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08/21/2026

Yes, there is a recount of the Gooch/Carr primary results. Here's the story behind it.

A century of service deserves to be celebrated. 💙💛Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority honored the Jackson family and Jackson Mortua...
08/18/2026

A century of service deserves to be celebrated. 💙💛

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority honored the Jackson family and Jackson Mortuary staff as the historic Black-owned Wichita business marks 100 years and five generations of service to the community.

The celebration included dinner, memories, appreciation and a special keepsake honoring the family’s remarkable legacy.

Read more about the celebration and Jackson Mortuary’s century of service. Click link in comments for story.

Cox is becoming Spectrum — so what does that mean for Wichita customers?The merger has cleared its final regulatory hurd...
08/18/2026

Cox is becoming Spectrum — so what does that mean for Wichita customers?
The merger has cleared its final regulatory hurdle, and changes are coming. Cox customers are being promised no annual contracts, new service guarantees, Spectrum products and the option to keep their current plans.
The deal could also create new U.S. jobs starting at at least $20 an hour — but will any of those jobs come to Wichita?
And California negotiated additional affordability and consumer protections before approving the merger. Should Kansas customers get those protections, too?
We break down what we know, what could change and the questions that still need answers.

🚨 More than 32,000 Kansans have lost SNAP — including 14,000 children.New federal work requirements are affecting thousa...
08/17/2026

🚨 More than 32,000 Kansans have lost SNAP — including 14,000 children.
New federal work requirements are affecting thousands more adults, while Kansas has a separate employment and training requirement that can create even more confusion.
And advocates say some families may be losing benefits not because they're ineligible, but because they didn't understand the new requirements, missed notices or got caught in paperwork and processing delays.
Do the new SNAP work rules apply to you? We break down who has to work, who is exempt, what the 20-hour federal rule means and why Kansas also has a 30-hour threshold.
👇 Read what you need to know.

WHY IS BEEF SO EXPENSIVE? 🥩💰We've all noticed it at the grocery store. Hamburger -- our old go to -- and steak are taki...
08/16/2026

WHY IS BEEF SO EXPENSIVE? 🥩💰
We've all noticed it at the grocery store. Hamburger -- our old go to -- and steak are taking a much bigger bite out of your grocery budget, and there's a reason — actually, several.
We break down why beef prices have gotten so high, why other meats haven't risen nearly as fast — and why cheaper beef may not be coming anytime soon.
Link to story in comments.

08/15/2026

IT'S STEELPAN MONTH!!
The bright, joyful sound of the steelpan carries a history much deeper than its music might suggest. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, the instrument grew out of the creativity and resistance of Afro-Trinidadians whose African drumming and other Carnival traditions were repeatedly suppressed under British colonial rule. Musicians improvised—first with bamboo and later with discarded metal objects, eventually discovering that sections of steel drums could be shaped and tuned to produce different notes. What emerged was an entirely new instrument and a powerful symbol of resilience, ingenuity and cultural pride.

Today, steelpan music has traveled far beyond Trinidad and Tobago, becoming an important expression of Caribbean culture around the world. Steel orchestras can include dozens of musicians playing pans of different ranges, creating everything from deep bass lines to soaring melodies. In 2023, the United Nations designated Aug. 11 as World Steelpan Day, recognizing not only the instrument's cultural and historical significance, but also its ability to bring communities together, engage young people and support the creative arts. Trinidad and Tobago has also formally designated the steelpan as its national musical instrument.

Here in the United States, one of the places where that tradition comes alive is Brooklyn, New York, home to a large Caribbean community and a vibrant steelpan tradition surrounding the annual West Indian American Day Carnival. Each year in late August, young people and steel orchestras prepare for competitions that fill Brooklyn with the unmistakable sound of pan. The accompanying video was recorded during a performance by a high school steelpan band in Brooklyn. For me, it was an especially memorable treat: the annual competition takes place right outside my daughter's apartment. As one of my favorite instruments filled the neighborhood with music, it was a reminder that steelpan is more than a beautiful sound. It is the sound of a people who turned resistance and discarded metal into something the world now celebrates.

📍 You'll Find Them at Senior Connect 2026Wichita Medical Research and Education FoundationFulfilling our mission to impr...
08/14/2026

📍 You'll Find Them at Senior Connect 2026

Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation

Fulfilling our mission to improve the health of Kansans, WMREF provides research, healthcare education, and Advance Directive resources to empower adults to navigate their health journey.

🛍️ Meet Our Exhibitors at Senior Connect 2026Angie Franklin - TravelpreneurHelping seniors make the most of retirement w...
08/14/2026

🛍️ Meet Our Exhibitors at Senior Connect 2026
Angie Franklin - Travelpreneur

Helping seniors make the most of retirement with valuable savings on travel, everyday expenses, dining, shopping, entertainment, and memorable experiences with family and friends.

She'll be at Senior Connect until 3 p.m. today.

⭐ Featured at Senior Connect 2026Clearway Testing offers free health tests for people who may have been exposed to TCE t...
08/14/2026

⭐ Featured at Senior Connect 2026

Clearway Testing offers free health tests for people who may have been exposed to TCE through past groundwater contamination. Get tested at Senior Connect.

Stop by and get tested. No need to register, just come on by. We're at the Carl Brewer Center in McAdams Park testing today as part of Senior Connect 2026.

Get tested and you might want to stay to enjoy the fun and information.

🎉 Who's Joining Senior Connect 2026?Your local Wichita Consumer Cellular team is here! We provide premium, affordable wi...
08/14/2026

🎉 Who's Joining Senior Connect 2026?

Your local Wichita Consumer Cellular team is here! We provide premium, affordable wireless service for those 50+, delivering a stress-free, personalized customer experience.

We're at Carl Brewer Center McAdams Park until 3 p.m. today for Consumer Connect 2026. Come on by.

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