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New Wichita Transportation Director named
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Penny Feist, who has been serving as the interim transportation director for the City of Wichita, has been permanently hired in the role. A news release says Feist served as the interim since January, while also continuing in her role as the assistant director of Public Works and Utilities. As the […]
⚾ Wichita Wind Surge comeback attempt falls short versus Frisco
WICHITA, Kan.—The Wichita Wind Surge kept things close in an 8-5 loss to the Frisco RoughRiders at Riverfront Stadium. Wichita scored three straight through the eighth and ninth innings to show some fight against the top team in the Texas League. Frisco struck first in the top of the...
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...
🏀 Hutch High grad to compete in TBT this weekend
WICHITA, Kan. — Hutchinson High School graduate, Caleb Walker, will once again compete in The Basketball Tournament this weekend for the AfterShocks. Walker graduated from Hutch High in 2008 before going on to play two seasons at Butler Community College in El Dorado and then his final two seasons at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.
NY man sentenced in more-than-$100K ‘romance scam’ targeting Wichita woman
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A New York man was sentenced in Sedgwick County District Court Friday for his role in a “romance scam” that the district attorney’s office said defrauded a 78-year-old Wichita woman out of more than $100,000. “Jango Touray, 35 of New York City, pled...
Amid global technology disruption, flights canceled, tag offices closed
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - “Today was not a security or cyber incident.”. Those are the words of CrowdStrike President and CEO George Kurtz. The company is behind a major outage that globally impacted banks, airlines and businesses. “We understand the gravity of the situation and are deeply sorry for...
‘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,...
Why finding enough substitute teachers is a daily challenge for Wichita schools
In the gig worker era of Uber and DoorDash, Wichita Public Schools seeks its own on-demand employees — substitute teachers. COVID-19 pandemic troubles, low wages and licensing hurdles have over the last five years tamped down the number of people signing up to substitute teach. “There’s assignments that don’t get filled almost every day,” recruiter […] The post Why finding enough substitute teachers is a daily challenge for Wichita schools appeared first on The Beacon.
Exploration Place’s ‘STEM Station’ strives to spark interests in learning
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - With summer in full swing, many parents are searching for ways to keep their children entertained and learning. The latest exhibit at the Exploration Place aims to do just that through hands-on experiments called STEM Stations. The museum introduces a new STEM Station each week, encouraging...
Kansas State basketball's Purple Reign alumni hope to fare better in TBT under new name
WICHITA — Kansas State basketball's alumni team is back at The Basketball Tournament, but under a new name. The hope is that Purple Reign will fare better than predecessor Purple & Black in the $1 million winner-take-all tournament now in its 11th year. Purple & Black exited in the second round of the eight-team Wichita Regional each of the past two years.
Wichita police increasing enforcement at downtown Wichita park
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A downtown Wichita park has a midnight curfew, but as Wichita police observed, that curfew isn’t keeping unwanted visitors out. The Wichita Police Department confirmed it’s dedicating additional officers to combat loitering and other issues at Naftzger Park near Douglas and St. Francis. The...
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