Welcome everyone to this week’s Wichita Weekly Update where I give you a rundown of the recent local news, some fun facts about Wichita and upcoming events over the next week. Today is Tuesday, October 6th.
Wichita Local News
Regal (Warren) Theatres close Temporarily again
The Warren Theatres in Wichita are owned and operated by Regal Cinemas who has closed their theatres nationwide indefinitely.
Wichita Real Estate Developers
The pandemic has been hard on many businesses, but not all. Some Wichita real estate developers have seen their business double this year.
Wichita High School Sports Fans
Fans will now be allowed to attend Wichita sporting events. There will be limited capacity and no concessions available.
Update on Eisenhower Airport
A report shows that the number of air passengers leaving Wichita has dropped 57% compared to 2019. The lowest point this year was in April when just 63 people flew out of the Wichita airport.
Dream Home in Wichita
The latest Dream Home in Wichita is listed at $2.79 million and feels like a trip to Tuscany. Check out the link in the show notes to see more details.
Wichita Fun Fact
Many of you may of have known that Wichita was put on the map by the cattle industry, but did you know that in 1887 Wichita was labeled as America’s fasted growing city? Wichita would end up losing a third of the new arrivals by the mid-1890’s however.
Wichita Upcoming Events
Thursday, October 8
Family Night at Urban Air! 4PM
Friday, October 9
Wichita Glow Party 2020 at 9PM
Pulp Fiction and From Dusk til Dawn at 7:20 at the Starlite Drive-In
Saturday, October 10
Sunday, October 11