🌾 RIP Crazy Mike

September 23, 2024 | Sign Up | Support Us

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Good morning, Wichita! This is the Wichita Life Update, the newsletter equivalent of getting a toy in your cereal box (the lightsaber spoon was the best).

Let's get to it!

- Landon Huslig

NEWS

RIP Crazy Mike

Growing up in the Wichita area, we would hear the names of famous people from Wichita like Barry Sanders, Lynette Woodard, etc.

There was also Crazy Mike who may have been more famous or at least more intriguing due to the mystery.

Michael Lee “Crazy Mike” Wolfberg was a man who would wonder the east side of Wichita, often around Towne East or Rock Road, on foot or on his Moped.

He was a mystery and almost an urban legend to some people.

Over on reddit, people have been sharing stories about him as it was just posted on the “Crazy Mike Sightings” Facebook group by his sister Kerri that he passed. You can read her post here.

“Crazy Mike” was a special part of Wichita. RIP.

You can donate to Mental Health Research here.

TOGETHER WITH KANSAS PLASTIC SURGERY

It’s officially laser season!

The leaves are falling, the temperature is dropping, which means it’s the perfect time for all of your skin rejuvenation whether that be IPL with Lumecca or laser hair reduction with Diolaze. We provide personalized care for every patient!

Gianna’s Review:

“I don’t think the pictures (especially on a cell phone) do justice to the fantastic work that was done. The spotting on my neck and chest aren’t highlighted but I am incredibly pleased with the results on all three. This is after only two sessions! Thank you to Kaitlyn and the Kansas Plastic Surgery center for making me look great and feel younger!”

LEARN MORE HERE

BUSINESS

Opening

Taqueria El Habenero - 808 W 25th St N - Now Open
Cao’s Wok (chinese restaurant) - 8728 W Maple St (former Grandma Thuy’s) - Opening end of September
Wildflower Mercantile (retail store with 10 permanent local crafter and artisan vendors) - 1001 W Douglas (formerly Alzavino Wine Tavern) - Opening in Late October with the same owners as Alzavino
Panera Bread at New Market Square - Moving to 2901 N Maize Rd (former Torchy’s - RIP) - Opening 10/23

Donut Whole

The Donut Whole has been one of those quirky places in Wichita that has always made Wichita a special place.

According to the Donut Whole Facebook page, they are closed until further notice.

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@run__316 | I have to give credit where credit is due. These runners keep showing up!

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TOGETHER WITH CBD PLUS

CBD Plus is our go-to store for CBD.

Whether it's for you, grandpappy or the dog, CBD has everything you need.

And now they have another store conveniently located for you in addition to all of their other stores!

Check out the new shop at 678 E 37th St S, Wichita, KS 67216!

LEARN MORE HERE!https://cbdplususa.com

CIVIL

Water Treatment

The new water treatment plant was supposed to open last week in Wichita, but that won’t happen until April.

Water Restrictions

While we’re talking about water, the City of Wichita will increase enforcement around the Stage 2 water restrictions.

When Stage 2 restrictions first went into affect, water usage dropped from 74 million gallons a day to 55 MGD and then crept back up to 64 MGD two weeks ago.

The Cheney Reservoir is sitting at less than 59% full and less than 67% of the 12-month average (which is what the Stage restricitons are based on.

LOCAL

Exploration Place

The classic Kansas weather did not want to cooperate this weekend and forced Exploration Place to cancel both Friday and Saturday shows. Luckily last nights went off without a hitch.

There is a makeup show tonight as well (see Exploration Place facebook for full details).

Wienermobile at Exploration Place

Coming this Friday, you can catch the Wienermobile from 2- 5pm! Free for your family to stop by.

RiverFlix

This Friday is the kick off for RiverFlix as well! RiverFlix will give Wichitans a chance to use the new Amphitheatre, but this Friday is for members only.

The next few Fridays will be open to the public and will be showing Encanto, Toy Story, and Monsters Inc.

Concert for a Cure

Come out and support Coming Together for a Cure at their biggest fundraiser Concert for a Cure on October 5th at the new Amphitheatre.

This goes to support families battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and other rare diseases.

Two more events you’ll want to have on your radar coming up: