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Sedgwick County Zoo welcomes twin orphaned black bear cubs
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - The Sedgwick County Zoo announced they recently got two new baby black bears from Oregon and will be ready for public viewing as soon as Monday. The announcement came during the weekly meeting of the Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners. The cubs, brother and sister twins...
Dead Center Vintage: A clothing shop for everyone
Who doesn’t love a good vintage shop? One of the popular ones around town is Dead Center Vintage. Located at 626 E. Douglas, it’s conveniently located in the middle of the city, right across the street from Naftzger Park. This isn’t anything new. Oh, no. The owners have...
Wichita restaurant offering free pizza, no questions to those in need
Sterling James, the operating partner at Wichita’s Blaze Pizza at 2692 N. Greenwich Road, is stepping up for the community. James went public over the weekend by announcing that Blaze Pizza will be reintroducing something the restaurant did in 2020 with FREE PIZZA FOR THOSE IN NEED. It’s simple....
Exploration Place sets new attendance record
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) — One of Wichita's most noted attractions hit a major milestone. Exploration Place welcomed a record-breaking 409,975 visitors during the 2023-24 fiscal year, a 13% increase from the previous year. In addition, family memberships jumped 17%. The center cites the Digital Dome Theater as a significant...
Wichita's Po Boy Pizza to close as owner retires
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - The owner of a southeast Wichita pizza restaurant is calling it a day. After over three decades of serving up delicious meals, Po Boy Pizza, located near the former Southeast High School, will officially close their doors on August 6. In a Facebook post, owner May...
Crave Foodie Fair at Mark Arts: Culinary Festival
Crave is a foodie’s dream, and it’s a five-day festival right here in Wichita at Mark Arts. Local culinary experts will lead various culinary and libation workshops. The foodie fair is probably the most popular, where guests can sample food from local foodie fair vendors. Foodie Fair +...
Wichita businesses offer guidance on saving money when back-to-school shopping
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Back-to-school shopping can be difficult for families with financial struggles. “A lot of families do struggle at this time because (they’re) trying to figure out how to get the school supplies,” Kid to Kid assistant manager Sherry Loghry said. With classes just around the...
Willow Roots Head Spa: Scalp treatments, head massages and self care
If you’re looking to indulge in some self-care for you AND your scalp, there’s a new place that was recently put on my radar: Willow Roots Head Spa. The new business aims to provide exceptional head spa treatments focusing on relaxation, well-being, and scalp health. ================. 8414 W....
Mark Arts Classes & Galleries in Wichita
Mark Arts in East Wichita regularly features free art exhibitions that are open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and they offer a wide variety of classes for youth and adults. Here are the New Classes and Workshops being offered at Mark Arts. Visiting...
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