Good morning, Wichita.

Bleckley Street in east Wichita flooded today after heavy rain dropped over 2 inches of rainfall — several vehicles became stuck and barricades were set as work continued on a $36 million project.

On Oct. 2, Wichita State held its annual remembrance ceremony near the Memorial '70 sculpture to honor the 31 lives lost when a charter plane carrying football players, coaches, and fans crashed into Mount Trelease in 1970—an event that continues to impact the community.

Tanker BBQ Co. (a local favorite) in Wichita has raised menu prices as beef costs nearly doubled over the past few years.

Co-owner Kevin Griswold said customers still visit for barbecue and future price changes will depend on beef cost adjustments.

Wichita’s 24th Tallgrass Film Festival runs Oct.

15-18 with 108 films scheduled in Old Town. Most screenings + filmmaker meet-and-greets are set at Boulevard Theatres, with opening night at Wichita State University’s Shocker Studios.

Wichita schools are adapting to a new law that bans cell phones in classrooms, with teachers noting improved face-to-face interactions.

Students are storing phones in lockers+ backpacks as they adjust to smoother routines after initial delays.

Kansas colleges will waive application fees for state residents applying for undergraduate programs during Oct.

5 — Oct. 9 as part of a statewide effort to lower college costs; Wichita State University is among the participants.

Local schools have implemented a new cellphone ban that is changing classroom routines, and local artist Kirsten Shannon opens an exhibit celebrating joy and resilience after her battle with cancer (report by KMUW).

Several inches of rain filled Kansas rivers this week without triggering flooding, according to USGS researcher Craig Painter.

Data from Wichita’s Arkansas River gauge (rising from about 2.5 to over 4 feet) shows increased water levels after a dry summer, though experts warn future weather remains uncertain.

A Kansas farmer turned an ordinary dinner date into a momentous occasion when he popped the question from above (with help from a pilot friend) to his fiance, Ashtyn Griffin said.

The proposal unfolded in a local setting that left both parties overjoyed.

Andover secured a homecoming win over Eisenhower after its defense tightened in the second half — exciting students and boosting school spirit.

Andale defeated Cheney in a contest between two top-ranked teams on Saturday & their win boosts the season standing.