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Let’s catch up on the top news that happened this week. We hope you enjoy your weekend!
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Wichita’s Riverfest struggles to support Gospelfest
- KC’s City Council has approved a huge funding budget for Prospect Ave.
- TaLyiah Lewis is Miss Juneteenth ICT 2025!
- 10 tips to prevent mosquito bites
- The NCAA has been ordered to pay student-athletes a large settlement
💡 Black Trivia Question: What Black NASA engineer invented the Super Soaker water gun, one of the top-selling toys of all time?
A. Mary Jackson B. Lonnie Johnson C. Mae Jemison D. Robert Lawrence *See answer after “In Other News”*
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WICHITA NEWS
1. Riverfest Struggles to Keep Gospelfest
Gospel singer Marvin Sapp drew a decent-sized crowd at this year’s festival, but Gospelfest remains one of the least attended main stage concert events at Riverfest, failing to support itself financially.
Will there be another Gospelfest?
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KANSAS CITY NEWS
2. KC Council Approves $500 Million Prospect Corridor Plan
The Kansas City Council unanimously passed legislation directing the city to implement a $500 million investment strategy for Prospect Avenue over the next decade.
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JUNETEENTH
3. TaLyiah Lewis Crowned Miss Juneteenth ICT 2025
TaLyiah Lewis, a 16-year-old junior at Northwest High School, was crowned Miss Juneteenth ICT 2025, winning out over five other contestants. Congratulations!
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HEALTH
4. 10 Tips to Prevent Mosquito Bites
There are ways to prevent mosquito bites and the itchy welts they leave behind. Check out these tips from dermatologist Dr. Melissa Piliang, MD.
How do I prevent mosquito bites?
SPORTS
5. A $2.8 Billion Settlement Sets Up Pay For College Athletes
College athletes can prepare for a big payday in this latest ruling for Name, Image, and Likeness pay, with student athletes back to 2016 receiving compensation.
Israel strikes Iran nuclear sites and military leadership as the Middle East braces for retaliation. President Donald Trump saidthe the US supports Israel and called the strikes on Iran last night “a very successful attack.” (CNN)
Rescuers scour buildings after Air India plane crash kills over 240. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 242 people on board came down over a residential area of Ahmedabad moments after take-off. (Reuters)
Appeals court delays order blocking Trump National Guard deployment in California. A federal appeals court delayed a U.S. district judge’s ruling that President Donald Trump “illegally” deployed 4,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles. (ABC)
💡Trivia Answer: B. Lonnie Johnson. For years, Lonnie G. Johnson has been inventing thermodynamics systems for NASA and other organizations, but he won his greatest fame for re-inventing the water gun.
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