Good morning, Wichita!
Let’s get ready for a productive week ahead. Here’s our top news coming out of Wichita right now.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Troy Andrews’ newest film brings an early spooky season to Wichita
- BBQ Express is serving up soul food with tradition
- Kansas Legal Services will host a driver’s license clinic
- USTA sends out memo to broadcasters about Trump before U.S. Open final
💡 Black Trivia Question: Who is the first Black woman to have her image on a U.S. coin?
A. Shirley Chisolm B. Madame C.J. Walker C. Harriet Tubman D. Maya Angelou
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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ENTERTAINMENT
Blair Recap: Blood, Screams, and a Hint of What’s to Come
Check out this review and get a recap the premiere of Blair, the newest horror thriller directed by Troy Andrews of DrewVision.
FOOD & RESTAURANTS
Show Some Love, Wichita: BBQ Express Is Serving Up Tender Tradition
Learn more about Wichita’s BBQ Express and owner Terry Wilson as he serves up delicious soul food.
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WICHITA NEWS
Kansas Legal Services to Host Free Driver’s License Clinic in Wichita
Hundreds of Wichita residents are struggling with suspended driver’s licenses, making it harder to keep jobs, care for families, and contribute to the community. To address this urgent need, Kansas Legal Services will host a free Driver’s License Clinic on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Guadalupe Clinic.
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SPORTS
USTA Memo: Avoid Airing Protests During Trump’s Appearance at U.S. Open
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) asked broadcasters of the U.S. Open to avoid airing any protests or audience reactions to former President Donald Trump’s attendance at Sunday’s men’s singles final, according to a memo reviewed by The Athletic.
Get Out This Week In Wichita:
EDUCATION: Storytime in the Park. Read along with stories on the big screen at Naftzger Park and enjoy music, snacks, free books, and an activity for the kids. (Sept 9, 10a.m.)
FESTIVAL: 2025 Autumn & Art Festival. Autumn & Art is the premier al fresco art show in Kansas. Showcasing artists from across Kansas and the US, we celebrate the creative spirit of our community. (Sept 12, 6p.m.)
FAITH: Citywide Worship & Prayer. Worship Jesus together under the open sky. (Sept 12, 6p.m.)
ARTS: McAdams Golden Age Club Fashion Show. Annual Style Spectrum Fashion Show. (Sept 13, 6p.m.)
See more Wichita events on our new online calendar!
Trump tries to downplay Chicago ‘war’ threat as border czar says immigration raids coming this week. Trump has earlier posted AI-generated image of himself in a cowboy hat sitting in front of a burning Chicago, along with the phrase ‘Chipocalypse Now’. (The Independent)
American kids are less likely to reach adulthood than foreign peers. Babies and children in the United States are nearly twice as likely to die before reaching adulthood compared with their peers in other wealthy countries, according to a new study. (Missouri Independent)
💡Trivia Answer: D. Maya Angelou. The first Black woman to have her image on a U.S. coin is the celebrated poet, author, and civil rights activist Maya Angelou. Her image appears on a special quarter as part of the United States Mint’s American Women Quarters Program, which began shipping in January 2022.
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