Good morning Wichita! We hope you had a great weekend. It’s Monday, August 19, and here are the top stories as you begin your week.

Dollar General is upgrading its products with a redesigned fresh meat and produce section. Plus, a Wichita church is celebrating a big anniversary. The BlackOut ICT Awards are back this year, find out what’s new with this year’s lineup. Finally, if you haven’t seen the murals to honor Wichita basketball legends, you are missing out! Check those out and more in your Monday news.

Have a great week!

Remodeled Wichita Dollar General Offers Fresh Meat, Fruits and Vegetables

No this isn’t the meat corner at Dillons, Sun Fresh or Walmart. This is the fresh meat section at the new DG Market in Wichita. Find out what’s being added to your local Dollar General now!

Stranger’s Rest Church Wichita Celebrating 70th Anniversary

Congratulations to Strangers Rest Church for achieving 70 years of service and ministry. Find a list of activities to celebrate the anniversary all month long.

BlackOut ICT Awards Return to Celebrate Wichita Black Excellence

Back and better than ever, the BlackOut ICT Awards are returning to Wichita for 2024! Check out what’s being added to the list of categories for awardees.

Murals Unveiled at Lynette Woodard Center Honoring Wichita Basketball Legends

The MEFSEC, now known as the Lynette Woodard Center, is honoring Wichita basketball legends with a series of murals. Check them out here now!

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