Do you know what tomorrow is? Hopefully the last day we are all harassed with mail and tv ads of people talking bad about one another.

Let’s get to it!

-Landon

Go Vote

We don’t cover politics, but we do want to inform you of important things.

Election Day is Tuesday 11/3, and polls are open from 7am to 7pm. Bring a photo ID, and note that early in-person voting ends at noon on Monday at the election office, 3639 N. Comotara (last-minute guide). Here's what's on the ballot (full voter guide):

Kansas governor
U.S. Senate
U.S. House, 4th District
Secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer, and insurance commissioner
A constitutional amendment saying only U.S. citizens can vote
A two-part, $615 million Wichita school bond to rebuild and renovate schools
Sedgwick County Commission, with Pete Meitzner vs. Sarah McMillen in District 1 and Jim Howell vs. Olivia Hayse in District 5

You can check your sample ballot and polling place on Kansas VoterView.

Together with the City of Wichita

Did you know zoning decisions can impact what gets built in your neighborhood? Whether you're wondering about adding a tiny home to your backyard or want to learn more about development in your area, understanding zoning is important!

Join Council Member JV Johnston and staff from the Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Department for Zoning 101: A Lot to Learn, a free community event covering zoning basics and how residents can participate in decisions affecting their neighborhoods.

Thursday, November 5
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Westlink Branch Library | 8515 W. Bekemeyer St.

Come learn, ask questions and get involved in shaping your neighborhood's future.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Opening

Hikari Sushi and Ramen - 2516 E. Central (former Beautiful Day Cafe) - Mid-to-late November (estimated)
Raising Cane's - Rock and Douglas (former BD's Mongolian Grill) - Opening date TBD
Alexander's Automotive - 122 N. Georgie, Derby - Opening 12/1

Best Places To Work

The Wichita Business Journal named 32 finalists for its 2026 Best Places to Work awards across four company sizes. Winners will be announced at a luncheon on 12/10.

AMC Building For Sale

The building that houses AMC Northrock 14 near 29th and Rock is on the market for $10.87 million. The theater is staying open, and its lease runs for several more years.

Anyone wanna go halfsies? (or one-millionthsies?)

Frankly Delicious Dogs

Frankly Delicious is a locally owned gourmet hot dog trailer that's been popping up at Wichita events this year, serving Nathan's dogs. The rotating menu includes a KC Reuben dog, an Elote dog, and a Texas Frito chili pie, and you can follow the trailer on Facebook to find where it'll be next.

NONPROFIT

Simply Hygiene Grows

Simply Hygiene is breaking ground next month on a second warehouse in Park City, set to be ready in July. The nonprofit is on track to hand out 2.9 million hygiene products this year and aims for 4 million a year by 2028.

Chess Mentors Win Big

Masters and Mentors, which uses chess to teach life skills to kids ages 12 to 17, just won $45,000 at United Way's Impact on the Plains. More than 150 kids have gone through the program since it started in 2024. Congrats to Tony and crew!

Wichita Life Dinner Club

Dinner Club Turns One

For the last year, the Wichita Life Dinner Club has put strangers together for dinner once a month at different restaurants. Afterward, everyone meets up at a local bar. So far, it's added up to:

700+ different people attending
1,200+ seats at 217 tables across 42 restaurants
50-100 people at the after party every month
About $50,000 spent at local businesses on slow weeknights
Friends and best friends made

CIVIC

Woodlawn Work Resumes

Work is starting back up on Woodlawn in Bel Aire, where a one-mile stretch has been closed since 2021 after ground settlement forced a redo. The road is expected to reopen by September 2027.

Bel Aire Roundabout

Bel Aire is planning a $13.7 million rebuild of 45th Street from Oliver to Woodlawn, with a third lane, sidewalks on both sides, and a two-lane roundabout at 45th and Oliver. Main construction won't be bid until October 2027.

LOCAL

State Soccer Moves

The 11/7 boys state soccer championships are moving from Stryker Sports Complex to Topeka out of respect after the 10/17 tragedy. The matches will keep the same schedule at Hummer Sports Park.

Wild Lights Scam Alert

The Sedgwick County Zoo says third-party sites are reselling Wild Lights tickets at a markup. Only buy them from the zoo's website or ticket office.

Riverside Corner For Sale

The tiny corner building at 11th and Bitting, most recently Nacho Mama's and originally a 1922 filling station, is up for auction along with the house next door. Bidding opens at 2pm on 11/3 and closes at 3:15pm on 11/11.

Passport To Santa

Exploration Place's new Passport to Santa runs select nights from 11/12 to 12/23, 6-9pm. Kids get a passport to stamp at 10 activity stations, like a foam snowball arcade, igloo building and holiday laser shows, and the night ends with a personal visit with one of three hand-picked Santas. Tickets are $21 for adults and $16 for youth and seniors, and members get 50% off.

Renting Gets Tougher

Wichita is now the fourth most competitive small rental market in the country, with a record 12 applicants for every vacant unit. No new units opened this quarter, but several projects are in the pipeline, including the 259-unit Vantage Point downtown.

Kahmann Top CFL Rookie

Haysville native and Campus grad Tyler Kahmann was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie after leading all rookies with 77 catches, 1,092 yards, and 8 touchdowns for Toronto. Not bad for a guy who went undrafted out of Emporia State.

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