Chipotle is giving away $1 million in free burritos during the second official hydration break of the World Cup Final on Sunday (7/19). Stay tuned and good luck.

Let’s get to it!

- Landon

The Somewhere Festival moved from summer time the last two years to September (9/25 - 9/26) for the third year.

They also just released their lineup headlined by Bailey Zimmerman, DJ Diesel (Shaq), Ian Munsick (big fan, saw him at Wave last year), and Two Friends amongst others.

This is their first foray into country music it seems.

What do you think of the lineup? I’m excited.

Presale starts July 17.

Buying your first home can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be.

I bought my first home through Meritrust, refinanced with them a few years later, and when it came time to buy our current home, I went right back. Having a lender you trust to answer questions and guide you through the process makes a huge difference.

If homeownership is on your radar, Meritrust recently put together a helpful guide that covers everything from getting pre-approved to understanding your financing options and what to expect throughout the process. Whether you're ready to buy now or just starting to explore the idea, it's a great resource.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Opening

New Owners

Closing

Anniversary

Startlite Drive-in

🎶*Starlite Drive-in gives you more, call 524-2424.*🎶

Check out this Wichita Business Journal dive into why the Starlite Drive-in has survived while others have fallen to the wayside.

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For a lot of people, it's a distressed property or a foreclosure. But that's no longer the reality.

Today, more homeowners are choosing to sell at auction because it creates competition among buyers, provides a transparent selling process, and allows the market to determine the property's value. It's one of the fastest-growing ways to sell real estate.

Curious why auctions are becoming more popular? McCurdy Real Estate & Auction breaks down the trend and explains why more sellers are considering auctions than ever before.

CIVIL

New Fire Chief

Congrats and welcome to Michael Mire, the new Wichita Fire Department Chief (15th)!

Chester Lewis Academy

One of the oldest school buildings in Wichita, Chester Lewis Academy, is actively being demolished due to mold, structural damage and air quality issues. RIP.

LOCAL

The Time has Come

If you want a shot at winning $10,000, check out Every Person Empowered today.

No idea what I’m talking about? Check this out.

Top Ranked

We always celebrate various rankings for Wichita, no matter good or bad (like bad for dating or bad for allergies).

This one is good though, Wichita is the top city for best places for aerospace and defense manufacturing.

TBT

The new era of TBT is here and you can read more about that here.

What you need to know is that the Aftershocks host the best of 3 at Koch Arena against The Enchantment (New Mexico Alumni) starting on Monday 7/20 next week (with game 2 on Thursday 7/23 and a potential game 3 on Friday 7/24).

West Wichita

I promise I won’t make a joke about West Wichita here, but I do feel for people tha tlive in the Chadsworth neighborhood where a ton of fish died and floated to the top to then stink up the neighborhood.

If you don’t know what I’m talking about, just look…

Cyclosporiasis

I was late to this one, but apparently there is an “explosive” illness that has made its way to 22 cases in Kansas with 5 in Sedgwick County.

Nashville Flights

The next Taylor Swift that lives in Wichita should be happy. Southwest Airlines just announced a new nonstop service between Wichita and Nashville starting in March.

Rent or Own?

Do you have a take on if it is cheaper to rent or buy a home?

If you can’t read that article, learn how to read the Wichita Eagle for free here.

Ballet Wichita + Shocker Studios

Wichita is better when we work together so it was cool to hear that Ballet Wichita partnered with Shocker Studios to bring movable visuals to life for “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”.

Roller Derby

The Wicked City Roller Derby is heading back to the Ice Center tomorrow at 6pm!

✈️ Flight Deal(s) of the Week

Price is subject to change and may no longer be available at the time you check this link.

The Bulletin

WICHITA CITYSCAPE PUZZLES: Have some fun!

WICHITA LIFE DINNER CLUB returns on Thursday, July 23rd at 6:30pm. Come as strangers, leave as friends (this is NOT explicitly for dating purposes, just a place to meet nice people).

WICHITA JOB BOARD: Looking for your next gig or post for to get your next employee! Dozens of jobs posted weekly like the Director of Campus Operations at Second Light.

Weekend

Friday 7/17

Saturday 7/18

Sunday 7/19

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