Happy Monday, Wichita!
We hope you enjoyed the weekend. Let’s start the week with new stories coming out of Wichita.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Is Braylon “Bub” Scott Wichita’s next hometown legend?
- Clean up and testing of 29th & Grove contamination will finally begin
- Results from Wichita’s most closely watched elections
- How Restoration Family Services is redefining what the foster care system is like in Kansas
- ACLU of Kansas files federal lawsuit against judges’ decision
💡 Black Trivia Question: What was the color of the suit President Barack Obama wore that sparked controversy and ignited an unexpected media “scandal” that overshadowed the serious topic of a press conference?
A. Blue B. Green C. White D. Tan
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
🤩 Name in Lights: Many thanks to Lee Starkel, one of our generous donors. Financial support from our readers underwrites the work we do and allows us to keep our news free. Will you support us?
WICHITA NEWS
Wichita’s Next Hometown Legend: Braylon “Bub” Scott
Wichita may have just witnessed the rise of its next hometown legend. Thirteen-year-old Braylon “Bub” Scott made history as the first middle school athlete from Wichita to receive a full-ride football scholarship.
WICHITA NEWS
Wichita OKs Formal 29th & Grove Cleanup Plan, Free Testing Next
After decades of delay and frustration, Wichita is finally moving forward on two fronts to address the toxic groundwater contamination in the 29th and Grove neighborhood — cleanup of the site and medical testing for residents who may have been exposed.
ELECTION 2025
In Wichita’s Most Heated Race, Shepard Wins District 1; Albert Holds School Board District
Wichita’s District 1 delivered the most closely watched and politically charged contests of the 2025 local elections—deciding who will represent the city’s historic northeast side on both the City Council and the Wichita school board.
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!
KANSAS STATE NEWS
A System in Crisis: How RFS Brings Culture, Care, and Healing to Foster Families
Twin sisters Dr. Sharilyn Ray and Marilyn Shaw, founders of Restoration Family Services, the first and only Black-owned foster care agency ever licensed in Kansas, are reshaping how foster care is delivered — and how families of color are treated within it.
JUSTICE
ACLU of Kansas Files Lawsuit Challenging Linkage of Probation to Restitution Payments
The American Civil Liberties of Kansas filed a federal lawsuit last week challenging decisions of judges in Johnson County District Court to order probation based on whether a defendant can pay restitution to victims.
Get Out This Week In Wichita:
AWARDS: The PBS Kansas Honoring Veterans Service Awards. Awards recognizes hometown heroes who make a difference in the community. (Nov 11, 5:30p.m.)
COMMUNITY: Through Their Lenses Conference. A unique opportunity to connect with fellow child welfare professionals and hear the stories of those who have been directly impacted by the child welfare system. (Nov 12, 9a.m.)
CELEBRATION: Veteran’s Appreciation Party. This special evening will be filled with camaraderie, gratitude, and entertainment. (Nov 15, 6:30p.m.)
See more Wichita events on our new online calendar!
Senators advance tentative deal to end the government shutdown. The deal, negotiated by a group of Democrats and GOP leaders, funds the government through Jan. 30. If it passes, it still needs to clear the House, which will likely take days. (NBC)
New grocery store chain opens in Wichita with a focus on inexpensive food. Mi Super Mercado Baratisimo has replaced the Rio Bravo stores at 21st and Amidon and Pawnee and Seneca. (The Eagle)
Trivia Answer: D. Tan. On August 28, 2014, President Barack Obama held a live press conference in which he discussed the prospect of escalating the U.S. military response to ISIS in Syria. For the conference, he wore a tan suit. It received considerable attention, with whether it was appropriate for the subject matter of terrorism being discussed in the media. The issue remained prominent for several days and was widely discussed, often humorously, on television talk shows.
GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK!
How are we doing? Leave us a message and let us know what you think of our newsletters. What would you like to see more or less of? If someone forwarded you this newsletter, sign up here! To advertise your business, event, or nonprofit, email hill@tcvpub.com