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Daily editionFriday, September 18th, 2026

Good morning, Wichita.

The Daily Wichita Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of September.

Community

  1. More than 25 local restaurants will offer deals through ICT Restaurant Week from Sunday, Sept. 20 to Saturday, Sept. 26+ customers in Wichita can use a mobile passport to check in and earn gift cards as portions of sales support the Kansas Food Bank.

    Wichita By E.B.Read more

  2. The Urban League of Kansas held its produce food drive on Wednesday at its East 9th office in Wichita, offering drive-up pickups to food-insecure motorists who registered at the Poplar Street entrance.

    The event is part of the group’s monthly effort to provide fresh produce to local residents.

    KWCHRead more

  3. Open Streets ICT is a free community event that will close Douglas from Waco to Grove for walking, biking, and skating + food, music and vendors.

    It takes place on Sunday, Sept. 20 from noon to 4 p.m. and welcomes Wichitans of all ages.

    Wichita By E.B.Read more

Government

  1. The Wichita boil water advisory ended Thursday after the Kansas Department of Health and Environment confirmed all 195 water samples tested uncontaminated, ensuring residents have safe tap water.

    The SunflowerRead more

Health

  1. Wesley Medical Center installed a dedicated water line — allowing tanker trucks to deliver fresh water amid Wichita’s boil-water advisory while HCA Healthcare supported uninterrupted patient care and improved emergency preparedness for future disruptions.

    KWCHRead more

  2. The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services is accepting bids to create a statewide mental health transportation system to serve rural areas – aimed at reducing reliance on law enforcement during crises.

    The agency expects to award a contract valued at nearly $2.5 million.

    KMUWRead more

Lifestyle

  1. Organizations like Wichita Medical Loan Closet lend medical equipment to help Kansans offset high costs, while a Newton-based dirty soda truck and local chains such as Swig and Just a Sip launch a new drink trend that blends fountain drinks with syrups, fruit, or cream today.

    KMUWRead more

Sports

  1. City of Wichita announced plans for the Barry Sanders football complex, a new training facility for local sports.

    City officials say construction will occur in upcoming months (details remain in planning).

    KWCHRead more