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June 21, 2024 | Sign Up | Support Us

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Wichita!

It’s officially summer and boy does it feel like it. it's a good thing we have long days ahead because there is a ton going on this weekend.

- Landon Huslig

NEWS

WSU Season Tickets

Do you follow Shocker sports? I admit I’m not nearly as tied in as I was in college when we drove to ATL for the Final 4, but I do follow the announcements and shocker Basketball has been making moves this offseason to complement one of the best returning rosters in the AAC like picking up Wichita native TJ Williams.

Now, they’re looking to get new fans in the building and restore the Roundhouse to its’ former glory in year two of head coach Paul Mills through the introduction of lower prices on season tickets.

If you’re interested in ticket options for the upcoming season, learn more here.*

TOGETHER WITH KANSAS PLASTIC SURGERY

Summer is hot, but the deals at Kansas Plastic Surgery are hotter.

When you schedule your Morpheus 8 treatment or your Express Dermaplane at Kansas Plastic Surgery within the month of June and mention "Tight & Bright", you will receive 20% off!!

That's $200 off of a Morpheus 8 treatment and $15 off of an Express Dermaplane!

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BUSINESS

Opening

  • Puffette cream puffs - 2315 W 21st St - Now Open
  • GH Grubzict - 926 W Harry St (inside SHared Kitchen) - Now Open
  • Bricks & Minifigs - 3801 N Ridge Road in new Shops at Avante Strip Center - Opening later in 2024
  • Red Brick Room - 4311 W Central (former Big Arbor) - Grand Opening this Sunday 6/23

Moving

  • Helzberg Diamonds - leaving Towne West Square for New Market Square - this fall
  • Panera Bread - moving into former Torchy’s Tacos building at 2901 N Maize Rd - Date TBD

Good Company

What is better than a good coffee shop?

A good coffee shop that turns into a good pizza and cocktail shop.

Pennant Coffee took over Leslie Coffee Co earlier this year.

Now their sister concept, Good Company Taps & Spirits, will flip over the Pennant sign when it hits 4pm and serve pizza and cocktails until midnight every day.

START UP NEWS

Knowledge as a Service

Congrats to Wichita-based technology startup, Knowledge as a Service Inc. (KaaS), as they over subscribe the first of two pre-series-A investor rounds scheduled for 2024!

KaaS planned two capital raises totaling $1 million, and completed the first of those raises at over $500,000 from accredited investors, most of which are based in Wichita.

The second pre-series-A raise begins this month and is expected to be completed in Q3 2024.

TOGETHER WITH ELSEWHERE FEST

People love to complain that there is nothing to do in Wichita.

What will they say now?

The inaugural Elsewhere Festival and Conference starts TODAY!

Elsewhere Festival and Conference’s mission is to build community and opportunity for musicians and music workers in the Midwest, an area historically undervalued and underserved by the music industry despite its rich musical history.

The genre-agnostic festival will feature performances from Killer Mike, Lane 8, Vince Staples, Steve Aoki, Snow Tha Product, BADBADNOTGOOD, Sudan Archives, & more.

CIVIL

Cyber Attack Update

Quick update from the city following the cyber attack

The City of Wichita announced today that progress continues to be made in recovering systems following the recent cyber event.

Progress as of Monday 6/17:

  • Library: Self-check in of materials and credit card processing systems at the Advanced Learning Library are still offline, but all other resident-facing library systems are back in service;
  • Airport: Flight information screens are back online at Eisenhower National Airport;
  • Municipal Court: The walk-in docket has resumed with normal sign-up times from 7:00 am to 7:30am. Get updates directly from the city here
  • All other resident-facing systems are now back in service.

LOCAL

Syd the Kid and Athletes Unlimited

Athletes Unlimited is an organization that helps continue the athletic careers for many athletes.

WSU Softball Alum Superstar Sydney McKinney helped bring AUX softball to Wichita State over the last couple weeks and she showed out jsut like when she was a Shocker.

These games have also had sellouts at Wilkins Stadium.

Girls on the Run

The “Give to Girls” challenge is coming up 7/29 - 8/9!

Girls on the Run Heart of Kansas will award over 30,00 in scholarship opportunities for the girls that we serve! There are multiple ways to get involved. Check it out to learn more!

Cowtown

Small correction to make:

The Old Cowtown Museum Cowboys & Cocktails fundraiser event is tomorrow, June 22nd and it is $75 to attend.

K-pop Rave

Wichita really does have something for everyone.

Paper Towel ICT is hosting the first K-pop Rave in Wichita coming this August at TempleLive.

Rising home prices

Wichita is often praised for low cost of living.

Now Wichita is a top the list of largest one-year prices changes for average home sales.

Wichita Open

While some of you were partying on hole 17 and didn’t watch a ton of golf, Wichitan Sam Stevens got 2nd at the Wichita Open.

ICT EXTRA

Top clicks of the week 🖱️

Check out the top clicks of the week:

Flamingo Watch

Pink Floyd the flamingo (aka #492 on his leg band) escaped SCZ two decades ago.

He has not been seen yet this year, but was seen last May although a photographer claimed he was seen last month.

Summertime Fun!

It’s Pollinator week at Botanica!

Tomorrow (6/22) from 9am to 11am join the Summertime Fun! Party for 4-10 year olds to learn about plants, animals, and nature and have loads of fun doing it!

Best Southern Restaurants

What are the top 3 Southern food restaurants in Wichita?

How to Stay Cool

It’s going to hit triple digit temps next week.

Heat is even deadlier than flooding, tornadoes, and hurricanes. The City offers a few places to cool down.

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Friday 6/21

Saturday 6/22

Sunday 6/23

LIVE MUSIC

For full Elsewhere listing, click here for up to date info.

Don't see your concert or show here?

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

SPORTS

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That's it for today!

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Thanks!

- Landon

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