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“Hello friend”: Bill Cosby still building after five decades
Bill Cosby takes the stage of the Orpheum Theatre with a simple mission: talk, laugh and have fun.
Smooth summer sounds
Enjoy the melodies of jazz through the month of June with
performances from Joseph Vincelli, Julian Vaughn, Steve Cole
and many more at the Bradley Fair Plaza.
All about him
Meet three local super-dads and also get tips on all things manly, from maintaining the perfect stubble density to mastering the pull-up to tying a pocket square.
Father of the year
The American Diabetes Association and the National Father’s Day council have joined forces to honor men from across the country for their commitment to fatherhood.
Summertime fun for special kids with
special needs
From baseball, cheerleading and tumbling, to horseback riding and crafts, to swimming, fishing and canoeing, these organizations help kids with special needs make the most of long summer days.
Riverfest 2013: Re-energizing old traditions
If you miss the Celebrity Egg Toss or the Cardboard Regatta, this is your lucky year. "Throwback" day is just one way Festival organizers are using new/old events to "bring the whole community together."
A dog's life
Animal experts give their best tips and advice on how to select the perfect dog for you, as well as how to train and care for them. Also, meet famous pooches Millie, Baylie and Bella!
Best seat in the house
If Koch Arena ranks as one of the ten best college basketball arenas in the country (No. 7, according to EPSN), then what are the best seats in the arena itself? Splurge! has eyes on the game from several points of view.
The Nowcast: Storm Team 12 on the radar
Storm Team 12 is ready to “shift to the nowcast," at a moment's notice, especially during the spring severe weather season. The meteorologists take us behind the scenes and answer all your weather questions.
Love is in the air
Three Wichita couples share inspiring stories of lasting love, second chances — and one suprise proposal on the stage of the Orpheum Theater.
A real eye-opener: KWCH's morning show
Co-anchors Kara Sewell and Brian Heap and Weatherman Mark Larson of KWCH’s Eyewitness News This Morning share an easy chemistry and a nose for news, which has boosted ratings to the top of the morning-show market.
High school senior's trumpet skills earn him trip to Grammy
Andover High School senior, Michael Raehpour, will be part of the Grammy Camp — Jazz Session, serending audiences at events surrounding the 55th Grammys on February 5 in Los Angeles.
First ladies of basketball
The wives of Kansas's top basketball coaches don pink jerseys in support of Cards for the Cure. They were all invited by Spike Anderson to volunteer with the Kansas Poker Championship tournament.
New Sheriff and D.A.
The two newest faces at the top of local law enforcement aren't really all that new: Sheriff Jeff Easter and District Attorney-elect Marc Bennett bring a combined 41 years of experience in their respective offices.
Dennis Schoenebeck: Splurge! Person of
the Year 2012
It would be difficult to come up with the name of someone who spearheads more projects that affect more Wichitans than Dennis Schoenebeck, General Executive of the Greater Wichita YMCA.
Naughty or nice?
Who’s been good and not-so-good? As usual around these parts, the former outweighed the latter, although this year the final tally was closer than usual
Katie Margreiter
Splurge's Our Cover, Your Kid Contest winner giggled and grinned throughout her photo shoot. She loves swimming, soccor and playing at the lake — including baiting her own hook.
I am thankful
With the support of family and friends, and a pair of high-tech knees, Ashleigh Steadham and Colby Liston find gratitude, blessings and even humor in the midst of adversity.
Firefighter calendar
Kansas firefighters are warming up children by supporting Coats for Kids — and heating up things in general with the 2013 Firefighters Calendar. Get a sneak peek at some of the photos here.
Wesley celebrates 100 years
Wesley Medical Center celebrates 100 years of commitment to community and progress — everything from air life transport to the birth care center to the Da Vinci Robot.
The Ambassador Hotel: An urban escape
The historic splendor of the Union National Bank Building at the corner of Broadway and Douglas will be maintained as the Ambassador Hotel is transformed into downtown Wichita’s premier luxury hotel.
Wings Over McConnell: Putting the
“wild” in wild blue yonder
Jets, biplanes, WWII fighters and everything in between will roar to life in the air over McConnell during the the Air Force base's open house and air show.
