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Good morning, Wichita!

I hope everyone has been out and about to enjoy the snow. Sledding? Making a snowman? Hot cocoa? What’s your favorite part?

Let's get to it!

- Landon Huslig

NEWS

Crown Uptown Update

The future of Crown Uptown has been in the air as the owner wanted to increase maximum occupancy from 850 to 2066, or else.

The “or else” could have just been a threat, or he may have actually razed the building, but I guess we might never know.

The Wichita City Council sent it over to the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission who just approved an amended version of the application to increase the number of people at the historic theatre. The amended version changes the goal number from 2066 to “the occupant load dictated and enforced by the Fire Marshal”.

Now it’ll go back to the City Council for a vote at a TBD date.

Who knows what will actually happen.

TOGETHER WITH VISIT WICHITA

Visit Wichita has really stepped their game up when it comes to bringing incredible events and sporting events to Wichita.

Starting next week, INTRUST Bank Arena will host the US Figure Skating Championships from January 20 - 26.

You have a chance to see the best figure skaters in the US right here in our downtown.

Does it get any better than that?

Get your tickets today!

Learn More Here

LOCAL BUSINESS

Opening

Moroccan Cafe - ground floor of the Epic Center at 301 N Main (former Il Primo) - Opening in early February
Crispy & Co / Honebe (from the owners of Tuptim Thai) - 10330 W Central - Opening mid-to-late January

Here I Go Travel Co

Last summer, Here I Go Travel Co partnered with the ICT Airport to help kids with autism and other development disabilities travel for the first time via airplane, which can be overwhelming for some of these kids.

This program, known as Navigate ICT, came back last week as well!

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Wichita Life Spotlight

ICYMI please fill out this form to nominate someone who deserves a spotlight in Wichita.

Today we want to put the spotlight on Chris Conner (Twisted by Chris Conner):

“Chris has been entertaining audiences of all ages in Wichita for more than 40 years with astounding magic, colorful balloon creations and fun, interactive entertainment. He has appeared at Wichita Riverfest, Kansas Global Holiday Market, Wichita Asian Festival, Wichita Wind Surge games, countless local and state festivals, birthday parties, weddings, grand openings and more.

Chris is recognized across the area for delivering fun and smiles, along with outstanding, personalized service to make every event magical ... and a little twisted. He's excited to make 2025 his biggest year yet!”

Check out Chris and Twisted today!

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.

If you have any questions, visit any of their stores to chat with their experts.

Learn more here!

CIVIL

Downtown Commute

Downtown Wichita will be getting $1 million to design and implement new signal timings for streets that are converting from 1 to 2-way as the Wichita City Council just approved the budget.

I will say, some of the timings of the lights downtown seem like they are trying to make it as inefficient as possible and make you hit every. single. light.

LOCAL

SB Mowing

Her Tears Said It All: “My Prayers Have Been Answered”

Spencer of SB Mowing is famous world-wide with 10’s of millions of subscribers amongst social media platforms.

He also launched a gofundme to help out a sweet lady named Beth who needed more help than just her lawn.

That gofundme has FAR exceeded the $100k goal and is already at $377,771 at time of writing this.

Roxy’s Downtown Opening Night

Roxy’s Downtown is one of the premiere performing arts venues in Wichita.

Their newest show [title of show] starts this Wednesday! Get your tickets today.

Who says there's nothing to do in Wichita??

Animal Shelter

Wichita has an emergency shelter for our homeless community in the winters.

But what happens to the pets of people staying at the emergency shelter?

The Wichita Animal Shelter allows pets to stay for up to 72 hours at no cost until winter storms pass.

Adult Homecoming

Winter Wonderland Adult Homecoming at Kansas Aviation Museum is coming up on Saturday 1/25. It will bring back nostalgia as they bring back retro themes of past homecomings.

ICT EXTRA

Nothing to do in Wichita

Don’t ever let someone tell you there is nothing to do in Wichita. Here are 100 things.

Where to Sled

If there is any snow left, here is a list of places to sled. For east siders, I would add Andover Central Middle School and the area near Terradyne / Meadowlark off 159th.

Tommy Newport

Help Tommy rebuild his home and recording studio from the Wildfires.

The Chosen

The Chosen is a hit show highlighting the story of Jesus.

Some of the cast will be coming to town for Faith and Family Night at the 2/16 Wichita Thunder game.

Wolf Moon

You can catch a “wolf moon” tonight where a full moon will pass in front of Mars.

Keep an eye out between 8:57 - 10:02pm.

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