Daily editionFriday, October 16th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Community
Hope Windsor, injured in a 1988 crash that left her with a brain injury, has found new purpose at Wichita nonprofit Ketch where she makes air filters for adults with disabilities.
Her ongoing determination + support from Ketch help her maintain independence.
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A Wichita woman credited a local USPS mail carrier for saving her life when she collapsed while mowing her lawn.
The quick thinking carrier steered her truck to alert a nearby nurse & the woman was taken to hospital for prompt treatment.
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Culture
Fort Scott Stories, a documentary inspired by Gordon Parks that captures the diverse voices of Fort Scott, is screening this weekend at the Boulevard Theatre in Old Town.
The film shows at 2:15 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
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Drummer Stewart Copeland will join his filmmakers and Wichita-based executive producer Shawn Rhodes for a Q&A on the screening of his documentary Copeland at 8 p.m. Saturday at Orpheum Theatre, where he will share insights from his journey in rock, opera and film scoring.
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Economy
Bombardier announced today a $50 million investment in Wichita to expand its aerospace operations and create local jobs.
The company said its move will boost production and strengthen the local economy.
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Finance
The Urban League of Kansas is offering free financial counseling to help residents manage their money effectively.
Sessions will be scheduled soon at the League's local office (check with them for details).
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Government
Evergy is working to restore power in east Wichita where nearly 10,000 customers have lost electricity in areas from south of Kellogg to north of Central — officials note that multiple intersections are affected due to traffic lights being out.
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Sports
Banana Ball will return to Wichita in May 2027 when league games are held at Equity Bank Park featuring the Loco Beach Coconuts against the Indianapolis Clowns.
Fans must enter the ticket lottery by Oct. 31 to secure a chance to buy tickets.
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