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Wichita
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Collections for Operation Christmas Child are underway — local drop-off sites will accept shoebox gifts until November 24 — to help provide children with holiday cheer. KSN
- ➤ ShowerUp Wichita launched a mobile laundry unit on Sunday to add free clothes washing to its five-year free shower service for people experiencing homelessness. The rolling laundromat uses donated machines to wash and dry a load in 45 minutes — it is available outside Church on the Street on Sundays from 9 to 11 a.m. KSN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local Wichita businesses have rallied in support of the upcoming Jonas Brothers concert and aim to boost downtown commerce — organizers expect the event to attract large crowds and increase local revenue. KWCH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Legendary parody musician Weird Al Yankovic will perform at INTRUST Bank Arena on June 21 as part of his 90-city Bigger & Weirder tour—his tour begins on May 26 in Hollywood and runs until October 17. Wichita fans can look forward to a record-breaking performance from the well-known act. KWCH
- ➤ A large Christmas tree was lit on Sunday at 313 S. Market in downtown Wichita showing 3,200 lights that each hold a memory of a loved one—part of the Lights of Life event hosted by Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. KSN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Shoppers at Dillons in Wichita are finding lower prices on key Thanksgiving items—turkey is down 3.7%, frozen vegetables dropped 15%, and rolls decreased 22%—even as overall food prices rose 3% this year. Wells Fargo Agri-Food Intelligence estimates a 10-person store-brand meal will cost about $80, showing a welcome discount for holiday preparers. KWCH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wichita State’s student government is reviewing all student fee-funded groups for FY 2027 after a $929,000 shortfall caused by lower headcount and a fee error—this review will begin in the spring semester to balance budget impacts, a change approved by the Student Senate. The Sunflower
- ➤ Ablah Library at Wichita State switched from Voyager to the open source FOLIO system on Sept. 16 to better manage print and electronic resources. The new system uses OpenAthens to help student searches and will integrate 29 million resources from MOBIUS libraries by January — staff training kept the transition smooth with few reported issues. The Sunflower
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New federal rules will tighten work requirements for SNAP recipients in Missouri and Kansas, and most enrollees must now show 80 hours a month of work, school, volunteering, or caregiving to keep benefits. The changes will risk food support for thousands of adults and families—about 14,000 in Missouri and 5,000 in Kansas—while states face extra costs to run the program. The Voice
- ➤ Sedgwick County Fire Department has introduced a new accelerant-sniffing dog—trained to detect fire accelerants during investigations—after a recent demonstration of the canine unit's capabilities. The dog will bolster the department's efforts to investigate fire incidents. KWCH
- ➤ Tenant advocates say Wichita's City Council rejected proposals that would require a landlord registry and ban income-based discrimination, leaving renters facing unsafe housing conditions—tenant groups now plan to educate renters on their rights and push for future reforms. The council instead formed a task force to study building codes, which means protections for tenants remain limited. The Voice
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ascension Via Christi is hosting a two-day hiring event this week that will offer on-the-spot job offers for health workers. Today the St. Joseph session runs from 4 to 8 p.m. at Conference Room #30033600 E. Harry St.—on Thursday the St. Francis session will run from 8 a.m. to noon at Conference Room #2035929 N. St Francis Ave., inviting both recent graduates and experienced professionals to meet recruiters. KSN
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A study published November 17 showed Wichita topped a list of cities with the most rentals under $1,000—indicating a trend toward affordable housing in the area. KWCH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wichita State announced that longtime play-by-play announcer Mike Kennedy will retire after the 2025-2026 season. Kennedy has called Shocker games for 46 years — he built a record streak of 1,400 consecutive games — and paused calls two seasons ago for prostate cancer treatment. FOX Kansas
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Chair Yoga Session at Maize Recreation
1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in fee — Enjoy a gentle and supportive yoga practice designed for all mobility levels.
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Book Signing with Bonnie Bing
6-7 p.m. — Watermark Books & Cafe — Free entry — Delight in an evening of humor and insights with author Bonnie Bing as she discusses her new book.
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Primer 55 and Smile Empty Soul
6-9 p.m. — WAVE — Check for ticket prices — Experience hard-hitting rock from two dynamic bands with a rich history in the music scene.
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50th Annual Wichita Turkey Trot
7:45-10:45 a.m. — Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center — Check the event page for registration details — Participate in a festive 10-mile run and earn a special Double Gobble medal!
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Chelcie Lynn Live Performance
7:30-10 p.m. — The Cotillion — $44.14 to $72.37 — Enjoy a night of laughs with Chelcie Lynn while all seating is reserved.
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Youth Instructional Basketball Clinic - Session II
6:30-7:15 p.m. — Newton Recreation Center — $ — Develop basketball skills in a co-ed environment for ages 5-6.
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Tiny Tots Turkey Trot
10-11 a.m. — Newton Recreation Center — Cost not specified — A fun-filled morning trot for children ages 2-6 to celebrate the Thanksgiving spirit.
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Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Vora Restaurant European — $42 adults, $18 children — Enjoy a lavish buffet with seasonal favorites and European-inspired dishes.
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Holiday Night Market
5-9 p.m. — The Workroom — Free entry — Kickstart your holiday shopping with unique vendors and local artisans at this annual Black Friday event.
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ICT Artisan Expo
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wichita Sports Forum — $1.00 admission — Explore over 150 craft vendors and enjoy a family-friendly experience with food trucks and a Kid’s Zone.
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