4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (90+ words) From Monument Rocks to the Cosmosphere, explore the 8 Wonders of Kansas and the natural, historic and cultural sites that made the state’s exploration list. Kansas is home to eight officially recognized wonders that span natural landscapes, historic landmarks and cultural…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (436+ words) After closing all summer, Derby Recreation Center’s pool is set to reopen after a more than $400,000 renovation. The Derby Recreation Center, 801 E. Market St., serves as the primary source of fitness and recreation in the suburb, the commission’s superintendent said....

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (228+ words) If ever Wichitans have needed some cold drinks, it’s now, with seemingly endless days of triple-digit temperatures. However, Old Chicago has been without them — at least the alcoholic kind. A manager at one of the three Wichita Old Chicagos said…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (260+ words) When it comes to large U.S. cities, Wichita is ranked among the top 20 that are best for Gen Zers, according to a new report. The report, published annually by commercial real estate platform CommercialCafe, includes U.S. cities with populations of at least…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (216+ words) Some of the best community colleges are in Kansas, according to a new analysis from financial company WalletHub. “Community colleges are an especially attractive option this year as many families deal with inflated prices,” WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (239+ words) kansas.com The sudden shutdown of Wichita Edge has left youth basketball, volleyball and futsal teams across the Wichita area scrambling to find practice courts. The Bel Aire sports complex, once home to premier club programs, closed Aug. 31 after being…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (143+ words) As the heat of summer starts to cool down, you may be looking to get back outside and on your bike. If that’s the case, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks offers more than 20 state park biking trails that range…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (585+ words) Roaches around motel room refrigerators, fruit flies, leaks, food that wasn’t kept hot or cold enough, expired medications and more are among violations state inspectors discovered during recent food safety and lodging inspections in the Wichita area. Each week, The…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (68+ words) Wichita Eagle Wichita’s All Things Barbecue was ranked the No. 1 independent barbecue store in America in a new survey by financial media company MarketBeat. Two other Kansas stores also made the list of 135 top locally-owned barbecue shops. FULL STORY: Wichita…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (234+ words) Lovers of state history and nature alike will enjoy traveling the three scenic byways of north-central Kansas, according to the Kansas Tourism Division. Kansas has 13 byways — nine scenic, four others historic — that “have formed over the course of over a…...