Daily editionThursday, July 24th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
Business
Today, O2 Box Midwest opened its showroom at the Avante development on Ridge Road to let visitors try hyperbaric oxygen chambers designed to support recovery + overall well-being.
Owner Angie Bergmeier said the customizable units, available for appointment trials, may suit wellness centers or individuals seeking a home-based solution.
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Culture
Native Kansan photographer Gordon Parks' early works are on display at the Wichita Art Museum in the exhibit “Homeward to the Prairie I Come” until Sunday, July 27 — it features his documentary photos from Life magazine and portraits that highlight Black culture.
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Economy
Beef prices are reaching record highs this summer — impacting consumers and cattle ranchers as the Department of Agriculture attributes rising feed costs to drought-damaged pastures and high grain prices.
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Education
Cowley College was named one of the nation’s top trade schools by USA Today—it earned a five-star rating and was one of only five schools in Kansas to be recognized based on affordability, student experience, job placement, and program quality.
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Health
Ava Jones finished her final round of chemotherapy, her grandmother said, marking a milestone in her fight against Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma+ she was diagnosed in February and by April her cancer was 99% clear.
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A new study from the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities finds that children who receive a smartphone before age 13 face higher risks for suicidal thoughts, aggression, and low self-worth—experts urge parents to watch their kids’ screen time closely.
Eric Litwiller from the Mental Health Association said the study links early device use with poor sleep and weak family bonds.
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Accidents
Kendall Forbes, a redshirt junior softball player at Pittsburg State and Carroll grad, was badly injured in a car crash Sunday night while returning to Pittsburg—she was ejected from her vehicle when struck on the driver’s side by a speeding car, and her condition has improved with doctors set to wean her off a ventilator Wednesday.
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Wichita Events
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.
Midwest Catholic Family Conference
Friday, August 1st, 2025 · August 1-3 — Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center — Check website for cost — Experience spiritual growth with opportunities for Mass, Confession, and a children's program.
Disney's Newsies by Music Theatre Wichita
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 · 2-4:30 p.m. — Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center — Rated PG — Experience the uplifting tale of young newsboys seizing the day with song and dance.
Austin Meade Concert
Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 · 7:30-9 p.m. — WAVE — Starting at $24.59 — Experience the soulful rock sounds of Austin Meade, blending classics with fresh new tunes.
Chair Yoga at Haysville Senior Center
Monday, August 4th, 2025 · 10:00–10:45 a.m. — Haysville Senior Center — Free for members — Enjoy a supportive chair yoga session aimed at enhancing strength and flexibility in a community setting.