Daily editionSunday, July 26th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of July.
Community
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.
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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.
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Culture
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.
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Environment
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.
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Health
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).
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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.
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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.
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Wichita Events
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.
Ded - Band Concert
Monday, August 3rd, 2026 · 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
Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 · 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
Friday, August 7th, 2026 · 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
Saturday, August 8th, 2026 · 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
Thursday, August 13th, 2026 · 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.