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Wichita
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Second Light—Wichita’s new 24/7 homeless shelter—gives residents a safe place to stay while construction limits access to full services. Many have reported long waits for meals, showers, and case management, with officials saying full wraparound services will begin in January. The Voice
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man was seriously hurt in a crash on I-235 at Kellogg—his Toyota GR86 hit a barrier wall and caught fire before EMS transported him to Via Christi-St. Francis for treatment. KSN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wichita Police responded to a 1:40 a.m. shooting call in Old Town, where they found 23-year-old D’Andre Rubio-Glover with a fatal gunshot wound—police reported a disturbance occurred before the incident and are investigating the case. KWCH
- ➤ Wichita Police reported that a 24-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting at around 1:40 a.m. on Monday — the victim was found on the 100 block of N. Rock Island in Old Town — and taken to a local hospital. KNSS
- ➤ Sedgwick County dispatchers reported that two people are critically wounded in a shooting near 21st — Arkansas in north Wichita, with one person in very critical condition as investigators respond to the scene. KWCH
- ➤ Wichita Police responded at 9:35 p.m. to a three-vehicle crash at Central and Webb that killed Lashea Bell, 42, at the scene and her daughter Aniah Bell, 25, at a local hospital, and later arrested 80-year-old Augusta woman Clowie McLaughlin—accused of second-degree murder—with speed and alcohol believed to be contributing factors. KNSS
- ➤ Sedgwick County Dispatch confirmed a shooting at 29th Street — Broadway Avenue that left one person dead and two others in critical condition. KWCH
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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