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In today’s Wichita Weekly Update:
- Mask Update
- Wichita Wolves
- Cars & Coffee
Let’s get to it!
– Landon Huslig
EVENTS
CORONAVIRUS
Many people preferred the Johnson & Johnson vaccine because it only required 1 dose rather than two.
Among other states and other Kansas counties, Sedgwick County paused the use of this vaccine this week. It is being recommended to pause the administration of this specific vaccine while they investigate the reports of potentially dangerous blood clots.
There have been 6 reports of rare, but potentially dangerous blood clots.
For reference, this is 6 cases out of 6.8 million doses where people had no or mild side effects.
Masks
There are currently no mask mandates in Kansas, Sedgwick County, or Wichita. Businesses still reserve the right to require you to wear a mask or they can refuse you service. Many businesses “encourage” mask wearing, but do not require it.
The Wichita YMCA’s are now among the businesses that will no long require you to wear a mask.
This doesn’t change a whole lot, as many people would wear them into the building, then take them off as they work out.
POWERED BY THE WICHITA THUNDER
Our home town Thunder have a couple home games this weekend with awesome themes.
Saturday is #ILOVEWICHITA Night! The first 500 fans in the door receive a special #ILOVEWICHITA car flag.
Sunday is the JumpStart Buy In game. Head to any Wichita area Jump Start and get a ticket for complimentary upper level ticket to the game!
Coming up on May 11 is a special promo Crosscheck COVID Night where fans who show their vaccination card at the box office receive a pair of upper level tickets to the game!
CIVIC
Wichita Wolves Esports
Wolves President & CEO Dylan Reese aka Scrimz with Mayor Brandon Whipple |
The Wichita Wolves have been named the official Esports team of our city. Learn more about the newest team to represent Wichita.
Congrats to Dylan Reese and his organization! This is an awesome step in the direction of innovation for Wichita.
Transgender Ban
A Kansas bill was passed by the Legislature last week that bans transgender athletes from high school and college sports.
The NCAA has issued a statement saying it will pull it’s basketball tournaments from states that prohibit transgender athletes competing as females.
The trickle down effects of that transgender ban bill and the NCAA statement means that Wichita could miss out on hosting regional locations for the 2022 Women’s and 2025 Men’s March Madness.
According to Mayor Brandon Whipple and Visit Wichita, this would cost Wichita around $7.5 million.
TBT in Wichita
TBT aka The Basketball Tournament will return to Wichita as Charles Koch Arena was selected as a regional site once again. The last time this happened, Wichita had the best showing by a long shot compared to any other regional location.
Airbnb turns deadly
Most people have stayed in an airbnb at some point in their life. It’s just better than a hotel sometimes.
A shooting occurred last week at an airbnb at 254 N Battin at 2:45AM.
This could cause Wichita to tighten regulations around airbnbs.
BUSINESS
Aircraft Biz
The aircraft industry is a very tough one. Especially with the 737 Max stuff going on the last couple years.
That being said, the U.S. Dept of Defense just awarded Textron Aviation with a $95.1 million dollar contract.
Wichita employees will do this work with a target end date of April 12, 2026.
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HOME
Wichita | 4/17 | 12PM
OUTDOOR
The Alley | 4/17 | 8AM
Botanica | 4/17 | 10AM – 2PM
Old Town | 4/17 | 8AM
Cowtown | 4/18
PARTY
Fever Night life | 4/16 | 9PM
THEATRE
Egads!
Mosley Street Melodrama | 4/18
COMING UP
Chicken N Pickle | 4/22 | 6PM
Boathouse | 5/15 | 2:30PM – 9:30PM
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LIVE MUSIC
Mortdecai’s Tavern & Eatery
- Agenda | 4/17 | 8PM
Peerless
- The New Time Bards | 4/16 | 6:30PM
- A Band in Kansas | 4/16 | 9:30PM
Artichoke
- RKO Blues Band | 4/16 | 7:30PM
- BoldWine with Charlie Roberts | 4/17 | 7PM
Kirby’s
- False Flag, Gibber Jabber, Brandon Adams | 4/17 | 7PM
Let us know where the live shows are! Reply to this email!
SPORTS
Thunder Hockey (29-13):
4/16 at Tulsa Oilers
4/17 vs Tulsa Oilers (HOME) – 7:05PM #ILOVEWICHITA Night!
4/18 vs Tulsa Oilers (HOME) – 4:05PM Jump Start Buy In Night
COMING UP:
5/11 – Crosscheck COVID Night – Fans can show their vaccination card at the Thunder office or the INTRUST Bank Arena box office to receive a pair of upper level tickets to our game on May 11. Tickets can be upgraded to the lower bowl for an additional charge.
WSU Softball (29-5):
4/16-18 – 4 games at #23 UCF
WSU Baseball (19-9):
4/16-18 – 4 games at Tulane
ICT EXTRA
Poor air quality
If you noticed the air wasn’t as clean as usual, you can blame the burning in the Flint Hills.
JOB POSTING
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Email them today with the subject line, “I Love Design” and a copy of your resume to lisa@schammerhorn.com. You can also learn more information about the job here.”
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WEATHER
Friday
38?47 | ?️ | ?️ 99% | ? NNE 16mph
Saturday
35?55 | ? | ?️ 10% | ? NNW 15mph
Sunday
38?62 | ☀️ | ?️ 7% | ? NW 12mph
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That’s it for today. Stay dry today. Send this email to your favorite person in Wichita.
Thanks!
– Landon
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