Hometown girl: Bonnie Bing
1980 Bonnie Bing arrived at the Eagle with no journalism experience. By the time she retired, she was surely one of the most beloved employees in Eagle history — and for many readers, the face of the newspaper.
On your mark, get set, action!
How do you shoot a 6-minute film — normally a weeks-long undertaking — in 24 hours? Local filmmakers assemble teams and strategies.
American Indian Festival
Two days full with a contest powwow, arts and craft booth, Native American culture — and don't forget the Indian Tacos. Download the full 8-page guide here.
Area schools are bullish about education, jobs
Despite economic uncertainties, universities and community and technical colleges in Wichita are optimistic about job prospects and their ability to position students for employment post-graduation.
John Bardo
Dr. John Bardo was announced as Wichita State’s 13th university president in April, and now he is at the helm of the city’s largest learning institution. Get your first glimpse of Bardo in this Splurge!
Wichita’s bucket list
Pet a lemur, be an extra in a movie, perform some stand up comedy or go to motorcycle school. These are just 4 of the 40 bucket list items of must-dos in Wichita. Add a few to your own list.
The Beggs goodbye
After 13 years as president of Wichita State University, Don Beggs and his wife, Shirley, bid the city a fond farewell. They received the keys to the city and standing ovations seemingly everywhere they go.
Making opera sexy
After his debut on the competitive reality television show “The Voice” former Wichitan Chris Mann's exposure went through the roof. He went from hustling to get 100 new Twitter followers a month to gaining 10,000 followers in a day.
Unique summer activities
Host your own movie party under the stars, turn your family into a bowling team, discover Santa Fe Lake and more. Some off-the-beaten-path ideas for summer fun.
Decoding the autism puzzle
Autism is “the leading developmental disability, and it gets the least amount of funding,” says Connie Ebert of Heartspring. Wichita families find ways to cope with an autism diagnosis, including behavioral therapy and reaching out to each other.
Chasers take the country by storm
Kansas is home base to high-profile storm chasers who pursue developing weather events across the country, in the process facing hazards ranging from Category 4 hurricanes to bad convenience store food.
So you want to be a storm chaser?
Aquire the training, experience and equipment to follow the storms while staying safe. Tips on getting started from the pros
State’s basketball card could be full at big dance
This March might be the maddest ever — we interview WSU men's coach Gregg Marshall, also, KU men return to the NCAA for the 23rd year. An insider's guide to St. Louis.
Adams turning around WSU women ballers long record of futility
More March Madness: Interview with WSU women's coach Jody Adams; K-State Wildcats try to find groove; KU and K-State women's bubble may burst.
From the heart: The Tiahrts’ love story
“The prettiest girl on campus” and a boy with a distinctive walk met at Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri. That’s how Todd and Vicki Tiahrt’s love story began — a love story that’s still being written, day by day.
Go Red for Women
More women die of cardiovascular disease than from the next four causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer. Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s national movement to raise women’s awareness of their risk for heart disease.
12 people you should meet in 2012
Find out who the 12 notable leaders in our community are and read about their exciting challenges ahead.
12 interesting facts about Wichita
What do Mentholatum, the electric guitar, Jones Automobile Company and the entrepreneurial spirit have in common? They all have links to The Air Capital of the World.
Naughty or nice?
Who in Wichita and Kansas has earned a full stocking — and who deserves a lump of coal. Splurge helps the big man out with a preliminary list.
Cruz Williams: Meet Our Cover, Your Kid contest winner
Some of Cruz Williams favorite activities include playing hide-and-seek, chasing the dogs and creating elaborate train routes with his Thomas the Tank Engine collection.
I am thankful for…
Donna Lippoldt, Vickie Engle-Edmundson and Marc Haught find blessings even amidst adversity.
Everything October
October's calendar is being invaded by corn mazes, costume parties, concerts and trick-or-treating. Whether you're a trickster or a treater there's something on the list for you. Boo!
