Wichita's Ta'Lyiah Lewis Crowned Miss Kansas' Teen, Earns Spot at Nationals

Black Teen Wins the Crown in Kansas

(AURN News) — Black excellence is being celebrated in Kansas after Wichita Northwest High School student Ta’Liyah Lewis was crowned Miss Kansas’ Teen 2026. As Miss Kansas’ Teen, Lewis will spend the next year representing the state through service, appearances and community outreach. “Throughout this year, I look forward to representing our incredible state, meeting people from all across Kansas and using my platform to advocate for mental healt…

Wichita's Ta'Lyiah Lewis Crowned Miss Kansas' Teen, Earns Spot at Nationals

Wichita teen Ta’Lyiah Lewis has earned a state title, a scholarship award and the opportunity to represent Kansas on the national stage after being crowned Miss Kansas’ Teen 2026. Lewis was crowned June 6 at Pratt Community College in Pratt after emerging as the winner of a field of 20 contestants from across Kansas. She received a $1,500 cash scholarship as part of her victory and will now advance to the Miss America’s Teen 2027 competition, sc…