🌾 The Great Wichita Arch(es)

Last Chance to see the Stingray

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Landon Huslig
March 16, 2026

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Good morning, Wichita!

If you can get through today, it is going to be in the 80’s later this week.

Let’s get to it!

- Landon

News

The Great Wichita Arch(es)

Although not quite as big as the St. Louis Arch (630’ tall), Wichita is looking to potentially, maybe install a couple of 22’ tall light up arches when the First Street Bridge is being rebuilt.

The City Council approved the design concept. Final designs to be created with collaboration.

Did you know the new bridge will have on-street bike lanes?

What do you think of the potential First St Arches

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Together with the Sedgwick County Zoo

Spring Break has officially arrived in Wichita, which makes it the perfect time for a trip to the Sedgwick County Zoo.

This is also the final year to experience the Stingray exhibit, so don’t miss your chance to see these incredible animals up close.

Admission to view the stingrays is free with zoo entry, and for just a few dollars you can even feed them. It’s a hands-on experience kids (and adults) won’t forget before the exhibit swims away for good (this is the final year of the exhibit).

Or just visit the zoo because it is awesome, the weather is nice, and you need to get the kids out of the house.

LOCAL BUSINESS

Opening

Moving

Potential Re-Opening

SPOTLIGHT

We want to put the spotlight on some special individuals in Wichita, but I also know there are many people doing incredible things that I just don’t know about.

That’s where you come in.

Wichita Public Schools names 2026 Distinguished Classroom Teachers

Wichita Public Schools announced the recipients of its 2026 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Awards, recognizing educators who make a significant impact on student learning. Honorees were surprised at their schools by district leaders, Board of Education members, and family.

Recipients include:

  • Sydney Nelson (Cessna Elementary) – New Teacher, Elementary

  • Hannah Copeland (Curtis Middle School) – New Teacher, Secondary

  • Stephany Mendez Castaneda (Caldwell Elementary) – Primary (PreK–2)

  • Gianna Wilson (Enterprise Elementary) – Intermediate (Grades 3–5)

  • Rachel Wysong (Wilbur Middle School) – Middle School

  • Aaron Haselwood (East High School) – High School

  • Braden Mayes (Isely Traditional Magnet K-8) – Elementary Support

  • Danea Cramer (Chester Lewis Academic Learning Center) – Secondary Support

Teachers are nominated by peers, administrators, or parents, with final selections made by a district committee.

Wichita Life Job Board

Did you know there is a hyper-local job board right here in Wichita?

You can post all types of jobs that will get in front of 10s of thousands of Wichitans on our email and socials?

You can also look for jobs in media, tech, marketing, engineering, and so much more.

CIVIL

Robo-Dog Delay

The WPD (Wichita Police Dept) asked for $650k for two robotic dogs. The funding discussion will be delayed until April 7th (after a March 24th workshop meeting on police tech).

LOCAL

Blarney Breakfast

The 51st Annual Blarney is tomorrow morning at Old Chicago East (by the mall).

Get your tickets today! This goes to support Rainbows United.

Marketing for Good: Learn. Work. Connect.

On April 17th, the Marketing for Good conference is a conference for for nonprofits and good causes.

This is a chance for you to step out of the work so that you can learn from others, connect with others and get some work done.

Literacy is Important

Wichita Public Schools is launching a four-week pilot program with the Kansas State Department of Education, Wichita State University, and the Kansas Board of Regents to improve early childhood literacy.

The all-day program will serve selected K–2 students at Mueller Aerospace & Engineering Discovery Magnet, Spaght Science & Communications Magnet, and Washington Accelerated Learning Elementary.

Students will be chosen based on screening data, and the program is free for families with meals and transportation provided.

Chitown

Southwest Airline is now offering a new chance for you to head direct to Chicago.

Cargill

Last week, there was a fire at the Cargill plant downtown due to a large soybean dryer. No one was hurt.

ICT EXTRA

$1.2 Million Home

What does a $1+ million home in Wichita look like?

Job Board

Looking for a new job? 100+ new jobs were posted this week! Looking to hire? Post here for all to see!

Wichita Eagle

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

Dinner Club

Ready for the next dinner club? The April date is already live and you can sign up now!

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LIVE MUSIC

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SPORTS

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Thanks!

- Landon