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Sunday, September 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families learned how to be ready for emergencies on Saturday at the Sedgwick County Emergency Preparedness and Safety Expo at Century II—where local agencies gave live demonstrations and free smoke alarm installations for Wichita households. Organizers said the expo showed families clear steps to take before disasters strike. KSN
- ➤ Firefighters and community members gathered in downtown Wichita on Saturday for the 9-11 Honor Challenge, an obstacle race that honored Sept. 11 victims and raised funds for firefighter wellness. The nonprofit Beyond the Call hosted the event and set up fire-themed challenges—like dragging dummies and climbing obstacles—to test participants' grit. KSN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wichita's second Smalls Sliders is nearing completion at 3500 N. Maize Road — the new location will use repurposed orange containers to offer a drive-thru, walk-up window and patio dining, and it plans to open by the end of October or November. Wichita By E.B.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield has drawn music fans early as campers set up for the main events starting Thursday, Sept. 17—celebrating 53 years of bluegrass performances with 30 acts. Longtime attendees like Leo Eilts have returned for annual jam sessions—enjoying live music and a strong local community spirit. KWCH
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials announced that drivers will face lane closures along Woodlawn near Central and Douglas as southbound Woodlawn will close tomorrow just south of Central for pipe and pavement repairs with detours via Central, Oliver—and Douglas. The northbound section will close on Sept. 22 north of Douglas for similar repairs with detours along the same routes. KSN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A free pop-up clinic opened downtown Saturday at City Life Church to provide health care, food, hygiene items and mobile showers to people in need + local volunteers offered medical exams and housing referrals; the clinic will return on the second Saturday of each month. KSN
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Mortgage rates have fallen rapidly in recent months — offering Wichita homebuyers a chance for borrowing relief if they decide to buy a home. KAKE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Northwest remained undefeated after beating East 34 to 14 on September 12th—showing strong control in their home game. East will face Kapaun in Week 3 while Northwest will travel to face Junction City. KWCH
- ➤ Friends beat Bethel 62—0 to keep their unbeaten record in a game that showed strong team performance. KAKE
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Kolby Cooper Live Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — All ages welcome — Enjoy an evening of live music from Kolby Cooper and special guest Luke Borchelt on the Love You, Goodnight Tour.
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