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Wichita
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local businessman Phil Ruffin is developing Gilley's, a new casino and entertainment complex in Park City that will open December 15. The venue will feature a gambling hall with 1,000 horse racing machines, live music, restaurants and arcade games, and it will hold on-site interviews on September 12 and 13—offering new job opportunities in the region. Wichita By E.B.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A preliminary hearing saw Judge Tyler Roush deny teen Jaden Watts’ self-defense motion in a March shooting that killed Demarc Burgess in southeast Wichita—he remains jailed on a $1 million bond—and his arraignment is set for Sept. 11. KSN
- ➤ A Hutchinson man was charged with attempted first-degree homicide for striking a pedestrian on the sidewalk at around 9 a.m. in the 300 block of East 3rd Avenue—officers identified him as 41-year-old Jeffrey McCaskey who knew the victim. KWCH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA announced 26,460 six-ounce packages of AquaStar cocktail shrimp sold at Walmart from July 31 to August 16 are being recalled after tests found cesium-137—Kansas shoppers should return or discard the product, and no illnesses have been reported. KSN
- ➤ Taylor Fresh Foods announced it is recalling its Taylor Farms Honey Balsamic Salad Kit sold in Kansas and 24 other states after the kits mistakenly include Asian Sesame Ginger dressing that may expose consumers to undeclared sesame and soy allergens - consumers should discard the kits and seek a refund as no illness has been reported. KSN
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Mustard Seed in Buhler has operated since 2004—serving scratch-made baked goods, sandwiches, and gluten-free options to locals and visitors for breakfast, lunch, or a quick coffee in a small town setting. KWCH
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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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Bronwyn Keith-Hynes Concert
8-11 p.m. — Central Standard Brewing — Ticket information available — Experience Grammy-winning fiddler Bronwyn Keith-Hynes as she showcases her new vocal album with high-octane bluegrass and roots music.
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AIA Kansas Annual Conference 2025
9 AM – 1 PM — Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita — Cost info not listed — Engage in workshops, tours, and speakers at this architectural event.
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Foundations of Yoga
5-6 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in fee — Explore yoga tailored for beginners and enhance strength and flexibility through gentle sequences.
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