Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of September.
Good morning, Wichita.
Jabara Airport will host its annual fly-in event today where local pilots display historic aircraft - the event offers interactive exhibits and flight demonstrations as officials share participation details.
ReCreate will open its new west Wichita location next weekend as owner Jonna Ivin Patton expands her business from the original Central Avenue store opened last August.
WSU’s Food for Fines program lets students trade non-perishables + hygiene items for relief on parking tickets up to $50 and traffic fines up to $75.
Donations are accepted during week-long periods at Student Engagement + Parking Services Building, with up to six citations relieved per student each academic year.
Kansas farmers are exploring Kernza — a perennial, drought-resistant grain — as an alternative during dry conditions, with local stores already offering products like pancake and muffin mixes.
Visit the Annual Prairie Festival in Salina from Sep. 25 to 27 to learn more about its potential.
The owner of the 98-year-old Crown Uptown Theatre in College Hill filed an appeal to lift a demolition hold, and the City Council will review the petition next week.
If approved, the move will end a 180-day interim control imposed in August.
Local medical experts discussed postpartum mental health during a community forum + they shared guidance and resources to support new mothers.
Kansas is using $2.46M to build a 24/7 behavioral health transportation service for people in mental health or substance use crises — aiming to reduce unnecessary police rides and emergency room visits.
The service will start in some areas within three to six months after a contractor is selected.
During Labor Day weekend, visitors escape the triple-digit heat by boating and camping at Cheney Lake — while O’Brien’s Marine stocks extra ice and water to meet high demand.
Raul Rangel, a local Spanish teacher and translator, has set a goal to visit every country and has already seen 90 nations since his first study-abroad trip six years ago.
The 28-year-old plans to continue traveling (using budget flights and quick trips) as he explores new destinations.
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