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Wichita
Monday, July 28th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday night, a crash at the intersection of Clark and Broadway in south Wichita left three people injured — two in critical condition — around 10 p.m. KWCH
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Teriyaki Madness—a fast growing chain from Denver—is set to open its second Wichita restaurant in August at Shops at Avante on N. Ridge Road. The restaurant will offer made-to-order Asian fusion meals and its opening date may change. Wichita By E.B.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police responded early Saturday at around 2 a.m. to a shooting at the 400 block of North Mathewson in central Wichita—officers found a 25-year-old man with two gunshot wounds to his upper torso, who was alert and taken to a local hospital, and no arrests have been made. KNSS
- ➤ WPD is investigating a shooting near Fairmount Park in east Wichita where officers heard gunshots at 3:27 a.m. near 17th St. and Hillside and found a woman with a gunshot wound to her right foot at the 1700 block of N. Harvard+ no arrests have been made. KWCH
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cheney Lake reached normal levels after heavy rain raised the water more than seven feet in less than 20 days; at 2:05 p.m. Sunday the Army Corps of Engineers reported the lake was 1421.6 feet and 100% full—levels not seen since July 13. KWCH
- ➤ Cheney Reservoir returned to full capacity—reaching 1,421.6 feet on Sunday afternoon after rainfall raised its level more than seven feet in under 20 days following a dry spell that left it over eight feet below normal. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported the reservoir is now back at its benchmark for the first time in more than two years. KSN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kansas Task Force One returned home on Sunday after a two-week deployment in Texas where teams searched flood-hit areas in the Kerrville region. The group used human remains detection K9s and heavy equipment — but no remains were found after intense efforts. KWCH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials issued a boil water advisory for Whitewater last night and residents are told to boil water before drinking— the advisory will stay in effect until officials lift it. KWCH
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Creed Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — INTRUST Bank Arena — Tickets from $60 — Experience an electrifying performance from the iconic rock band Creed in Wichita.
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National Baseball Congress World Series
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Eck Stadium - Tyler Field — Free entry — Witness top amateur baseball teams compete in the thrilling NBC World Series.
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Midwest Catholic Family Conference
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.
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Disney's Newsies by Music Theatre Wichita
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.
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Austin Meade Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — WAVE — Starting at $24.59 — Experience the soulful rock sounds of Austin Meade, blending classics with fresh new tunes.
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Chair Yoga at Haysville Senior Center
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.
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Super Saturday - Travel Entrepreneurship Workshop
11 AM – 2 PM — Courtyard Wichita at Old Town — Free entry — Explore how to turn your passion for travel into a rewarding career.
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Chair Yoga at Maize Recreation Commission
1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in — Engage in supportive chair yoga to enhance strength and flexibility while fostering community.
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Foundations of Yoga
5-6 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in fee — Engage in gentle yoga practices designed for all skill levels while enhancing strength and mindfulness.
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Water Lantern Festival
5:30-9:30 p.m. — O J Watson Park — Ticket required — Experience a beautiful evening filled with peace and creativity as you light up the water with lanterns.
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~ Chinese Proverb
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