Happy Monday, Wichita!
A fresh week is here, and so is your Monday roundup of local news, community updates, and events you won’t want to miss.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Know a young achiever? Nominate them for our 30 Under 30.
- Never tried the Tallgrass Film Festival? This year’s smaller, easier-to-navigate lineup may make it the perfect time to give it a shot.
- Breaking up may end the relationship, but when children are involved, the parenting relationship continues.
Clearway offers free health tests for Sedgwick County residents who think they may have been exposed to contaminated groundwater. Learn more at ClearwayTesting.org.
💡 Black Trivia Question: Which Kansas athlete broke barriers as the first Black player on the Kansas State University basketball team in 1951?
A. Gene Wilson B. LaVannes Squires C. Michael Beasley D. Henry Walker
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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KANSAS NEWS
Know a Young Achiever? Nominate Them for The Voice’s 30 Under 30
The Voice is recognizing 30 standout adults ages 18–29 across Kansas and the Kansas City metro. Help us spotlight their accomplishments by nominating someone by Oct. 8.
WICHITA NEWS
Never tried the Tallgrass Film Festival? This May Be the Year
Tallgrass returns Oct. 15-18 with fewer films, most screenings centered in Old Town and more flexibility for moviegoers. The lineup also includes 11 Gordon Parks films by Black filmmakers, including eight shorts that screen together Sunday.
FAMILY NEWS
Helping Separated Parents Co-Parent Through Conflict
Wichita-based 1+1=Four helps separated, divorced and blended families work through conflict using mediation, parenting education and coaching. Founder Carmen Moore says the goal is to help parents make decisions together without putting their children in the middle.
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNITY VOICE
We’ve created one place for you to see events happening around Wichita and the entire state. Check out The Link Up today, our new online calendar!
Get Out This Week In Wichita:
SOCIALIZE: Paint & Sip. R&B vibes with DJ Cadence and hosted by LaMeshia Melodic. Sip, paint and socialize. (Oct 10)
FASHION: Couture At Heart Fashion Show. A fundraising fashion show hosted by a 2026 Leaders of Impact nominee for the American Heart Association Kansas, celebrating local fashion designers, retailers, and community creativity. (Oct 10)
FAMILY: 2026 Annual Family Builders Conference. Historian Donna Rae Pearson explores the McAdams neighborhood, tracing its origins to Wichita’s earliest days. (Oct 17)
CULTURE: 45th Annual Wichita Asian Festival. The festival welcomes thousands of attendees each year to enjoy cultural performances, a pageant representing various ethnic backgrounds, and a wide variety of food and craft vendors. (Oct 17)
See more Wichita events on our new online calendar!
Democrat Cindy Holscher’s Campaign for Kansas Governor Highlights Distinctions From GOP Rival Holscher, who is challenging Republican nominee Ty Masterson on Nov. 3, slipped into campaign mode to emphasize her accomplishments as a member of the Legislature and the value of a governor working collaboratively at the Statehouse. (Kansas Reflector)
NBA is experimenting with smart basketballs and official wrist wearables in select preseason games. Select exhibition games will include a smart basketball that has a Bluetooth sensor in it and can collect data for future use in real-time officiating decisions. (AP)
Trivia Answer: A. Gene Wilson. Gene Wilson was the first Black player on the Kansas State University basketball team in 1951, breaking the conference’s color barrier. He was also a trailblazer in track and field for the university.
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