Area artist donates mobile sculpture to Wichita library
The City of Wichita has received a donation of a mobile sculpture that was created exclusively for the Advanced Learning Library. The sculpture, titled True Colors, is the work of Hesston artist John Waltner. He asked the
Special Olympics Kansas Returns June 2-4, Volunteers Needed
Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) will hold its Annual Summer Games at Maize South High School, from Friday, June 2nd to Sunday, June 4th. Volunteer Here The Special Olympics Kansas Summer Games has become the largest statewide competition,
VIDEO: Giant Snapping Turtle Catches Kayakers By Surprise. Meet “Chonk”
A giant snapping turtle dubbed “Chonkosaurus” has been filmed in the Chicago River. The turtle was spotted by a kayaker who captured the giant on video. The video is from Joey Santore, and he clearly was stunned
Sedgwick County Deputy Killed in 2022 Crash to be Honored in D.C.
A Sedgwick County Sheriff’s deputy will be honored in Washington D.C. during Peace Officers Memorial Day. 22-year-old Deputy Sidnee Carter was killed in a crash as she was responding to a disturbance call on Oct. 7th, 2022
Goodwill Breaks Ground on New Wichita Facility
Goodwill Industries of Kansas Leadership and Board of Directors broke ground on a new retail store in Wichita on Thursday. The location will be on a 2.2 acre property purchased by Goodwill near 29th & Greenwich. The
I Want To Be A Professional Pillow Fighter – JJ
First rule of Pillow Fight Club is we don’t talk about Pillow Fight Club…..OH, I’M GONNA TALK ABOUT IT….LOL! There are so many sports I could have played in school when I was growing
Smithsonian Exhibit Coming to Mid-America All Indian Museum
Beginning Saturday, May 13th, the Mid-America All-Indian Museum (MAAIM) will host a new Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition entitled Voices and Votes: Democracy in America. The exhibit explores the history of American democracy and will be on display through
CPAAA Announces Farmers Market Food Program for Seniors
Low-income Kansas adults over 60 years old may be eligible for a program that provides coupons to purchase fresh, unprocessed fruits and vegetables and honey at farmers markets in selected counties throughout the state. The Kansas Senior
Kansas Tourism Awards Over $400K in Development Grants
Kansas Tourism today announced $421,820 in Attraction Development Grants has been awarded to 10 recipients. The funding will be used to develop new tourism attractions or enhance existing sites across the state. Attraction Development Grants assist in
WSU To Hold Spring Commencement Ceremonies Saturday
Wichita State University will hold its 125th Spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 13th. More than 2,200 students are eligible to participate in spring commencement. Undergraduate and graduate degrees will be conferred at the following ceremonies: Fairmount
