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Good morning Wichita! This may open a can of worms, but what is your point of view on the Century II debate? Do you think it’s possible/should we renovate? Or is it a lost cause and we need to tear it down? Let me know what you think!

In today’s Wichita Weekly Update:

  • COVID Phase 2 Vaccine
  • Big Winner $$$
  • KSHSAA Ups Spectator Number

Let’s get it!

– Landon


Change of Plan

As of January 20th, Sedgwick County was in short supply of the COVID-19 vaccine. Gov. Laura Kelly announced the second phase of the Kansas state vaccination program which would make anyone 65+ eligible. The Wichita area will have to start Phase 2 with those aged 83 or older and work its way down to age 65, so it could be weeks or months before the 65 year olds actually have the opportunity.


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Dolla, Dolla Billz Y’all

You may or may not like to play the lottery. Sometimes, it’s worth buying just for the fun of what you COULD buy. One lucky individual in “south-central Kansas” won the second-tier prize of $1 million on January 19th. Although they didn’t win the $865 million Mega Millions Jackpot, they did match 5 numbers (just not the Mega Ball). The counties in South Central Kansas include Barton, Rice, McPherson, Marion, Stafford, Reno, Harvey, Pratt, Kingman, Sedgwick, Butler, Barber, Harper, Sumner, and Cowley. So that lucky winner could just be your neighbor, or you.

The More, The Merrier

The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) has approved up to 4 spectators per participant at winter sports and activities. This is an increase from 2 people.

Christmas Come Late

An anonymous couple donated a $3.5 million estate gift to the WSU Foundation. Those eligible include students who meet financial need, have a 3.0+ GPA and work part-time.

Riverfront Progress?

After the pandemic slowed the momentum for the new Riverfront project in downtown Wichita, work could begin again. It felt like we were headed for a decision, whether that means tear down Century II or renovate it. What do you think? What should we do with Century II and the downtown area?


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Feel free to send in any events you’d like to share!

Monday, January 25

DJ Trivia Night

Chicken N Pickle – 7:30PM

Family Skate Night

Chicken N Pickle – 4PM

Wichita Virtual Town Hall – Food Deserts

Online – 6PM

Tuesday, January 26

Bud Light Invite League

Northrock Lanes – 8PM

Open Play Pond Hockey

Chicken N Pickle – 8:30PM

Spintacular Flow Jam

Flow Foundry, ICT – 7PM

Wednesday, January 27

Wichita State Watch Party

Chicken N Pickle – 3PM

Rumba Group Class

A Step Ahead Dance Studio – 7PM

Thursday, January 28

Late Night at the Museum

Museum of World Treasures – 5PM

Kendra Scott Giveback Event

Kendra Scott – All Day

Friday, January 29

Kansas Day at The Gnome

Hopping Gnome Brewing Company – 3PM

Cosmic Pickleball

Chicken N Pickle – 7PM

Final Friday: Vicki Mcilroy

The Workroom – 6PM

Thunder Hockey Game

INTRUST Bank Arena – 6:15PM

Saturday, January 30

Pop Up Market

3219 E Douglas Ave – 10AM

Thunder Hockey Game

INTRUST Bank Arena – 7:05PM

Sommelier Led Wine Tasting

Jenny Dawn Cellars – 1:30PM

Sunday, January 31

Wichita SPORTSCARD Show

Northrock Lanes – 9AM

Donuts & Mimosas

The Rusty Nail – 10AM


Chicken N Pickle

Barleycorn’s

The Rusty Nail

Candle Club

Vorshay’s

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Womens (3-6):

1/27 vs Cincinnati | 1PM

1/30 vs UCF | 3PM

Mens (8-4) :

1/27 vs Cincinnati | 5PM

1/30 vs UCF | 3PM

Womens (3-8):

1/28 vs Washburn | 5:30PM

1/30 vs Emporia State | 1:30PM

Mens (2-9) :

1/28 at Washburn | 7:30PM

1/30 at Emporia State | 3:30PM

Thunder (6-2-1)

1/29 vs Rapid City | 7:05PM

1/30 vs Rapid City | 7:05PM

1/31 vs Rapid City | 4:05PM


What is the oldest coffee shop in Wichita?

A. Il Primo

B. Reverie Coffee Roasters

C. Starbucks

D. Meads Corner

See answer below.

Send us your Wichita trivia if you have any!


ICT Extra:

Food

Our recommendation this week is Sweetpops. They have my favorite Thai Tea / Bubble Tea in town.

Blog

I compiled some of the details around the various earthquakes in Wichita lately. I will continue to update this as we learn more!

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Monday

22?41 |?️| ?️ 80% | ? NW 16 mph

Tuesday

20?34 |?️| ?️ 10% | ? NNE 12 mph

Wednesday

19?33 |?️| ?️ 15% | ? NNW 12 mph

Thursday

31?45 |?️| ?️ 5% | ? S 17 mph

Friday

44?56 |?️| ?️ 5% | ? S 20 mph

Saturday

32?57 |?️| ?️ 40% | ? WSW 20 mph

Sunday

30?52 |☀️| ?️ 5% | ? NW 15 mph


Wichita Life Podcast:

We have two new podcast episodes from the last couple weeks!

New Wichita Life Podcast:

Max Sheets – Owner of Chick N Max

Elbert Mack aka SkinnyChipYatted – Retired NFL Player, Owner of Midwest Blends Barbershop, Rapper

Find it on YoutubeSpotifyApple PodcastsStitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts!


Trivia Answer: A. Il Primo. RIP Mead’s Corner.

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That’s all! I hope you have a great week and stay safe.

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