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Wichita
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, aviation fans gathered at Jabara Airport for the 62nd Air Capital Fly-in where kids enjoyed helicopter rides, local vendors offered unique displays, and aircraft were judged. Chairman Bob Blanton said his love of flying stems from a family tradition — the event celebrated Wichita’s rich aviation heritage. KWCH
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A multi-vehicle accident at the intersection of E. Central and N. Webb Road in Wichita on Saturday night resulted in one death and two non-life-threatening injuries, according to Sedgwick County Dispatch—more details are pending. KWCH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A person was shot and remains in critical condition after the incident occurred Saturday afternoon at the 2600 block of West Pawnee near South Meridian Avenue in south Wichita + first responders arrived at 2:40 p.m. to secure the scene. KWCH
- ➤ Last Saturday, Conner and Madalyn Hansen said a driver crashed through a neighbor’s yard—hitting their fence and totaling their family cars, while police found no evidence of impairment and continue investigating the incident. FOX Kansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Wichita resource fair on Saturday helped Kansans learn that voting rights are automatically restored after completing felony sentences—even though many did not know they could vote again. Hosted by the Wichita Racial Profiling Advisory Board at the WSU Metroplex, the event also offered on-site voter registration, driver’s license support, and re-entry information from Sedgwick County Jail. KSN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A south Wichita church hosted an event Saturday at 1515 E. Harry for people affected by overdose, addiction and homelessness, offering free meals, live music and mobile showers—local agencies provided Narcan and detox information. Vice President Linda Orben said the event was planned after she saw the Midwest missing from International Overdose Awareness Day and remembered 90 overdose deaths in Sedgwick County so far. KSN
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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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