🌾 Read ICT

Can you read 1 book per month?

Author

Landon Huslig
January 05, 2026

TOGETHER WITH

Happy New Year, Wichita!

We are back! We missed all of you. Before we get too far into it, I do need your help.

It would mean a lot if you gave us just 60 seconds of your time to fill out this 100% anonymous reader survey. It gives us a better idea of who our reader audience is and how we can better serve you!

Let’s get to it!

- Landon

News

Read ICT 2026

Do you think you can read a book a month?

The Wichita Public Library is challenging adults to read 12 different categories of books to read such as:

  • a book with 10, ten or X in the title

  • a book about independence

  • a book about a race or competition

  • 9 other fun categories

 

Together with the City of Wichita

Get ready to ball out this winter! Our new Men’s Adult 5v5 Basketball League at Brewer Community Center is here—fast-paced, competitive, and packed with fun.

đź‘ź Form your squad or join as a free agent
đź“… Games start the week of January 12
🗓 Season runs Jan 17 – Mar 21, 2026
đź“Ť Brewer Community Center
đź’˛ $400 per team
đź•’ Saturday game times: 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm

Don’t miss your shot—spots fill fast!

LOCAL BUSINESS

Opening

  • Uno Mas Cantina (not related to other Uno Mas locations in Wichita) - 837 N Andover Rd, Andover (former Abode / Rusted Rooster) - Now Open

  • USA Donuts - 1530 S Oliver Ave - Now Open

  • Rajadhani Indian Cuisine - 4510 E 19th St N Suite 108 - Now Open

  • Elizabeth’s Lounge (African food and bar + Cigar Lounge) - 6160 E 21st St - Now Open

  • Pizza Shuttle - 4521 E 21st St N (on WSU Campus between Jersey Mike’s and The Shocker Store or Fuzzy’s) - Coming Mid-January

Closed

Battle of the Bowls

The Kitchen has been one of our favorite spots since before they had their location on Oliver. With that now being the only location, we continue to love it.

Starting today, YOU can help them choose what the next permanent buddha bowl will be with the Battle of the Bowls. Two different bowls go up against one another, the winner moves on each week until they come up wiht a winner.

Bradley Fair

Bradley Fair is a staple in Wichita, but has also had a lot of change recently.

LensCrafters, Emler Swim School and Fidelity Bank are all now open. Cheesecake Factory is on its way and will be nearly 9896 sq-ft (seats for 261 guests) with a full bar and two outdoor covered patio sections.

Retail Headlines

The Wichita Business Journal does a great job covering all of the business news in town. Here are their biggest retail headlines of 2025 including Toys R Us, Towne West Square, Bradley Fair, and more.

Eat Around the World

My good friend EB has been to more restaurants than anyone I know. He put together an International Food Guide on how to eat around the world in Wichita.

STARTUP

Wake Well

We love when there are young entrepreneurs in Wichita chasing their dream.

Wake Well is a student owned startup and is now taking preorders!

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

I-135 & Kellogg

Starting today, the ramp from Interstate 135 North to westbound Kellogg will be closed and will not reopen until September 2027.

LOCAL

Drought

Wichita ended last year with 40.45 inches of rainfall (12th most since 1888). This means Sedgwick County is no longer in a drought right now.

Falcon Winter Market

Derby North Middle School will be hosting their Falcon Winter Market this Saturday (1/10) from 9am to 3pm with handmade crafts, clothing, and other goodies.

ICT EXTRA

Settlement

If you bought beef between August 2014 and December 2019, you may be entitled to compensation. Learn more here.

Wichita Eagle

Here is how you can read the Wichita Eagle for free.

Avery Johnson

KSU QB and Wichita-area native Avery Johnson will be returning to KSU next year.

Cityscape Puzzles

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

Wichita Life Dinner Club

Our next Dinner Club is NEXT WEEK! Are you coming?

Job Board

Looking for a new job? 66 new jobs were posted this week! Looking to hire? Post here for all to see!

Click the banner above to view the full event calendar

Monday 1/5

Tuesday 1/6

Wednesday 1/7

Thursday 1/8

LIVE MUSIC

Don't see your concert or show here?

SPORTS

That's it for today! Send this to a friend who loves to read…or loves a good challenge.

Thanks!

- Landon