Don Alberto Quezada, known as Elote Man, is recovering from surgery as Wichita residents organize a fundraiser + cart upgrades to support his family and help him return to his Nomar District spot on Oct.
25.
Former Mulvane High School standout Jayden Price, who played for North Dakota State (and had prior NFL experience), will join the New Orleans Saints' 53-man roster when the regular season begins in a couple of weeks.
State rules now ban Wichita State from requiring courses with diverse content after a new DEI-CRT definition was approved by the state finance council.
Faculty are concerned by limited guidance (raising questions about academic freedom and accreditation) and will engage in an exemption process before full compliance is required in July 2028.
The beloved 'elote man' is reportedly facing health challenges that have raised community concern—neighbors share support as he continues serving his popular snack.
Wichita State’s Student Government met on Aug.
26 and approved a new appropriations budget after DEI rules changed agency funding. The finance commission and senate set tiered budgets for groups like Graduate Student Council and Spectrum (RSOs now face reduced funding limits).
FioRito Ristorante is moving to Bradley Fair in 2027 as its E.
Douglas Ave venue became too crowded plus the owners plan to finish interior construction by April 1 after Bella Luna Cafe vacates the space.
Derby Hills Elementary will welcome students back today after a kitchen fire caused Monday’s closure.
The school will offer one lunch option while restoration work continues in the kitchen, staff lounge and music room.
Local HVAC companies in Wichita have received hundreds of calls as temperatures top 100 degrees — causing parts like contactors to overheat and air conditioning to fail.
Providers such as Dan's Heating and Cooling are replacing components so residents can stay cool until the heat eases.
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