Daily editionWednesday, July 29th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of July.
Community
About 25 residents graduated from the Sedgwick County Drug Program on Tuesday at the county courthouse, marking a turning point with new achievements like earning a GED or vocational certification.
Program coordinator Norvett Jacques said the program has helped nearly 500 people turn their lives around.
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Despite extreme heat raising field temperatures above 120 degrees, NBC World Series teams and fans persist in Wichita.
Also, 32 new inductees were named to the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, a baby giraffe survived an emergency birth, and Sumner County farmers fear crop decline without soon rain.
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The Kansas Humane Society is hosting a free microchip clinic to help pet owners update or register microchip records at their Wichita facility.
The event is offered at no charge to support safe pet recovery in emergencies.
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Residents in a Wichita neighborhood voiced concerns about speeding on residential streets and asked officials for tighter enforcement to ensure community safety.
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Formerly addicted local residents in Sedgwick County celebrated a major life milestone recently at a community event — a gathering that honored progress in recovery and encouraged continued support.
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Education
Derby North Middle School hosted a 6th Grade Bootcamp Tuesday for about 200 incoming students to help ease their transition from elementary school.
Staff and older students assisted with computer password setup and locker access in preparation for the new school year.
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Government
City officials say the Wichita water treatment plant project is making steady progress with upgrades planned to improve water quality and capacity; work is expected to continue through the fall to ensure reliable service for residents.
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KBOR selected Jennifer Bonds-Raacke as its new president and CEO on July 28; she will officially begin her role on Aug. 2 and brings experience as vice president for academic affairs from her time at KBOR (previous leadership roles at local colleges added to her resume).
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The outgoing WFD chief received the key to the city at a ceremony on July 22 in downtown, where local officials praised his many years of service+ leadership.
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Sports
Marcus Keene apologized Tuesday after being suspended indefinitely from TBT for a postgame altercation during Monday's game between his AfterShocks team and KU alumni JHX Hoops — he issued a statement addressing his actions after the incident unfolded on and off the court.
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Wichita Events
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.