CHALLENGES FACE DOWN WIZARDS UP TO TASK FOR FINAL STRETCH Did you know Wichita has a basketball team?Did you know they are undefeated in regular season play?No? Well, you’re not alone.That is a struggle facing down a young team of local, Wichita talent. And the executive team supportingWichita’s only pro Read more…
Landon Huslig – Guest on Uncovering Kansas Podcast Today’s episode is a little different. Rachel with Uncovering Kansas had me on to tell the Wichita Life Story. Uncovering Kansas is similar to Wichita Life in that the goal is to highlight what makes Kansas special. This episode first aired in Read more…
https://prodigious-trader-5618.ck.page/posts/shake-and-baker Good morning Wichita! Congrats to all of the college grads this past weekend! Now it is time to step into the real world! In today’s Wichita Weekly Update: Shake and Ron Baker Did you hear those screams? The Price is Right Let’s get to it! – Landon Huslig NEWS COVID-19 Read more…
Wichita’s Favorite Coffee Shops A while back, we made a list of some of the best coffee shops in Wichita. We wanted to figure out who Wichita values as their “Favorite” coffee shop. We turned to our audience on Instagram and Twitter. The ultimate champ stayed the same, but each Read more…
Mountain Lion in Wichita Good morning Wichita! The weather app can often be wrong, but when I checked last night, it showed 40-50% for the next 8 days. So there’s that. Did you know we have a podcast called the Wichita Life Podcast? You can find us on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you Read more…
https://prodigious-trader-5618.ck.page/posts/title-town Good morning Wichita! Happy Monday! We hope you all had a great Mother’s Day! Congrats to the WSU Softball team on winning their first American title and to both the WSU Women’s and Men’s Bowling teams on winning the National Championships! In today’s Wichita Weekly Update: COVID-19 Variants Jobs set Read more…
https://prodigious-trader-5618.ck.page/posts/jobs-jobs-and-more-jobs Good morning Wichita! Happy National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month! On another note, we are just 66 subscribers away from hitting 1000 subscribers on YouTube. Head over and help us hit this milestone! In today’s Wichita Weekly Update: COVID-19 Variants Jobs set to boom Venue Details Let’s get to Read more…
What is Sporting Wichita? Sporting Wichita is a soccer club in Wichita, Kansas. It officially became ‘Sporting Wichita’ on May 6, 2014 after changing it’s name from the Wichita Rojos Soccer Club. The Wichita Rojos began in 2002. Sporting Wichita is the Official Affiliate for Sporting KC (the professional soccer Read more…
Megan Reece – Firehouse Subs in Wichita Today’s guest is Megan Reece, she is the owner of the 5 firehouse subs in the Wichita area. We discuss what led her to open Firehouse subs, what it’s like to open a franchise business, and what is was like to own a Read more…
What is Nikoyle Noel? Nikoyle Noel is a collective of musicians. They are not only classically trained in orchestral performance, but also church and R&B. They perform a fusion of hip hop/soul and classical music which they call a new genre: Symphonic Soul. The name is created after the middle Read more…
Good morning Wichita! We hope you all had a great weekend. In case you missed it, Arthur Gunn made it into the top 10 of American Idol last night and then was voted into the top 7 to compete next Sunday! In today’s Wichita Weekly Update: The Keeper is LIT Covid Vaccines Wichita Read more…
TOGETHER WITH Good morning Wichita! How can we help YOU today? Do you have an event coming up or something you need promoted? Shoot us a reply and let’s chat! (or just let us know how your week is going!) In today’s Wichita Weekly Update: Census count results are in Amazon Read more…
Good morning Wichita! Happy National Pretzel day! Head on over to the mall and grab yourself an Auntie Anne’s pretzel and treat yoself today. In today’s Wichita Weekly Update: ICT Flights History Lesson Campfire Let’s get to it! – Landon Huslig NEWS CORONAVIRUS Sedgwick County is now designated as a “rapid riser” as Read more…
Good morning Wichita! We went to TJ’s burger house last night for dinner and I almost forgot how good their burgers are. If you haven’t been, head down to Delano this weekend. Congrats to the winner of our referral giveaway this week – Heat Mavericks! Reply to this email with your Read more…
Good morning Wichita! One thing I start every Monday morning with is coffee. And there is plenty of great coffee in Wichita. A while back, we polled our audience to see their favorite spots in town for a cup of joe. And now we want to give one of you a giftcard Read more…
Good morning Wichita! I hope you remembered your umbrella this morning. There is plenty of rain in the forecast today. If you enjoy these emails, we would very much appreciate it if you would share it with your best friend in town! In today’s Wichita Weekly Update: Mask Update Wichita Read more…
