Good morning, Wichita.

Wichita will host the Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff on Saturday, Sept.

27 on Douglas and St. Francis Streets as teams will compete for prizes in best chili, booth, and spirit. The event will begin with team setup in the morning and free tasting starting at noon — event kits cost $5 and proceeds fund Good Life Grants.

The Better Business Bureau warned Wichita residents about invoice scams this fall that use PDF formats—making it hard to tell fake invoices from real ones and urging care when verifying any bills received.

Los Angeles-based Yachtly Crew will perform at The Cotillion in Wichita on September 29 at 8 p.m., promising a high-energy yacht rock show with choreography and sing-alongs.

Tickets cost from $22 to $48—available at the box office and online.

The Charles F. McAfee Pool at McAdams park was added to the National Register of Historic Places because of its unique design and role in Wichita’s African American history.

Built in 1969 as Kansas’s first pool for African American children, it honors architect Charles McAfee—an important local figure.

Father Emil Kapaun, a Kansas native and the most decorated Army chaplain known for his bravery in the Korean War, is honored in a new digital graphic novel series by the Association of the United States Army—its full-color edition will be printed for an upcoming AUSA Annual Meeting. His remains are interred in downtown Wichita at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

Kansas farmers are facing delays in their corn harvest because heavy rain has made the fields too wet to work, with only 20% of the crop harvested compared to 39% last year.

The farmers expect drier weather to help them work faster and ease the long drought.

A study released this week finds that Kansas did not meet its legal promises to improve foster care conditions—local advocacy groups say access to mental health care for foster children is only 60% instead of the required 90% and they urge the state to pass a new House bill to reform the system.

Today, Kansas AG Kobach filed a lawsuit against Snapchat alleging the app misleads parents and harms teens by showing explicit content and providing addictive features—like snap streaks and infinite scroll—even though its rating is 12+, which he said violates the Kansas Consumer Protection Act. He argued that Snapchat put profits over children's mental health and noted a similar lawsuit was filed against TikTok last spring.

Kansas hospital leaders warned that if Congress does not extend the premium tax credits by year's end, about 160,000 Kansans could lose affordable insurance—raising concerns of a healthcare crisis.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the FDA warned residents about dangerous 7-hydroxymitragynine products sold in smoke shops, gas stations, convenience stores, and online.

They said that synthetic versions found in gummies, liquid shots, tablets, and powders—especially when mixed with alcohol—can cause severe respiratory depression and overdose, so anyone experiencing symptoms should seek help immediately.

Chair Yoga at Park City Senior Center

9:30-10:15 a.m. — Park City Senior Center — Free for members — Enjoy accessible chair yoga that enhances strength, balance, and community spirit.

Kustomville USA: Artshow and Carshow

10 AM-11 PM — The Cotillion — $10 admission — Experience a vibrant day of kustom cars, art, and live music from various bands.

Kidzcope Zoo Adventure Day

10 AM – 2 PM — Sedgwick County Zoo — $5 off admission — A wildly fun family outing with activities and learning opportunities supporting children's grief support.

Yachtley Crew Live Concert

8:00 – 10:00 p.m. — The Cotillion — All ages welcome — Enjoy a night of nostalgic Yacht Rock hits performed by Yachtley Crew, the Titans of Soft Rock.

Pre-School Exploratory Art & Sensory Class

10-11 a.m. — Newton Recreation Center — Check website for pricing — A fun and engaging art and sensory experience for ages 1-5.

Chair Yoga at Maize Rec

1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in fee — Enhance your strength and flexibility in a supportive chair yoga class designed for all mobility levels.

Foundations of Yoga

5-6 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in — Explore yoga tailored for all skill levels to enhance strength, flexibility, and mental well-being.

Ty Myers Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — WAVE — Starting at $29.50 — Experience the rising star Ty Myers as he showcases his blend of country and rock music from his Oklahoma roots.

Patsy Cline Tribute by Shelly Phelps

8:00–11:00 p.m. — Crown Uptown Theatre — Admission starting at $23 — Experience a nostalgic performance modeled after Cline's 1961 concert featuring the talented Shelly Phelps.

2025 Fall Curvy Yoga Series

1-2 p.m. — Yoga Central — Registration required — Experience a supportive yoga series tailored for all body types and abilities.