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TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Wichita!

Every 4th of July, there is one tradition unlike any other.

No, I'm not talking about fireworks. I'm talking about the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.

16x Champ Joey Chestnut was banned this year for opting to eat a vegan dog rather than the all-American beef dog.

- Landon Huslig

NEWS

Champtown Addition

Lange Real Estate is not messing around in Park City.

First they buy out the arena formerly known as Hartman Arena.

Today they will be breaking ground on a massive $500 million, 16o-acre mixed-use project called Champtown Addition that will consist of:

• 180-room hotel
• 132,000 sq ft of retail space with restaurants, big-box retail, and multi-sport facility with baseball and softball fields
• 78,100 sq-ft non-profit aquarium operated by OdySea
• 20,000 sq-ft rainforest-inspired butterfly conservatory

TOGETHER WITH NBC WORLD SERIES

There are a few iconic events in Wichita.

The NBC World Series is one of the biggest.

Every year, collegiate and semi-pro baseball players come from all over to compete in the legendary and historic tournament.

There is a lot to be excited about with the NBC World Series, but there is one thing that throws me back to my childhood:

​Baseball ‘Round The Clock.​

That’s right.

33 hours. 11 Straight Games. Starts July 27th.

Can you survive?

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BUSINESS

Opening

• ​Bubbles Champagne Bar - 513 E Douglas in the Workroom at Eaton Place - Now Open
• ​R&R Public House - 251 N Washington (former Lotus Leaf) - Now Open
• ​LaserAway (Laser Hair Removal) - 2132 N Rock Rd #105 in Bradley Fair - Coming soon!

NOT Closing

• ​Bann Thai Cafe - losing their lease, but NOT closing

Closing

• ​Quinton’s Bar & Grill - 550 Rock Rd - Closing After Brunch on 6/16
• ​Fatburger / Buffalo’s Express - 2556 N Greenwich Rd - Now Closed

START UP NEWS

The Kanga

What happens when you get four dads together?

They come up with a solution.

​3 Wichitans and a former Wichitan (Aaron Courtney, Andy Braselton, Eric Wilson, and Nathan Doty) just came up with The Kanga - “a baby stability pouch that securely attaches to shopping carts, wagons, restaurant high chairs and more.”

Someone call Mr. Wonderful and Shark Tank, just kidding I'm more of a Mark Cuban guy.

CIVIL

Cyber Attack Update

​Quick update from the city following the cyber attack:

• Most public facing systems are online
• Water metering, billing and payment processing systems are back online
• The attack affected billing so some June bills will be for 60+ days (you can reach out to the city for payment arrangement issues)
• Get updates directly from the city here​

Wichita Public Library Update:

• Wifi is good to go, Libby works, and materials can be checked in or out
• Not available yet: Hold requests and renewals; customer account information; online catalog, automated materials handler at the Advanced Learning Library, online databases (Kanopy/LinkedIn Learning);

Other updates:

• Airport: Public flight and gate display information is not yet online but is expected soon
• Municipal Court: Public search of warrants should be good to go

Carl G. Brewer Groundbreaking

Today at 9 am is the groundbreaking ceremony for the new revitalized space named after Wichita’s first popularly-elected African American Mayor who served from 2007 to 2015.

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LOCAL

Juneteenth Celebrations

Juneteenth is a federal holiday celebrated on June 19th to commemorate the ending of slavery in the US.

Although the 19th isn’t until next Wednesday, the celebrations are already underway. Yesterday was the 4th annual Miss Juneteenth ICT competition.

Friday, June 14th:

• ​Sounds of Juneteenth ICT at McAdams Park - 6 to 9pm

Saturday, June 15th:

• ​5th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee 2-mile run/walk at Friends University - 7:30am
• ​Juneteenth ICT Parade at Holy Savior Catholic Church → McAdams Park - 10am
• Party at the park until 9pm
• ​4th Annual Carl Brewer Barbeque Cook-off - noon to 3pm

​List of closings for Juneteenth next Wednesday.​

Augusta Castle Park

Here at Wichita Life we don’t just cover life in Wichita, but the Greater Wichita area.