Best Pizza in Wichita Pizza is a fan favorite. BUT who has the best pizza in Wichita? This is a question that’s difficult to answer, but instead of pushing my personal opinion, we polled our audience and came up with a list. This is in alphabetical order, but don’t miss Read more…
Wichita Wolves: The Official Esports Team of Wichita Wichita has a number of official teams. The Wichita Wind Surge, Wichita Wings, Wichita Thunder, Wichita Force. On Tuesday, April 13th, The Wichita Wolves were named the Official Esports team of Wichita. You might find it surprising that we even have an Read more…
TOGETHER WITH Good morning Wichita! Saturday, April 10th at 2PM kicked off a new era in Wichita. Wichita State broke in the new Riverfront Stadium as they played the very first game there. This is just the beginning of an awesome revitalization of the downtown area. In today’s Wichita Weekly Update: Read more…
Good morning Wichita! It may be tempting to go up to Han when you see him at Sabor or Connie’s, but leave him be so he keeps coming back. More on that later. Congrats to Jonathan (we will email you) for winning our coffee shop gift card giveaway and signing up Read more…
Good morning Wichita! We hope you all had a great Easter weekend with the incredible weather. If you enjoy these emails, forward this to a friend. They get to join our rapidly growing community and you can earn prizes! In today’s Wichita Weekly Update: WSU & Covid Hattie McDaniel Amtrak Read more…
Good morning Wichita! If you’re reading this, I assume you still enjoy reading these emails. A friend of mine (his name is Ryan) is on the verge of winning a game-changing $25,000 grant for his small business. So that’s why i’m turning to you Wichita, I know how much you Read more…
Good morning Wichita! I hope you all enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend. I know I did as I officially earned my first sunburn of the year. After our Friday email, many people asked how to share this email. It’s very simple! Each email contains a referral section that shows Read more…
Good morning Wichita! No earthquakes in a few days, so things are looking up! If you enjoy reading these to start your day, please share with a friend. You can earn free coffee, a Wichita skyline mug, or a Wichita Skyline t-shirt! In today’s Wichita Weekly Update: One & Done Read more…
Enter to win the Dream Home and help out the kids at St. Jude today! https://www.stjude.org/give/dream-home/wichita.html In this episode, I spoke with Kayce Martin of NIES Homes all about the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Dream Home Giveaway in Wichita.
Check out our conversation with Bill Farha about the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in Wichita: Tell us about you and your involvement in the Wichita communityI was extensively involved with the Wichita Prayer Breakfast for over 25 years. My wife, Shirley and I hosted thespeaker and committee annually in Read more…
https://ckarchive.com/b/68ueh8herlgk Good morning Wichita! We are back to our regularly scheduled Monday program. If you missed it, we are sending these emails out twice a week now (by popular demand) to cut down the length a bit and stay a little more up to date. We interviewed Arthur Gunn a week or so Read more…
https://ckarchive.com/b/5quvh7h2q5e0 Good morning Wichita! You may be confused. This used to be a Monday only email and today is not Monday (it’s Friday, TGIF!!) In the recent Monday edition of the Update, we asked how often you’d like to receive these emails. 74% of people said more than once a week, Read more…
Last April, in the midst of American Idol and the start of the pandemic, we recorded a zoom call with Arthur Gunn / Dibesh to talk about his time on Idol. We had the opportunity to sit down with Arthur Gunn once more. This time we could go more in Read more…
https://ckarchive.com/b/wvu2hgh68odm Good morning Wichita! I hope this 6AM email is a slightly less rude way of waking up than those earthquakes yesterday morning. It seems like these emails are growing longer with important or relevant news and events. One way we could keep it short and sweet is to send it Read more…
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis is one of the leading hospitals in treatment and research. One of their main fundraisers is coming up. In Wichita, they do a St. Jude Dream Home giveaway. Keep an eye on our social media for more details about this! We had the Read more…
It’s been one full year since the pandemic started (3/11/2020). This has thrown many things for a loop, including certain holiday events. The Delano District St. Patrick’s Day parade has been cancelled this year. That being said, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the green day. Check out a Read more…
