Daily editionFriday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
Business
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.
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Culture
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.
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Education
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.
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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.
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Government
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to renew personalized plates every five years — a change needed to address a 400% surge in tag office traffic, outdated server systems, and insufficient funding.
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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.
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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.
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Health
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.
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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.
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Sports
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.
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Wichita Events
Curvy Yoga Drop-in Classes
Sunday, October 12th, 2025 · 1-2 p.m. — Yoga Central — Cash or online registration — Explore accessible yoga tailored for every body type and ability in a welcoming environment.
Chair Yoga Class
Monday, October 13th, 2025 · 1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in — Experience a supportive chair yoga practice aimed at improving strength and mobility.
Social Cinema Live Performance
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 · 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.
Ole 60 US Tour 2025
Thursday, October 16th, 2025 · 7-9:30 p.m. — The Cotillion — $46.20 — Experience the Ole 60 US Tour featuring special guest Rob Langdon in an all-ages show.
CandleLight Yoga at Maize Rec Commission
Friday, October 17th, 2025 · 6-7:15 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — Registration required — Enjoy a peaceful evening of restorative yoga accompanied by soothing live handpan music.
Introductory Free Tae Kwon Do Class
Saturday, October 18th, 2025 · 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.
Curvy Yoga Drop-in Session
Sunday, October 19th, 2025 · 1-2 p.m. — Yoga Central — Cash payment option — Discover personalized yoga adaptations for every body type in a welcoming environment.
Chair Yoga at Maize Recreation Commission
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 · 1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in fee — Experience the benefits of chair yoga in a supportive community environment.
In Store Author Event with Jillian Forsberg
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 · 6-7 p.m. — Watermark Books & Cafe — Free entry — Join local author Jillian Forsberg as she discusses her historical fiction book, The Porcelain Menagerie, exploring themes of art, ambition, and survival.
Anthony Gomes Live Concert
Friday, October 24th, 2025 · 7-10 p.m. — WAVE — Starting at $28 — Experience the electrifying blues and rock of Anthony Gomes with a flair that ignites the stage.