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Monday, September 1st, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Imagine That Toys in east Wichita reopened nearly three months after a June fire damaged its building—repairs included new floors, restored electricity, and replaced products. The store will host a reopening event in September once it is fully restocked. KWCH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two women died in an east Wichita crash overnight—police suspect speed and alcohol played a role. KSN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wichita Transit System will add first aid kits and spill kits to every bus, and Naloxone will be available soon at the Downtown Wichita Transit Center in response to the fentanyl epidemic—a plan led by bus driver Josiah Williams. Mayor Lily Wu awarded him a certificate last Thursday for spotting the need. FOX Kansas
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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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9th Annual Road Home Race
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM — Sedgwick County Park — Fundraiser for Passageways — Support homeless veterans and enjoy a 5K and 1-mile fun run.
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