Daily editionMonday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
Community
Local restaurants are set to compete in The Hunger Games III tournament as social media polls launch this week, with 128 eateries unique to Wichita vying for bragging rights.
The bracket excludes past winners (Tanya’s Soup Kitchen and Tacos tj 664) to give new venues a chance to shine.
Wichita By E.B.Read more
Business
Northwest Wichita’s combined A&W Restaurant and Long John Silver’s at 2616 N. Maize Road closed permanently near Lowe’s — a bank may take over the space, reducing Long John Silver’s to three locations.
Wichita By E.B.Read more