With the 2020 Olympics almost here, we looked back to see some athletes with ties to Kansas who participated in 2016. Nico HernandezNico Hernandez is a boxer from Wichita. He represented team USA in the light flyweight division in Rio and received a bronze medal. Miles UkaomaMiles Ukaoma of Wichita Read more…
Who is Kendrian Elliott? Kendrian Elliott grew up in Wichita, Kansas. High school: Kendrian started all 4 years at Wichita South High School where she helped lead the Titans to 4 straight state championships. She was the 2015-16 Kansas Gatorade girls Player of the Year. She earned All-State 3 times Read more…
Just a Kid from Wichita A lot of success has come out of Wichita. We have had successful businesses, successful musicians, and successful athletes. Many of these people have something in common: they are just kids that grew up in Wichita. DJ Fisher, founder of Defining Sports, brings together many Read more…
The Summer Olympics start on Friday, July 23rd and run through Sunday, August 8th. Kansas Athletes in Tokyo 2020 Olympics After searching for Kansans in the Olympics, we came across two women competing in the 2021 games. Adrianna Franch from Salina is one of the 18 players on the Women’s Read more…
Wichita 4th of July Guide There are many ways people celebrate the 4th of July. There will almost always be Lee Greenwood singing “Proud to be an American” on the radio at some point and neighborhoods doing their celebrations in a small way. If you just want to be a Read more…
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…
Juneteenth Are you celebrating Juneteenth this weekend? Are you not sure what Juneteenth is? Read on to learn some history about Juneteenth. What is Juneteenth? June 19th is the Juneteenth holiday celebrated to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where Read more…
School’s out! What kid isn’t excited to hit the pool? We have compiled a list of water activities that can help celebrate summer. Wichita Splash Pads If a splash pad is what you’re looking for, Wichita has many options. All of them opened on Memorial Day. They are: Boston Park, Read more…
Wichita Farmers Markets There is something magical about summertime. Swimming, lazy weekends, going to the lake, corn on the cob, grilling outside and fresh fruits and vegetables from the farmer’s market. Old Town Farm & Art Market Wichita is blessed with many options to get your fix of fresh produce. Read more…
Kansas Flavor Farmers Market in Valley Center By Kat Massaglia The Kansas Flavor Farmers Market in Valley Center is a Saturday spot worth adding to your list – especially if you’re hungover. The new market is small and doesn’t have any produce vendors – yet. But the vendors who are 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…
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…
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…
Grandma Thuy’s – Wichita, Kansas Review by Fert The Foodie I’ve been meaning to get over to Grandma Thuy’s since they reopened to try their new enhanced wings. I thought they were good before, but I guess they came up with a way to keep them super crispy even after 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
We know 2020 has been a year to remember (or to forget) and an extremely difficult year for small businesses. Here is a list that is compiled from recommendations on social media of local small businesses to support and shop for Christmas gifts this Holiday Season. We already included a Read more…
Wichita Local Bookstores In the age of Amazon Prime, local bookstores struggle to keep up. This gives us even more of a reason to support local and shop local this holiday season. Here is a list of local bookstores we should all come together to support in the coming months Read more…
Best Coffee Shops in Wichita Wichita has a lot of great coffee shops. If you want drip coffee, fruity drink, straight espresso or a latte – there are a plethora of options. We went to Instagram to get a feel on what your favorite coffee shops are and here is Read more…
It is almost impossible to have missed seeing at least one picture on Instagram or Facebook of your family or friends in front of a beautiful Sunflower field. You may have even been yourself! But if not, you may be wondering.. Where can I find a sunflower field for some Read more…
Buy and Sell Online in Wichita There are numerous ways to buy and sell used or slightly used things especially with the internet. Some people prefer old school garage sales, but other times you just want to look online for something. But where is the best place to look in Read more…
