Ever wondered why Wichita’s street addresses end with an N, E, S, or W? It’s all thanks to our simple grid-based system that makes navigating Wichita and Sedgwick County a breeze. Let’s dig in. At the heart of this system Read more…
People say there is nothing to do in Wichita outside of eating, drinking, or sports. Well what if I told you we could sort of combine all of these for another option? Trivia. In a tale as old as time, trivia Read more…
Celebrating the Vibrant Performing Arts Scene in Wichita Visit Wichita A complaint I often hear about Wichita is that outside of food, drinks, and some sports, there is nothing to do in town. Today I want to shine a light Read more…
Today’s guest is Samantha Lucciarini. Sam is a 3rd generation real estate professional, but not exactly what you’d imagine. While she does have her real estate license, she runs a niche publication called Real Producers as well as a podcast Read more…
Today’s episode is a little different. I was asked to moderate the Startup Grind Wichita Fireside Chat with Alex Harb of Meddy’s & RBS IT Solutions. I last interviewed Alex in May of 2020 and things have changed a lot. Read more…
Hi, my name’s Wichita and I like to party. People come out in droves to Riverfest, Tacofest, all the fests. Next to Riverfest, there is one organization that continues to add new events in Wichita and push the limit of Read more…
Welcome to our local Wichita sports blog, where we list the links for the local sports team schedules happening in Wichita. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking for something fun to do with friends and family, we’ve got Read more…
Today’s guest is Troy Trussell. Troy owns Trussell Media which is a complete media company who specializes in professional videography, podcast production and drone footage. He also runs Live Local where he and Darren Hackney try all the delicious food Read more…
Wichita in Pop Culture What is the first song, show, movie, or piece of literature that comes to mind when you hear the word Wichita? Depending on what generation you fall into, you probably said Wichita Lineman or Seven Nation Read more…
Union Station. It’s hard to miss when you’re driving down Douglas. It’s a big building with a whole lot of potential. How is it currently being utilized? How has it been utilized in the past? Let’s dive in. The History Read more…
Buy Local – WichitaShirtCo.com Wichita loves to buy and support local. We asked our followers their favorite places to shop local for services, goods, and gift cards. The list is compiled below! Let us know what we missed. You can also find Read more…
Today’s guest is Dr. Ron Hunninghake, Chief Medical Officer at the Riordan Clinic. Dr. Ron has been with the Riordan clinic for 34 years. The Riordan Clinic was started in 1975 to study and treat cancer and complex chronic illness. Read more…
Today’s guests are Jacob O’Connor and Jon Peterson. Jacob and Jon started Player Card which is looking to make an impact in the Name Image Likeness (NIL) space for college athletes. We talk about what drew them both to Wichita Read more…
These Suspenders Are Saying Something! Have you seen friends wearing them recently and wondered, “What are thesesuspender t-shirts all about?” Suspenders4Hope are the national symbol for communitysupport of mental health developed by psychologists at Wichita State University.Showcasing real stories of Read more…
September is Suicide Awareness Month. Our guest today, Dr. Jessica Provines is the Assistant Vice President for Wellness, Chief Psychologist at WSU and a 3x psychology graduate from Wichita State as well. We talk all about psychology, mental wellness, the Read more…
When you think of fountains, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe it’s the Trevi Fountain in Rome? Or the Apollo Fountain in Paris? Or maybe even the Bellagio Fountains in Viva Las Vegas? Bellagio Fountains But Read more…
There are many levels of “fame”. There is Harrison Ford / Han Solo / Indiana Jones famous (who isn’t from Wichita, but often frequents it) that pretty much anyone can recognize. There are other levels of fame where you recognize Read more…
Ar-Kansas River Before we get too far, it’s important to understand “the river” in Wichita. The Keeper of the Plains marks the confluence (like that word, big vocab over here eh?) of the Little Arkansas River and the Arkansas River. Read more…
You will no longer receive the Wednesday Deep Dives, but will continue to get the Monday and Friday updates! Thanks for sticking around and let us know if you’d like to resub to the Deep Dives! Landon
Today’s guest is Vanessa Whiteside. Vanessa is the creator behind One Delightful life and author of 100 Things to Do in Wichita before you die. We talk about her journey as a blogger, writer and influencer as well as what Read more…
Today’s guest is Stacy Ward Lattin. Stacy and her husband Torrey own and operate Hopping Gnome Brewing which they opened in 2015. We talk about why they got into the brewing industry, the ups and downs, their upcoming 7 year Read more…
Today’s guest is Courtney Nance. Courtney is the creator of the Yadda Yadda Yadda Show and Yadda Fest. The Yadda Yadda Yadda Show is a talk show that consists of interviews with local musicians, bartenders, cooks and includes musical performances. Read more…
Today’s episode is a little different. I had the opportunity to facilitate a fireside chat at the April 2022 Startup grind event. I sat down with Angela and Deborah of QuickHire to discuss their startup company and talk all about Read more…
Today’s episode is a little bit different. The Wichita State alumni association runs a podcast called the Shock Talk podcast. A series they do is called Innovators and I had the opportunity to go on as a guest. The following Read more…
Today’s guest is Graham Krizek. Graham is the founder and CEO of Voltage. Voltage is building out infrastructure for bitcoin and specifically the lightning network. They also just raised $6 million in a seed round. We talk Graham’s experience with Read more…
