| Good morning, Wichita! | This season didn’t end like we wanted for the Chiefs, but it wasn’t long ago when even being in the Super Bowl seemed like a wild dream. | Let's get to it! | - Landon Huslig | | NEWS | Sunflower Summer | | The Sunflower Summer Program has been a blessing for families all over Kansas. | All you had to do was download the app, make an account, and you could visit all kinds of Kansas attractions for free over the summer months with your kids. | Places like museums, water parks, art attractions and over 200 other places. | This program is managed by the Division of Tourism after it was moved to the Department of Commerce rather than where it was originally established in the Department of Education. | Long story short, the program needs ~$6.5 million to operate (based on last year) and state leaders are only asking for $1 million, so at this rate it will not be available to the families who enjoy it week in and week out. | If that doesn’t sit right with you, contact your state rep today. | | Wichita Life Job Board | | 2025 is a new year. It could also be a year of big changes. | Like getting a new job from the Wichita Life Job Board. | Or growing your team by posting on the Wichita Life Job Board. | (you can get 50% off your job postings right now with code 50OFF). | Reach thousands of engaged locals and find the perfect fit for your team, all while saving big. Don’t miss this chance to start the new year with the right hire. | |
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| | Wichita Life Spotlight | | Today we are recognizing Matt Jansen: | “He’s basically one of the Dads of the Wichita music scene. He owns Midwest Drum and he works really hard to provide a place for bands and musicians just starting out a place to play. Matt and Midwest Drum are a staple in Wichita and deserve some recognition and I’m sure im not the only one to think so. “ | We put out a form for you to recommend people doing special things in our community, so let’s keep it rolling! |
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| | LOCAL BUSINESS | Opening | | Starlite Season Opener | Starlite Drive-In gives you more, call 524-2424. | If that jingle hits you with nostalgia, then buckle up because the 2024 season kicks off this weekend at Starlite Drive-in! | During February they will only be open Friday & Saturday nights. Showings include: | Paddington in Peru & TBD Captain America: Brave New World & Mufasa: The Lion King
| Local Prices | Local restaurants are also being affected by the skyrocketing egg prices. If your bill is a little higher, don’t take it out on servers or local establishments. They are trying their best. | For Sale | | People love to shop local in Wichita. Watermark Books & Cafe is a name that often comes up when people are talking about shopping local. | And it is now for sale if you’re interested. | Ty’s Diner | RIP Mark Klamm. In 2019 Mark got the Ty’s Diner burger stop tattoo on his arm in exchange for free burgers for life. He seemed like a good dude. |
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| | | | Together with True Compass | | “What are you doing after graduation?” | If your student has ever struggled to figure out what to do after high school, they are not alone. | That is why True Compass is here - to help you find your strengths and reduce the stress of this big decision. | Coming up next Monday at Andover High, find out how True Compass can help you today. | |
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| | CIVIL | City Career Fair | The City of Wichita is hosting a career fair prior to the District 6 Advisory Board meeting on Monday, February 10 from 4 - 5:30pm at the Evergreen Community Center & Library. Applications will be accepted for all job openings, but there is an increased need for CDL positions. Please visit wichita.gov/jobs for more information. | To find other jobs in town, check out jobs.wichitalifeict.com to find jobs like Development Manager at Music Theatre Wichita. | K-9 Officer | | K-9 Menace is heading to school! This four-legged deputy will head to school to be trained in drug detection to help keep the detention facility safe. | One-Way → Two-Way | One-way streets have a place in the world, but can also get old pretty quick if you don’t know your way around an area. | By the end of February, Emporia, Topeka, English, and Main streets will be converted to two-way streets. |
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| | LOCAL | Winter Bluegrass Festival | | The two day 35th Annual Winterfest Bluegrass Festival kicks off this Friday at the Wichita Marriott. | Film Production | Are you a film maker? Or ever thought about it? | In the past, Kansas has lost out on film production due to incentives being way better elsewhere. | A great example is the show Tulsa King with Sylvester Stallone (from Yellowstone genius Taylor Sheridan). This was supposed to be Kansas City King, but Kansas did not offer tax incentives. | There is a new House Bill proposal to provide a 30% tax incentive to make movies and tv shows in Kansas. | King Kung Fu 2 anyone? |  | King Kung Fu 1976 Full Movie |
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| Find Love this Weekend | Valentine’s Day is this Friday if you forgot (fellas…) | We’ve got you covered though. | | For those single friends: | Pitch-A-Friend is a great chance for you to help set up your friend by pitching them to the audience and why someone should date them. This will happen at Vorshay’s on Thursday (2/13) from 7-10pm. Coffee Daze is offering speed dating on Friday (2/14) from 7-9pm for anyone 21-39.
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| | ICT EXTRA | Best Air Show | McConnell Air Force Base brought out more than 65000 people for the Airshow last year in August. | The Blue Angels just named 2024 Frontiers in Flight at McConnell Air Force Base the Military Airshow of the Year. | Evergy | Who’s ready to pay ~$13.05 more per month? | Black Owned Businesses | Check out our list of black owned businesses in Wichita! | Just added: The Blackprint ICT | 25000 Cars Sold | What have you done 25,000 times? | Bill Rosenboom just crossed over 25,000 vehicles sold for his career that started in 1963. |
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| | LIVE MUSIC | | Don't see your concert or show here? | |
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| | | | That's it for today! | If you enjoyed today, share this email with a sad Chiefs fan to turn their frown upside down. | Thanks! | - Landon | | Advertise |
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