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, September 8th. I hope you all enjoyed your Labor Day Weekend.
Wichita News
School Starts Back Up
School is back in session for most schools. There was a scheduled delay in the start of school until after Labor Day and that day has arrived. Many schools are online or hybrid.
Eisenhower Airport Traffic Picks Up
Many people have avoided flying for the last 6 months or so due to COVID-19. The traffic at the Wichita airport picked up over the weekend and posted the highest volume of travelers since the pandemic began with 6000 travelers flying through Wichita over the holiday weekend.
The City of Wichita Needs Your Feedback on Downtown Streets
The City of Wichita is asking for feedback and input for downtown Wichita Streets. The City is trying to improve downtown streets to become more vibrant, safer, and healthier, but wants your feedback. Go to Wichita.gov/downtownstreets to have your voice heard.
https://www.kfdi.com/2020/09/05/public-input-sought-on-plan-for-downtown-wichita-streets/
Sedgwick County Continues Covid-19 Testing – Now using a Saliva- Based Test
Sedgwick County is still offering drive-through location and mobile site testing. Now using a saliva based test, they have a goal of 2400 tests per day.
Wichita Fun Fact
For today’s fun fact, did you know that Kirstie Alley, who is best known for her role as Rebecca Howe in Cheers, was born in Wichita? Also hopefully she will be a future guest on the Wichita Life Podcast!
https://www.visitwichita.com/about-wichita/history/facts/
Wichita Events
Wednesday, September 9
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen Home Grand Tour
https://www.visitwichita.com/event/frank-lloyd-wright-allen-home-grand-tour/30812/
Walk a Mile in Our Moccasins
https://www.visitwichita.com/event/walk-a-mile-in-our-moccasins/24466/
Friday, September 11
Floatin’ on the River – Sunset Tour
https://www.visitwichita.com/event/floatin-on-the-river-sunset-tour/31499/
Saturday, September 12
Old Town Farm and Art Market
https://www.visitwichita.com/event/old-town-farm-and-art-market/31004/
The Workroom’s 2nd Saturday Artisan Market
https://www.visitwichita.com/event/the-workrooms-2nd-saturday-artisan-market/30148/
That’s it for this week’s Wichita Weekly Update. I hope you all have a great week! Let me know if you enjoy these updates and what you would like to hear more about. To join our email list, go to our website wichitalifeict.com, email us at wichitalifeict@gmail.com or message us on any social media!