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Good day Wichita! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Guilty plea entered in high-speed Wichita crash that killed one man
  • Wichita man admits to two deadly shootings on North Topeka
  • What will Saturday's 29th and Grove cleanup meeting actually reveal?

Also on today's calendar: Zoom-delivered Japanese Classes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Warm with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, breezy and hot, temps: high: 95, low: 76.
  • Monday: Hot, with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man pleads guilty to murder in deadly Wichita crash (ksn.com) — A man has pleaded guilty in connection with a deadly 2025 crash in Wichita near Equity Bank Park that killed driver Rockney Lindemann. Prosecutors say he was driving about 60 mph over the limit with a suspended license; he now faces sentencing in November, closing a case that has weighed on local families.
   

2. Wichita man pleads to manslaughter charges following separate shootings (kansas.com) — A Wichita man has pleaded guilty to two manslaughter charges tied to separate shootings on North Topeka that killed Stevie Lee Young and Ronnie Wallace. Wichita police and Sedgwick County officials say the plea brings both cases closer to resolution, with sentencing set for October and continued attention on downtown public safety.
   

3. Decades after railroad spill near 29th and Grove, cleanup effort moves forward (kwch.com) — If you live near 29th and Grove in Wichita, state officials are finally moving forward on groundwater cleanup decades after a railroad spill. KDHE has approved Union Pacific's cleanup design, and neighbors are urged to attend Saturday's open house at Brewer Community Center to ask questions and push for faster action.
   

4. Play running in Wichita explores life immediately after 9/11 as nation marks 25th anniversary (kwch.com) — A nationally known musical, "Come From Away," is running this month at Roxy's Downtown in Wichita, offering a local audience an intimate look at how people coped in the days after 9/11. Cast members draw on personal connections to New York to highlight themes of kindness, resilience, and ordinary people stepping up during crisis.
   

5. Wichita State students honor 25th anniversary of 9/11 with day of service (kwch.com) — Wichita State University marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a new day-of-service tradition, asking students to give back rather than attend a formal ceremony. One Navy veteran-turned-student shared how the attacks shaped his life and hopes the focus on service helps younger Shockers connect more deeply with the meaning of the day.
   

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    Patricio Blasetti Hello, I made this post in Nextdoor and Facebook. Name is Bella and is one of our Neighbors. The dog escape early when the owner… (Nextdoor College Hill)
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    Who can I call other than the police to come help this animal? It was pretty cranky so I've just been throwing food down there EDIT: ended up just… (Nextdoor Chisholm Creek)
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Ok Wichita! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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