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Wichita
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas Humane Society in Wichita is receiving a $130,000 grant from Lowe’s to double its laundry capacity and renovate its Volunteer Center — Lowe’s staff and local volunteers helped with painting and adding cabinets to update the shelter. KSN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, August 26th, 'Steve & Ted in the Morning' celebrated its 7,000th broadcast on KNSS with special guests including Kansas City Chiefs play-by-play Mitch Holthus and Wichita leaders, while co-host Steve McIntosh prepares to retire at the end of the year after 27 years on air. This milestone marks a significant chapter in Wichita radio and honors a long-standing partnership that has connected locally for decades. KNSS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A local business lost a lot of money when a scammer took over a real email account to send a false wire transfer request, and the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office warned businesses to call trusted contacts to verify transfers—reminding everyone to stay alert to evolving cyber scams. KSN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A ceremony was held Tuesday morning in downtown Wichita as leaders placed the final beam for the new Wichita Biomedical Campus—this $300 million project is a partnership among Wichita State University, WSU Tech, and the University of Kansas and will open in phases with Phase 1 coming in 2027. KSN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Representative Nick Hoheisel is demanding answers about Academy Sports collecting a 1% tax after the K-96 Star CID ended in 2022—$300k to $400k was gathered because the state claims it sent notices and the tax was still charged until this summer, and officials are set to look into the issue further. FOX Kansas
- ➤ The Wichita City Council approved the 2026 budget topping $1 billion with a vote of six to one on Tuesday — Mayor Lily Wu was the only council member to oppose it. The budget, shaped by community input and an online tool, will lower the mill levy rate as property values are up by an average of 8.7 percent. KWCH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jennifer Gordy runs a roadside bakery to help pay for her cancer treatment, but her landlord has raised traffic concerns that force her to find a new spot.—She is looking for an affordable location while her terminal cancer keeps her treatment costs high, and her GoFundMe donations have slowed. KWCH
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Foundations of Yoga
5-6 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in fee — Explore beginner-friendly yoga with breathwork and meditation for all ages and skill levels.
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Jackyl Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — The Cotillion — All ages welcome — Rock out with Jackyl and special guests Nuclear Football in a high-energy show.
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Kansas Doll Show
August 30-31 — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wichita Airport — Cost varies — Explore a vibrant showcase of custom doll artistry and unique collectibles from talented vendors.
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Chair Yoga at Maize Recreation Commission
1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in — Experience a supportive and joyful Chair Yoga class designed for all mobility levels.
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Chair Yoga at Maize Recreation
1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in — Discover strength, flexibility, and community through supportive chair yoga practices.
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A Grand Night For Singing
8:00-10:20 p.m. — Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center — $25-$77 — Celebrate the timeless hits of Rodgers & Hammerstein in a fresh, joyous musical experience.
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Chile Roasting at Central Standard Brewing
4-9 p.m. — Central Standard Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy fresh roasted hatch green chile paired with local beer, pizza, and live music.
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Zoobilee
5:30-8 p.m. — Sedgwick County Zoo — Ticket purchase required — Experience an evening of live music, food, and drinks at the zoo's premier fundraiser.
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Healthy Kids Running Series - Fall 2025
2-3 p.m. — High Park — Registration fee may apply — A fun and active five-week program fostering healthy lifestyles for kids Pre-K through 8th grade.
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Chair Yoga Class
1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in fee — Experience a supportive Chair Yoga session aimed at enhancing mobility and relaxation.
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If you want to master something, teach it. If you want to learn something, do it.
~ Richard Feynman
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