“2 auto, or not 2 auto – that is the question.” Well … not quite. At least, not according to one local company who believes the real question is 2UAUTO. This Wichita-based startup is taking a Zen approach to solving Read more…
One person’s food scrap is another person’s … COMPOST?!?! Not exactly how the Old English proverb goes, but don’t tell that to Nudge Compost. This Wichita-based startup has quickly made a big impact. 302,411 LBS. OF IMPACT TO BE SPECIFIC. Read more…
Today’s guest is Trevor Crotts. Trevor is the CEO of buddy brands which consists of a wide array of pet companies. He is also the CEO of Scan Shop USA and Compel Commerce We talk all about the start of Read more…
Does your family have Christmas traditions that center around enjoying the many light displays at this time of year? If so, check out the list below for some large displays in the Wichita area: Illuminations at Botanica: 701 Amidon St. Read more…
Most Saturdays, my daughter and I have been exploring our city to find the best donuts in Wichita. Here is a list of some of the best donuts we have found in Wichita: Donut Whole | 1720 E Douglas Ave, Read more…
Today’s guest is Rob Gerlach. Rob is the executive director of tech transfer and commercialization at WSU. Rob basically helps take technology that is being created and innovated by students, faculty, and the community and turn it into products or Read more…
Back in high school, we used to love going to “Haunted” places around town and trying to spook each other. I wish I had this list back then, but I did go to a few of these then including Therosa’s Read more…
Below is a list of activities for your youngster during the last few weeks of October. Great family fun locally! Hays, Hooves and Halloween at Old Cowtown Museum Saturday, October 23-Sunday, October 24th. Envision’s Kids Club Pumpkin Patch Party, Saturday, Read more…
For adults only! Here is a list of haunted houses and other events that are only appropriate for adults. Call ahead for hours of operation and mask requirements. Apparition: Dracula, Headshots Bar & Grill, 2120 N Woodlawn PH 316-260-4370. There Read more…
A little known fact about Wichita is that there are several nice Bed and Breakfast locations. If you would like to take a stay-cation, check out these options! Delano Bed & Breakfast is located at 305 S Elizabeth, Wichita, KS Read more…
Pickleball is a rapidly growing sport across the nation, but especially in Wichita. We are even home to some top ranked players like Matt Wright and Lucia Kovalova. With places like Chicken N Pickle popping up and bringing even more Read more…
Today’s guest is Sara Harmon. Sara is an award winning filmmaker and loves to make documentaries. One of her most well-known works is a documentary about Wichita’s first amusement park, Wonderland Park. We talk about that documentary, her experiences making Read more…
Where do you buy furniture in Wichita? There are a number of furniture stores and furniture outlets. One of the best and most unique places to buy furniture in town is Furniture USA. Furniture USA is located at 1500 E Read more…
Top Wichita Restaurant Recommendations Everyone has different taste and everyone has a favorite restaurant or two. I wanted to see what everyone’s “go-to restaurant recommendation” is so I asked the readers of the Wichita Weekly Update: “If you had to Read more…
Wichita Public Transportation Wichita Transit is the public transportation department of the City of Wichita, which operates paratransit and transit bus services within Wichita, Kansas. Transit Services operate 17 fixed-route bus lines and 17 demand-response paratransit routes. They report about two million yearly fixed-route Read more…
Tiffany Bias Patmon – WNBA Champion & God Benefits Founder Today’s guest is Tiffany Bias Patmon. Tiffany graduated from Andover Central where she led them to 2 state titles before playing at Oklahoma State where she led the cowgirls to Read more…
Where to buy Wichita Merchandise? Signs of Wichita pride are everywhere. There are tags, flags, t-shirts, stickers and more. But where can you purchase these items? Pretty much anywhere! Below is a list of places to purchase Wichita items. The Read more…
Audra Dinell – The Thread Today’s guest is Audra Dinell. Audra is a Wichita-native. After leaving town for several years, she returned mid-pandemic from Hawaii to start The Thread, a women’s leadership collective. We talk about her journey of leadership Read more…
Wichita has numerous talented people. Many of these people are authors. Whether they are from Wichita, lived in Wichita, or still live in Wichita, we are going to claim them. This list is not all inclusive, so please send in Read more…
Wichita Co-Working Spaces Are you an entrepreneur? A small business owner? Run a business from your home but need an occasional office space or meeting room? Check out these options to rent a co-working space! Omni Business Center Omni Business Read more…
BW Barkley and Robert Feeney – KaaS & Ringorang Today’s guests are BW Barkely and Robert Feeney. BW and Robert run Knowledge as a Service (KaaS). Their product is Ringorang which is working to modify behaviors and habits with technology. Read more…
Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower from Wichita I have a lot of memories growing up of watching the Perseid meteor shower. As a kid we would lay on my neighbor’s trampoline and watch. In high school, we would go to Read more…
Today’s guest is Jennifer Strong McConachie. Jennifer is an author and endurance athlete. Her book, “Go Far: How Endurance Sports Help You Win At Life” comes out on September 28th.” You can pre-order it today and find it on amazon, Read more…
EVENTS Friday 7/30 Final Friday Party Boathouse | 6PM Final Friday with Phlox: Circus Freak Edition Old Town Square | 8PM Final Friday Pop Up Shop Shop Tiffany | 5PM Esports Festival Century II | 2PM | 7/30-7/31 Saturday 7/31 Read more…
Wichita’s Wonder Women Most communities have a few claims to fame and Wichita is no exception. The boundless plainsbirthed some of our country’s biggest business success stories. This list often leads with Charles Koch, Phil Ruffin, the Carney brothers and Read more…
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