Good morning, Wichita!

56 years ago today, the plane carrying the Wichita State football team crashed near Silver Plume, Colorado, which killed 31 people. We still remember them today.

Let’s get to it,

- Landon

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Together with Parade of Homes

The final weekend of the 2026 Fall Parade of Homes is HERE and this is your chance to see where dreams are built, and where inspiration comes home.

This isn’t just an event to tour homes (although they are amazing to look at), it is an opportunity to interact with the top builders in the Wichita area, ask questions, and get inspired about your possible future home.

October 3-4

(SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 1PM TO 5PM)

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Opening

Chipotle Mexican Grill w/ Chipotlane Drive-Thru - 13333 W Maple St - now Open
7 Brew - 21st & Maize - Now Open
Cheesecake Factory - Bradley Fair - Who doesn’t know that it’s open by now?

Anniversary

Another Broken Egg Cafe - Congrats to our friends Jacob & John on 2 years!

2026 Power 50

We recognize a bunch of names on the Wichita Business Journal Power 50, but wanted to give a special shoutout to Jason and Jordan Rickard from Fio Rito! We have been there twice in the last two weeks and can’t recommend it highly enough. Congrats Rickard brothers!

NONPROFIT

Prairie Fire Marathon Volunteers

The Prairie Fire Marathon returns Sunday, October 11 with more than 3,400 runners from 45 states and five countries, the race’s largest turnout in a decade. The Wichita Sports Commission is looking for Course Crew volunteers to help direct and encourage runners along the route, with volunteers receiving perks including race discounts, local deals, and a Wichita Thunder ticket.

Together with the Holiday Galleria

Holiday Galleria is back October 1–3 at Century II! Shop local, regional, and national merchants while supporting the Junior League of Wichita and its work in our community.

Oct. 2: Sleigh Girl Sleigh Girls’ Night Out | $30
Oct. 2–3: General Shopping | $10

Saturday includes a Grinch appearance, entertainment, and the best merchants!

Get your tickets and kick off the holiday season in style!

CIVIC

Bridge Replacement

The bridge over the M.S. Mitch Mitchell Floodway on Kellogg west of I-235 will begin a replacement on Monday

Red Lights

This one is for the west-siders that don’t always feel seen. We hear you.

Some places seems like there are too many red lights. The City of Wichita is updating the synchronization of traffic signals to the tune of $3.8 million which includes push buttons and ADA ramp assessment as well.

LOCAL

Shocker Hockey

This season is the inaugural WSU Hockey season and these unis are 🥵.

Pick Your Own Pantry

The StepStone food pantry in Hilltop (formerly Dear Neighbor Ministries) swapped pre-packed boxes for an iPad kiosk, so neighbors can choose their own groceries, including fresh produce and eggs from local farms like Serenity Farms and Birdsong Farm. Visits are up 42% over the past year, and it's one of the lowest-barrier pantries in town (no ID, no income requirements, open four mornings a week). S/o to the KLC Journal for the story.

The Chosen

Dallas Jenkins, the creator of The Chosen, is coming to Wichita on Thursday, 10/8 at 7pm to share the stories and journey behind the show, hosted by The Salvation Army. Tickets are $50.

John Mueller Comes Home

Wichita native John Mueller is back in the 316 for two very different nights: new original music from Greetings from Joyland at Central Standard Brewing on 10/7 at 7pm, then One Night in Memphis, a high-energy celebration of the pioneers of rock and roll, on 10/8 at CSB.

WSU Forward Together Podcast

Check out my episode on the WSU Forward Together podcast with Dr. Rick Muma!