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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Wichita police are investigating a crash in south Wichita on Broadway & Clark where three people were hurt, with two critically injured and one seriously injured, around 10 p.m. on Sunday in an incident involving a vehicle and possibly a pedestrian or bicyclist. KSN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kamil Lweno, who shot at vehicles on I-235 in 2024, was sentenced to 24 months probation Monday after three people reported cars were shot at—no one was injured. KWCH
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Wichita’s Eisenhower Airport set a monthly record in June with 180,605 travelers — beating the previous record of 176,506 set in July last year. Additional airline capacity drove a 2.69% rise from June last year and a 7% increase over the last pre-pandemic June. KWCH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wichita held in-person enrollment on Monday and holds it today from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.—all kindergarten families must enroll in person and complete a developmental questionnaire as students prepare for the first day of school on August 14. KSN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Army Corps of Engineers reported that Cheney Reservoir’s conservation pool reached 1421.6 feet on Sunday afternoon and is now 100% full, a rise from being over eight feet below normal two months ago. Heavy rainfall boosted the lake level more than seven feet in less than 20 days, a mark last seen July 13th, 2022—three years ago. KNSS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Monday, a stretch of McLean Boulevard near the ballpark will be closed for two weeks as crews work on river corridor improvements—drivers must use Maple Street to reach the Wind Surge ticket windows. KSN
- ➤ Mayor Lily Wu noted that Cheney Reservoir has reached normal levels and she is planning a meeting today at 9 a.m. at the Kansas Leadership Center to discuss ways the City of Wichita & Sedgwick County Commission and USD 259 can share water resources more effectively. KNSS
- ➤ Voters in District 1 will choose a new City Council member on August 5 as incumbent Brandon Johnson is term-limited. Four candidates—including Joseph Shepard, Aujanae Bennett, LeWanda DeShazer, and Chris Pumpelly—are running for the open seat. KWCH
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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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Chair Yoga at Maize Recreation Commission
1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in fee — Accessible yoga practice using chairs for improved strength and flexibility.
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