Daily editionFriday, July 17th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of July.
Business
Wichita’s second Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is set to open Monday, Aug. 10 at 10291 W. 37th St. N + it will serve island-inspired plate lunches and wraps at 37th and Maize Road near Kwik Shop and Menards.
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Southwest Airlines will launch nonstop flights from Wichita to Nashville in March.
The new service from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Nashville International Airport will offer more travel options for business and leisure (ICT).
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Culture
Jackson Mortuary marks its 100th anniversary this month as Wichita’s oldest continuous Black family-owned business, serving the community since 1926.
Michael Jackson leads the funeral home and its fourth-generation team in continuing the family legacy.
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The Cowtown Vintage Base Ball Club will play an exhibition during NBC World Series at Eck Stadium on July 26 and host a regular game at Old Cowtown Museum on Aug. 8.
The event brings old Wichita teams to life with simple rules and family fun + a true taste of baseball history.
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Members of the Old Cowtown Museum’s Vintage Base Ball Club demonstrated an 1879-style baseball game this week at the museum, offering a nostalgic view of America’s pastime.
Jackson Mortuary marks 100 years this month as the oldest continuous Black-owned business in Wichita, with family discussing the legacy.
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The 10th Annual Bacon, Bourbon & Brews Festival is set to celebrate local flavors in Wichita.
Organizers say the event will feature gourmet bacon, handcrafted bourbon & local brews with further details to come.
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Environment
Tanganyika Wildlife Park celebrated the premature birth of a giraffe calf delivered by C-section after its mother became too ill to survive — staff now focus on each milestone as the calf learns to hold its head up and stand.
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Health
Dangerous heat expected this weekend has forced Wichita's homeless residents to wait outside Second Light for days as shelter capacity remains limited, pushing many to seek shade at local parks.
The local outreach team is distributing donated water and guiding individuals to nearby resources.
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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced a program that gives seniors 60 and older $50 to buy fresh produce from local markets — an effort to help them stretch food dollars.
Eligible seniors may apply online.
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Sports
Tyner Horn signed his first pro baseball contract with the Cincinnati Reds after being picked in the top 100 during the MLB Draft last week + he flew to the Reds' Arizona spring training complex to begin his journey in professional baseball.
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Ben Zobrist, a two-time World Series champion, introduces his new book Prepare for the Pressure: 9 Strategies to be Courageous, Consistent and Resilient When It Matters Most.
He draws on his 2016 Cubs game — a key moment — to show how athletes can gain strength through mental health tips.
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Wichita Events
Automobilia Moonlight Charity Car Show
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 · 4-11 p.m. — Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center — Supporting local charities — Celebrate 30 years of automotive passion in Wichita with classic cars and a community street party.
Lego Brick by Brick Camp
Monday, July 20th, 2026 · 1-3 p.m. — The Art Park — Pricing details not specified — Explore exciting Lego themes like Formula 1 and dinosaurs in a hands-on camp experience.
Wichita Wind Surge vs. Midland Rockhounds
Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 · 7:05-8:05 p.m. — Equity Bank Park — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting Double-A baseball game against the Midland Rockhounds with special activities throughout the evening.
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 · 8:45–9:45 p.m. — Kansas Aviation Museum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soothing magic of Fleetwood Mac's music in a candlelit setting.
Big Boogie Concert
Friday, July 24th, 2026 · 7-10 p.m. — The Cotillion — $53.33 to $100.43 — Enjoy an all-ages concert featuring Big Boogie and surprise support acts in a vibrant venue.
Bop To The Top Tour
Saturday, July 25th, 2026 · 9 p.m. — The Cotillion — $29.78 — Celebrate 20 years of Hannah Montana and High School Musical with a high-energy dance party featuring sing-alongs and audience participation.
Whiskey Myers Live Concert
Sunday, July 26th, 2026 · 7:00 – 8:45 PM — WAVE — $34.85 — Catch the genre-bending band Whiskey Myers as they deliver their energetic live performance.
Beginner Chair Yoga Class at Club Hope
Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 · 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Club Hope Fitness — $10 drop-in; free for survivors — Experience a gentle yoga class that enhances physical and emotional well-being while promoting resilience.
Do Or Die Concert
Friday, July 31st, 2026 · 8-11 p.m. — WAVE — $38.63 — Experience hits like 'Do U' and 'Hotel Room' with Humble Greatness & Twansac.
Truck Fest
Saturday, August 1st, 2026 · 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. — Kansas International Dragway — $15/day for adults — The track is dedicated to trucks with contests and prizes galore.