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the future of movie theatres is uncertain. AMC has publicly stated they are not sure if they can stay in business. That being said, let’s dive into the theatre options here in Wichita. Currently the main two movie theatres players in town are AMC and Read more…
There are a lot of different options in Wichita, Kansas. To name a few of the big ones: VASA, Genesis Health Clubs, Planet Fitness, YMCA. And then there are boutique fitness centers like Pure Barre, Orange Theory Fitness, and so forth. We also have our fair share of mom and Read more…
We previously looked at who has the Best Breakfast in Wichita. After my conversation with Jessica Sawatski of Visit Wichita, we wanted to find out who has the best breakfast burrito. I am sure there are plenty of other fantastic breakfast burritos in town, but here is a start. Some Read more…
On July 15, Governor Laura Kelly announced that all Kansas (she specified K-12), will not start the 2020-2021 school year until after Labor Day. This comes as the COVID-19 numbers continue to rise. Wichita School District USD259 had just released plans for a soft launch prior to this announcement. KSHSAA Read more…
Kansas State Fair Cancelled Add it to the list of cancelled events and activities due to COVID-19. For the first time in 106 consecutive years, the Kansas State Fair is cancelled. The fair which is hosted annually in Hutchinson, Kansas was voted unanimously by the Kansas State Fair Board to Read more…
Wichita, Kansas was founded in 1870 as a Cowtown. See our article on Wichita Cowtown. Wichita has gone through a lot of different time including producing 25% of the aircraft during WWII for our nation and being dubbed the Air Capitol of the World. Fast forward to 2020 and Wichita Read more…
Old Cowtown Museum is literally a museum built to look like an old Cowtown, or even what Wichita could have looked like cerca 1870. There are several buildings that are built inside and out to to look like that time period. You can visit a furniture store with actual furniture owned by some of Wichita’s founders, or visit the general store or saloon for some refreshments!
Many people have requested to see a list of black owned local Wichita businesses in the area, so I decided to go ahead and compile all the suggestions into one place.
The BEST Of Kansas magazine (https://www.thebestofks.com/) is a local, hometown publication here in the Wichita area. It is mailed out to over 102,000 homes in the area.
Every year in Wichita, thousands and thousands of people flock to the river to experience Riverfest. This is a festival to celebrate the river and celebrate Wichita. Riverfest consists of 9-10 days of concerts, food, games, contests, and much more.
The Wichita Life Show is a online talk show for Wichita. Wichita has a lot of outlets to highlight people, but nothing that quite fits that “Tonight Show” vibe, thus The Wichita Life Show was born!
Why is Wichita called the ICT? Wichita has a lot of nicknames: the 316, Ta-Town, Doo-Dah (this will have to be an article of it’s own), the Air-Capital of the world, ICT, and many more (including several that aren’t family friendly, but very entertaining). Wichita, KS – The ICT ICT Read more…
Intrust Bank Arena first opened in January 2, 2010 and has hosted a wide array of events since then. The arena is located downtown at the northeast corner of Emporia and Waterman Streets. The arena seats 15750 for concerts, 15004 for basketball games, and 13450 for hockey games. It is home to the Wichita Thunder (hockey) and the Wichita Force (indoor football). It has hosted numerous concerts, NCAA Basketball events, UFC, indoor football, monster trucks, hockey, and much, much more.
‘Feminism with a Smirk:’ A Wichita Artist with a Social Message
A new era of baseball has arrived in Wichita. The Wichita Wind Surge will take the field in April 2020. The new stadium in Wichita will host many events!
A guide to the best breakfast places in Wichita, Kansas. This list was recommended by Wichitans and voted on by Wichitans.
Good Day Kansas is a great segment on KSN where Josh Silverman and Jillian Carroll go all over Kansas interviewing and telling the good stories of people in Kansas. We would like to say thank you to Jillian Carroll, Josh Silverman, and the team at Good Day Kansas for having Read more…
If you have been in Wichita for any amount of time, odds are you’ve been to the Keeper of the Plains. But do you know about the Wichita Troll Statue?
Are you a budding entrepreneur in the Wichita area? Or maybe just want to get more involved in town and network, but you don’t know where to start? Here is a list of several organizations in town to help you get started: Event Based Twice a year (Typically fall & Read more…