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Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Airlines will begin a new nonstop seasonal flight from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport — Orlando International Airport starting June 6, operating on Saturdays through August 1. The flight departs Wichita at 12:55 p.m., arrives in Orlando at 4:55 p.m., leaves Orlando at 4:30 p.m., and reaches Wichita at 6:30 p.m. KWCH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Botanica is hosting Bootanica during three weekends starting today—October 10-11—with events on Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 2 to 10 p.m.; the festival returns on October 17-18 and October 24-25. KSN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WSU students earned over $39 million in paid internships during the 2025 academic year—an increase of more than 11% from last year. WSU President Rick Muma said the program changes lives by giving students valuable work skills for future careers. KSN
- ➤ The Wichita school board began holding meetings in a newly renovated boardroom at the district headquarters at Lincoln and Edgemoor, converted from the former library of Southeast High School. The $571,000 project includes design work, asbestos removal, construction, and technology upgrades (improving audio-visual equipment, security, and accessibility) for board meetings and staff training. KMUW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, October 9, candidates for Wichita City Council District 6 held a forum at Evergreen Library hosted by the Wichita Journalism Collaborative to discuss homelessness and affordable housing. Incumbent Maggie Ballard, Brett Anderson, and Margaret Shabazz shared ideas including expanding services at Second Light (the city’s new homeless shelter under development) and cleaning up the Broadway corridor to attract business. KMUW
- ➤ Sedgwick County Treasurer Brandi Baily said Kansas lawmakers must change a 1970s state law that forces customers to renew personalized plates every five years — a change needed to address a 400% surge in tag office traffic, outdated server systems, and insufficient funding. KSN
- ➤ The Sedgwick County Vehicle Tag Office at Kellogg & Edgemoor in east Wichita closed at the end of Thursday’s business day as the county consolidated locations due to a lack of state funds. Customers needing to register or renew vehicles are now directed to the Douglas & Meridian office or one of three satellites, with long wait times from a surge in personalized plate renewals prompting use of a virtual online queue—details that explain the shift. KNSS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The first sighting of the Asian longhorned tick in Kansas was reported Thursday when it was found on a dog in Franklin County. State health officials launched a tick surveillance program and contacted veterinarians to monitor the invasive species — linked to diseases and able to reproduce without a male. KSN
- ➤ Guadalupe Clinic launched a fundraising campaign on Wednesday to raise over $1.7 million for six new patient rooms, two dental chairs and added dental services—officials aim to complete fundraising by February. They plan to start construction this spring. KWCH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame’s 2025 class inducted Wichita legends Laverne Smith, Kendric Maple, and Clifford Wiley along with sports columnist Bob Lutz in a ceremony in Topeka. The event celebrated Kansas athletic achievements—raising the inductee total to 349 since 1961. The Voice
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Curvy Yoga Drop-in Classes
1-2 p.m. — Yoga Central — Cash or online registration — Explore accessible yoga tailored for every body type and ability in a welcoming environment.
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Chair Yoga Class
1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in — Experience a supportive chair yoga practice aimed at improving strength and mobility.
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Social Cinema Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — WAVE — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying live show from the indie rock band Social Cinema, known for their dynamic sound and deep artistic journey.
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Jay Webb Live
7-10 p.m. — WAVE — Ticket info available — Experience the gut-punching storytelling of Jay Webb with a unique blend of country and modern influences.
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CandleLight Yoga at Maize Rec Commission
6-7:15 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — Registration required — Enjoy a peaceful evening of restorative yoga accompanied by soothing live handpan music.
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Introductory Free Tae Kwon Do Class
1-2 p.m. — Newton Recreation Center — Free entry — Discover the basics of Tae Kwon Do in a fun, co-ed class for ages 6-99.
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Curvy Yoga Drop-in Session
1-2 p.m. — Yoga Central — Cash payment option — Discover personalized yoga adaptations for every body type in a welcoming environment.
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Chair Yoga at Maize Recreation Commission
1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in fee — Experience the benefits of chair yoga in a supportive community environment.
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The Porcelain Menagerie Book Launch
6-7 p.m. — Watermark Books & Cafe — RSVP required — Experience an evening of drama, porcelain, and a massive giveaway.
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