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Landon Huslig
January 16, 2026

Together With

Good morning, Wichita!

Fun fact - the Winter Olympics start 3 weeks from today. Who woulda thought?

Let’s get to it!

- Landon

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Together with Wichita Wind Surge

Something new is coming to the ballpark in 2026.

A Mystery Identity is on the way, and tickets are already on sale. Lock in your seats and be part of it before the big reveal.

Same Wind Surge energy. A fresh new look.

Grab tickets now and keep an eye out for what’s coming 👀 ⚾

LOCAL BUSINESS

Opening

  • Villa Boxing Gym - 2780 S Roosevelt St - Now Re-opened after 7 months (due to a storm)

  • Banh Mi Bites - NewMarket Square (former Sesame Mediterranean Kitchen) - Opening in Late February

  • Khmer (Cambodian cuisine) - 3123 E Pawnee - Opening in the next couple of months

  • Desi Dhaba (combo Indian Restaurant + Bakery + Market) - the black and yellow building at 21st & Oliver - Opening in April

Moving

  • Margarita’s Cantina - 725 E Douglas (former Kitchen / Express Kitchen) - Takes over space Feb 1, Opening mid-March

  • Convergint (global security integration company) - 2929 E Central (former Food for Thought)

  • EagleNXT - Moving from Wichita to Allen, Texas

Greater Grounds

Meet Byron McSwain

Byron McSwain has already made Greater Grounds Coffee & Co one of the top coffee shops in town (big fan over here).

Now he is looking at expanding to a coffee cart concept + a possible second location.

STARTUP

NXTSTAGE Customer Traction

There are 22 early-stage entrepreneurs, many of which are from right here in Wichita.

DoorDash of Gas

Have you ever considered having your mobile fuel delivered? That is exactly what Juiced Fuel does and they’re here in Wichita.

NON-PROFIT

Harvester Arts

Congrats to Harvester Arts who has been awarded an $80,000 multi-year program support grant from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts as part of its Fall 2025 grant cycle, making it the only Kansas-based organization selected nationwide.

The funding will support artist-centered contemporary visual arts programming in Wichita during 2026–27, strengthening exhibitions, public projects, visiting-artist programs, and professional development.

Together with CBD Plus

Whether it’s thunderstorms, snowstorms, or just the daily battle with the mailman (especially during porch pirate season) — your dog deserves to stay calm and comfortable.

The best natural way to keep your pup cool, calm, and collected can be found at CBD Plus or online at TallTreesSociety.com.

👉 Use code Wichita20 at checkout for an exclusive online discount!

CIVIL

Nominations Open for Excellent Public Service Employees

Nominations are now open for the 38th annual Excellence in Public Service Award, honoring outstanding employees from the City of Wichita, Sedgwick County, and Wichita Public Schools who go above and beyond in serving the community.

Residents can submit nominations online through 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9, with honorees selected by a public-private committee and celebrated this spring with a cash award that will increase to $3,500 in 2026.

Wichita Public Schools

There are four elementary schools in the Wichita school district that could be closing as early as next school year due to age and costly repairs (L’Ouverture, OK, Pleasant Valley and Woodland elementary schools).

One Percent Sales Tax Vote

We avoid politics here, but we do also want everyone to be informed, so here is your update:

  • There will be a special election on March 3rd to vote on the 1% sales tax increase proposal

  • There is a sales tax proposal discussion scheduled at the upcoming January 27th workshop meeting

LOCAL

Snow Glow Reschedule

Snow Glow sledding was originally scheduled for this weekend, but it is now scheduled for next weekend (1/24).

Bingo Logo

In one week, Bingo Loco is returning to Wichita, this time at Cotillion!

Baby Race

Have you seen this baby race from the Shocker game?

No? 34 million other people have.

K-Pop Yoga

This Sunday, head to the Derby Public Library for some K-Pop Demon Hunters themed yoga.

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ICT EXTRA

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Ron Baker

If you’ve been wondering where Ron Baker has been lately, the biz journal has you covered.

TV & Movies

Have you ever wanted to act? This is your chance to be a star.

Cityscape Puzzles

Our custom Wichita Life Cityscape Puzzle are here! Do you have yours yet?

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Weekend

Friday 1/16

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Sunday 1/18

LIVE MUSIC

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SPORTS

LJ Phillips

LJ Phillips is a Wichita Northwest Grad and was just the leading rusher in both FCS and FBS football with nearly 2000 yards. Now he’s headed to the Iowa and the BIG10.

Wind Surge

The Wichita Wing Surge have announced their new 2026 Coaching Staff and new manager. Welcome Nico Giarratano!

That's it for today! Send this to a friend who loves coffee.

Thanks!

- Landon