Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of July.
Good morning, Wichita.
Family and friends gathered at Exploration Place on Saturday night to honor Rylie McCarron who died on her tenth birthday after battling terminal cancer.
Community fundraising is supporting her family.
Convoy of Hope is hosting an outreach event in Wichita where local volunteers will be welcomed for essential support.
The initiative will offer donations, food + clothing, and community resources to those in need.
Tanganyika Wildlife Park announced the new name for its premature giraffe calf delivered via C-section.
The announcement follows a challenging birth and is drawing interest from local animal enthusiasts.
Tanganyika Wildlife Park named its premature giraffe calf Milani (meaning 'new birth') after a donor giraffe helped save her during a C-section; staff say she now breathes and stands on her own following a difficult start in life.
Shoppers lined up at Old Town Farm and Art Market Saturday morning as they sought fresh produce amid a cyclosporiasis outbreak that tied some Kansas cases to iceberg lettuce sold in stores (vendors noted a rise in local customers).
Mike Kennedy, known as the Voice of the Shockers, was inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame recently.
The longtime sports broadcaster earned the honor after decades of commitment to local sports.
Sixteen Wichita athletes from Team Und3rated will travel to Des Moines for the AAU Junior Olympic Games from Aug.
1 to Aug. 8 after qualifying at Region 16 championships + the program builds discipline and confidence in young competitors through local fundraisers.
Beginner Chair Yoga Class at Club Hope
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
8-11 p.m. — WAVE — $38.63 — Experience hits like 'Do U' and 'Hotel Room' with Humble Greatness & Twansac.
Truck Fest
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.
Ded - Band Concert
7 p.m. — WAVE — Ticket info available — Experience an electrifying performance by Ded at the popular Wave venue in Wichita.
An Evening With Band of Horses
8-9:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — $44.94 to $132.08 — Celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'Everything All The Time' with a performance by Band of Horses.
Air Capital Combat
6-10 p.m. — The Cotillion — $50.83 to $121.48 — Experience an electrifying night with 12+ fights featuring both professional and amateur MMA and kickboxing bouts.
Outdoor Market at Generations of Wichita
9 a.m. — Generations of Wichita — Free entry — Immerse yourself in an open-air market filled with giveaways and exciting sales.
Braxton Keith Live Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — $37.21 to $150.24 — Enjoy an evening with Braxton Keith and special guest Cole Goodwin in an all-ages concert.
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