Good morning, Wichita.

Community leaders, families and firefighters gathered Sunday at Wichita’s 25th Kansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service to honor fallen heroes, with the 146-name wall and planned expansion into a memorial park featuring an exhibit, playground and splash pad.

The Urban League of Kansas faces $30,000 in damage after an uninsured driver crashed into its office on Saturday morning at 9th and Grove—leaving one office unsafe and burdening the nonprofit with a $5,000 deductible, according to President and CEO Cindy Miles.

The College of Fine Arts held its centennial celebration on Oct.

1 at WSU as faculty, staff, students, and alumni showcased their talent with live music, dance, and printmaking demonstrations. Dean Marie Bukowski said the event honored a legacy of creative growth (a milestone for the arts).

Vivian Zavataro stepped down as director of the Ulrich Museum of Art mid-September, leaving Marie Bukowski as interim head until a permanent replacement is hired; the museum will host *Bare It All*, a year-long exhibition featuring over 7,400 pieces, as Zavataro begins her role at Riverside Art Museum in California.

Wichita Public Library is celebrating Banned Book Week by hosting events and literary displays — promoting free access to diverse voices.

The celebration takes place at the library as part of its ongoing commitment to community learning.

WSU enrollment dropped by 2.5% this academic year from 18,458 to 18,003 even though the freshman class reached a record 1,634—officials warn that lower international student numbers may affect next year's tuition and budget.

Kansas residents can now apply to college for free as a new state program waives application fees.

Students in Wichita are encouraged to apply today by visiting local centers + checking online for details.

KDOT has started replacing the Kellogg bridge east of Hoover Road, affecting northbound I-235 access for eastbound traffic + King Construction will manage the $5.1 million project through Aug.

2028 with drivers redirected via K-42.

Therapy dogs were blessed on Monday at Via Christi hospital in observance of the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi to bring comfort to patients — the program has been active since 2013.

Student Health Services celebrated its century-long service to Wichita State students on Saturday with a centennial bash featuring cake, drinks, and displays of Shocker memorabilia — a nod to its evolution from a modest health office to its modern digital record system.

After their bye week, Wildcats Football is gearing up for the next challenge—Wyatt Thompson provided insights on upcoming game strategy during a segment on KFH Radio.

The team will resume play soon to build on recent successes.