Happy Monday, Wichita!
We hope you enjoyed the weekend. Let’s start the week with new stories coming out of Wichita.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- The NCAA Tournament is coming to Wichita this weekend
- Republicans vs. Rep. Ford Carr
- Wichita City Council to vote on municipal IDs
💡 Black Trivia Question: Which HBCU has the most NCAA Tournament appearances?
A. Texas Southern B. Florida A&M C. Southern D. Alabama State
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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SPORTS
Here’s How to Join in the Fun at NCAA Tournament This Weekend
Eight teams and all their fans are coming to Wichita for two rounds of the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament. Here are ways for you to join in on the fun.
See tournament details and parking info
POLITICS
Ford Carr Update: Now it Appears to be Carr Against the Republican House
With a new formal complaint filed against him, KS Rep Ford Carr says his passion for his constituents won’t allow him to pull back.
WICHITA NEWS
Wichita City Council to Vote on Municipal IDs Tuesday
The Wichita City Council is scheduled to vote on implementing a city-wide municipal ID program to lower barriers for Wichitans who lack standard documentation for a state-issued ID, such as the homeless.
Mayor Lily Wu delivers her first ‘State of the City’ address. In her first State of the City address as mayor, Lily Wu indicated her priorities in her first year matched up with what Wichitans said were their top issues. (KAKE)
South Park Creators, Kendrick Lamar Team Up for Comedy Film Debuting on July 4. The narrative follows a young Black man interning as a slave re-enactor at a living history museum. (The Voice)
Kansas to face Arkansas on Thursday in NCAA Tournament. The KU Jayhawks have secured the No. 7 seed in the West Region for the 2025 NCAA Tournament, marking their 52nd all-time appearance. (KSN)
Trivia Answer: A. Texas Southern. With 8 appearances in the NCAA tournament, Texas Southern has the most round of 64 appearances of any HBCU men’s basketball program but has yet to win a game. The Tigers last appeared in the round of 64 in 2022.
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