https://ckarchive.com/b/o8ukhqhdw8n8 Good morning Wichita! The weather lately has been incredible. How have you been spending your time outdoors lately? Lots of news this week! In today’s Wichita Weekly Update: Riverfest is back Patio Season in Wichita UFO seen in Wichita? Let’s get it! – Landon CORONAVIRUS Headed in the right direction Read more…
Beautiful weather calls for beautiful patios. Kansas weather can be all over the place, but it does have many days and especially evenings that make for a good time outdoors. But where are the best outdoor patios in Wichita? We asked the local experts around town where we could find Read more…
Good morning Wichita! If you enjoy these newsletters at all, we would very much appreciate if you shared this with a friend or family member! You can even earn some awesome prizes. In today’s Wichita Weekly Update: First Friday Art Bars open late When can you get vaccinated? Let’s get it! – Read more…
Good morning Wichita! The high today is in the 60’s, which is nearly a 60 degree swing from a week ago, so get out there and enjoy! Reminder that it is Black History Month. Click HERE for a list of black-owned businesses in Wichita. We want you to be honest Read more…
National Margarita Day is February 22. To celebrate, we asked the natives of Wichita where their favorite Margs are from. Below is a list of the favorites in Wichita! I am sure we are missing some, so please let us know where your favorite is and we will add it! Read more…
The Delano District in Wichita, wasn’t always part of Wichita. In 1862, in large part due to the cheap land available under the Homestead Act of 1862, settled in what is now the Delano district of Wichita. The area was originally dubbed Elgin. Elgin grew into a stopping point for Read more…
2/15/2021 – Sign Up Good morning Wichita! I hope you all stayed warm this weekend and your pipes didn’t freeze. In my 20 years in Wichita, I have never seen it this cold, but luckily there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Next Monday will Read more…
2/8/2021 – Sign Up Good morning to everyone except for Tom Brady. Last night didn’t go as planned for all of us Chiefs fans, but at least we still have Patrick Mahomes for the foreseeable future. For a lot of people, the real game took place between snaps. What was Read more…
Here is a crowd-sourced list of the favorite and best gluten free restaurants in Wichita. If we are missing any (which I am sure we are), please let us know and we will update the list! Beautiful Day Cafe “Healthy, sustainable farm to table, organics, lower glycemic, made from scratch, Read more…
2/1/2021 – Sign Up 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 Read more…
Feel free to send in any events you’d like to share! Monday, February 1 Yoga Flow 145 N Wabash St – 12PM Live Trivia! Fuzzy’s Taco Shop – WSU – 7PM The Art of Fly Fishing 101 WSU Hughes Metroplex – 7PM Tuesday, February 2 Black Artist Series Friends University Read more…
If you have been in Wichita for more than five minutes, odds are you have seen it in person, seen it on a t-shirt or seen a sculpture somewhere. What am I talking about? The Keeper of the Plains (aka The Keeper). The Keeper is a 44-foot tall steel sculpture Read more…
1/25/2021 – Sign Up 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 Read more…
Feel free to send in any events you’d like to share! Monday, January 4 Maker Monday 5920 E Mt Vernon St, Wichita, KS 67218 7PM – 8:30PM Blood Drive Calvary United Methodist Church 1PM – 7PM Tuesday, January 5 Family Night! Bubba’s 33 4PM – 8PM Open Play Pond Hockey Read more…
Today’s guest is Elbert Mack III aka Skinnychipyatted. Elbert grew up in the northeast part of Wichita and currently lives here. Elbert attended Butler Community College where he played football. He went on to play at Troy and then with the Tamba Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans Read more…
1/18/2021 Sign Up Good morning Wichita! We hope you are enjoying these weekly updates, but we truly do want to hear from you. What types of news, events, etc do YOU want to see? Let us know! We respond to all emails. In today’s Wichita Weekly Update: – The Best Wingman Read more…
1/4/2021 Sign Up Good morning Wichita! So we’re a little over a week into the new year. And we value your feedback and our relationships with you the readers. So who is still going strong on their New Years Resolutions? Let us know what that resolution is and we will help Read more…
If you have been in Wichita in the last couple months, odds are you felt one or more of the earthquakes. This seems unusual for most people. Growing up around here, I don’t really remember ever feeling earthquakes, let alone multiple in a short period of days, weeks, or months. Read more…