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Pavilions Phase 3 nearing completion
Work continues towards fall openings at the Emporia Pavilions’ newest offerings. Developer Spencer Thomson says the Old Navy store has been turned over to its management team so it can be stocked and staffed, and a similar step is coming for Five Below and Maurices. Five Below has prominently...
Boudreux Burger Barn in Peck, KS is officially for sale
Who is looking to own a burger restaurant? Boudreux Burger Barn is Peck, KS is officially on the market. Keep in mind, the restaurant will not be closing, though. The owners have shared on their Facebook page that it is time to retire. The restaurant will continue on as usual until the perfect buyer is found and trained.
KC man fulfills promise to grandfather, reopens historic bar
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - On the corner of 39th St. and State Line Road, a sign is back up that’s seen decades of Kansas City history unfold. It’s the sign for Jimmy’s Jigger, a corner bar established before the prohibition – under a different name at the time.
Red Brick Room: Wichita’s latest bar for live music
A new live music venue and bar has opened in the former Big Arbor space at 4311 W. Central. Red Brick Room is the city’s latest hangout spot for live music multiple times throughout the week. I actually stopped by during their grand opening that featured 10 bands, but...
Glenn’s Bulk Food Shoppe and Gospel Book Store Celebrating 10 Years of Ownership
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ryan and Glenda Yoder will be celebrating 10 years of owning Glenn’s Bulk Food Shoppe and Gospel Bookstore on Saturday, July 27 at 6405 W Morgan Ave, Hutchinson, KS. During the celebration, the store will be holding a Customer Appreciation event, filled with fun activities/things...
C.J. FASTEST IN SALT CITY USAC SILVER CROWN PRACTICE
C.J. FASTEST IN SALT CITY USAC SILVER CROWN PRACTICE. Hutchinson, Kansas (July 19, 2024)………C.J. Leary muscled his way to the top of the charts in the third and final session to become the fastest driver of Friday night’s USAC Silver Crown National Championship practice at Hutchinson, Kansas’ Salt City Speedway.
‘Welcome to the Wichita Symphony’ introduces youngsters to the magic of music
Matt Blauer plays trombone for the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. But today he’s playing a different role — as teacher and storyteller for a room full of children at a library in southeast Wichita. “Welcome to the orchestra! Please take your seats,” Blauer said. “The concert is about to...
Wichita stylists giving away hair care services to foster, adopted children
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Culture Creations Inc. is looking for volunteers to help with its Roots & Radiance Retreat, an event dedicated to providing culturally specific hair and skin care resources for foster and adopted children of color and their caregivers. Volunteers are needed to help with event setup, registration,...
Wichita, Sedgwick County, USD 259 considering taxpayer-impacting plans
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As many fight to save money and make end’s meet, Sedgwick County, the City of Wichita and the Wichita school district (USD 259) are all considering moves that either add a new tax or opt to carry on a rate instead of dropping it. These come in the form of proposed sales taxes and consideration of a bond issue.
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