This includes smaller communities like Augusta where cool stuff happens.

For example, they are currently rebuilding the Castle Park which was first build 22 years ago.

OJ Watson Park

Speaking of parks, OJ Watson Park just opened a new playground!

ICT EXTRA

Top clicks of the week 🖱️

We are going to start sharing the top clicked link of the week. So far this week:

• ​ICT River Rides​
• ​Wichita Beacon​
• ​Elsewhere Fest​
• ​Kansas Plastic Surgery Giveaway​

Twilight Tour

Party with a purpose tomorrow night at Tanganyika where you can Sip and Savor the wild while supporting your local wildlife park and the critically endangered African Black footed penguin.

Wichita Open

Don’t party too hard if you have your tickets to the 17th Hole Party Deck! The Wichita Open goes through Sunday.

Stearman Fly-In

The 2024 annual Stearman Fly-in is this Saturday!

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Friday 6/14

• ​Strong Feelings About Being Alive: A Comedy Storytelling Show | Flying Pig | 9pm
• ​Sounds of Juneteenth ICT | McAdams Park | 6 to 9pm
• ​Reno County 911 | Mosley Street Melodrama | 5/24 - 7/6
• ​9 to 5 | Music Theatre Wichita | 6/12 - 6/16
• ​Athletes Unlimited Softball | Wilkins Stadium (WSU) | All Weekend

Saturday 6/15

• ​5th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee 2-mile run/walk | Friends University | 7:30am
• ​Juneteenth ICT Parade | Holy Savior → McAdams Park | 10am
• ​Juneteenth ICT | McAdams Park | All Day
• ​4th Annual Carl Brewer Barbeque Cook-off | McAdams Park | noon to 3pm
• ​Gollers Father’s Day Almost Oktoberfest Fest | Prost | All Day
• ​Haysville Hometown Market | Haysville Farmers Market | 8am
• ​Annual Fly In | Stearman | 8am
• ​Paramount Antique Mall Outdoor Vintage Flea Market | Paramount Antique Mall | 8am
• ​Bikers for Bullies Poker Run | Bourbon Street | 9am
• ​Dad’s Day Out | All Things BBQ | 10am
• ​Time Travelers Vintage Expo | Century II | 10am
• ​Free Pizza Event: Dad’s Day Out @ ATBBQ | All Things BBQ | 10am
• ​Guitar Center Lessons Open House | Guitar Center | 11am
• ​Converge II: New Spaces FREE Performance | Wichita Advanced Learning Library | 3pm
• ​KETCH Burger Battle | Capitol Federal Amphitheater | 5pm
• ​Jeeps Motorcycle Club Supercross Round 1 | Jeeps Motorcycle Club | 7pm
• ​Improv Show at Flying Pig Improv | Flying Pig Improv | 8pm
• ​Twilight Tour | Tanganyika | 5pm

Sunday 6/16

• ​Father’s Day Car Show | Sedgwick County Zoo | 9am
• ​The Dad Games! | Dave and Buster’s | 12pm
• ​Pickleball with Pops | Chicken N Pickle | 10am
• ​Sunday Brunch Buffet & Bingo | Chicken N Pickle | 10am

LIVE MUSIC

Don't see your concert or show here?

​Be sure to submit it on our website so we don't miss it!​

SPORTS

AU Pro Softball

One of your all-time favorite Shocker Softball alums is back and playing ball at Wilkins Stadium!

That’s right Sydney McKinney is back and this time she brought Athletes Unlimited with her.

For the next two weeks, you can catch the best pro softball players in the world right here in Wichita.

*Bold = Home

That's it for today!

If you enjoyed today, send this to someone who can beat you in a hot dog eating contest.

Thanks!

- Landon

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