Good morning, Wichita.

Wichita’s 12th annual Recovery Idol will be held on Saturday, Sept.

19 at 6 p.m. at Century Two Concert Hall — the free event features national speaker Jimmy McGill and musical acts celebrating recovery to help reduce stigma.

Wichita Public Schools face teacher shortages and heavy workloads that affect classroom conditions; WSU and local districts are launching apprenticeship programs (including a new teacher academy) to improve recruitment and retention, especially for special education roles.

Wichita State received Kansas Board of Regents approval to add $46.35 million to its FY 2027 plan for a new dance and theater building south of the Duerksen Fine Arts Center + a donated tennis facility near Greenwich and K-96, with construction to take three years.

Wichita city leaders met at a news briefing this morning to inform residents of a boil water advisory (and share precaution steps) until it is lifted.

Residents on Bleckley Street oppose a three-year drainage project to curb flooding in east Wichita because temporary lanes will cut through front yards.

One neighbor said his baby’s room is just 15 feet from the easement road — a risk he cannot accept.

GAF Roofing and Habitat for Humanity have partnered to supply a roof to a hopeful homebuyer in Wichita — a step toward enhancing safe, affordable housing for local families.