseball teams compete in the thrilling NBC World Series.