35 Years Strong: Midwest Single Source
Throughout 35 years of mergers and shifting services and product lines, John and Renee Osborne have grown their business, Midwest Single Souce — and learned a few life lessons along the way.
Change a child’s life
The VIP night “Change A Child’s Life” event on Friday, September 16, will benefit the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County. It will be hosted in a beautiful multimillion dollar spec home in Oak Creek created by Doug Buchanan of DB Construction of Wichita.
Hendersons: Where are they now?
After sharing thier experiences of sexual abuse with the world, the Henderson sisters settle into college, jobs and helping others — including working with The Child Advocacy Center.
Higher ed: Best of both worlds
“Employers want people who can communicate effectively and problem-solve...they also want employees who can apply technical skills," according to Jackie Vietti, president of Butler County Community College.
American Indian Festival
Celebrate American Indian culture in a grand way with a variety of educational, informational and fine arts events as well as arts and crafts booths and a contest powwow.
The real CSI
The Real CSI: Sedgwick County’s own “Grissom” tells us the facts vs. the fiction of criminal science investigation.
101 Wichita must-dos
What’s there to do in Wichita? Be inspired by what ICT has to offer. Tour. Experience. Enjoy!
Dreams do come true: Boy with titanium ribs makes Hollywood movie
Clay Beabout helped to write and act in his own full-length feature film with the help of the Make A Film Foundation.
Human Traffic: City-wide bike/walk path guide
Fans of human-powered locomotion have a lot to look forward to this spring and summer: Three new bike trails are in the works and nine downtown walking trails are opening this month. Read the details and download the maps here.
A whole summer of walking
All the details for the Final Friday entertainment planned throughout the summer on the various downtown walking trails that open later this month.
Sonrise Helpers
Rod and Laura Routon plan to combine their love for disabled children and their love for dogs to create a non-profit organization to pair the two.
March madness mania
This year, Wichita has an outstanding March Madness event coming to town in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, and local university teams have received national accolades as well as airtime on national television networks.
Bob Hanson: For the love of the game
Bob Hanson, president and CEO of the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission, developed a love for athletics back in junior high school when he began playing basketball and running track in his small town of LaGrange, Wyoming.
Go Red for Women
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women? February is the National Heart Health Month. Join us in “going red” to raise awareness of heart disease and the effects on women.
Felicia and John Rolfe
Find out how Felicia and John Rolfe have kept the“honey in the moon” for nearly two decades.
Down to the details
Brides and grooms looking for trendy, interesting wedding celebrations will get plenty of help from Wichita vendors.
Meet my mentor
In recognition of National Mentoring Month, four Kansans share words of wisdom from their mentors..
Celebrating 90 years of art: The Wichita Center for the Arts
Olive Ann Beech, Mary R. Koch and Gladys Wiedemann are being honored on the 90th anniversary of The Wichita Center for the Arts. Soulful R&B singer Oleta Adams to perform at the gala.
Your Kid, Our Cover
Julianna Cundiff wants a puppy and a Nintendo DS for Christmas, but one of her wishes has already come true when she was selected as Splurge's cover kid.
Naughty or nice, check this list twice
According to our exclusive sources, Miss Kansas Lauren Werhan, massage parlors, Intrust Bank Arena, casino promoters, and a custom coffin business all have a place on the proverbial list.
Furry Tales: Pets and their people live happily ever after
Share in the stories of five families who opened their homes and hearts to animals in need of adoption, including a surprise chocolate lab and a puppy who got a second chance.
Operating on hope
When Shawna Morris's son suffered from a myriad of unexplained developmental disabilities, she found understanding, compassion — and results — at the Erin Is Hope Foundation.
Coats 4 kids: Kansas firefighters support the Coats for Kids program and more
A new 2011 calendar will feature a firefighter for every month of the year, plus a thirteenth one on the cover.
Breast cancer: It can happen to you. If it does, what do you do?
Dr. Amy Sprole, board-certified plastic surgeon talks about lumpectomy vs. mastectomy, and options for reconstructive surgery. Browse our list of local support groups.
Think Pink: Breast Cancer Survivor Stories
On September 25, the 21st annual Wichita Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will take place at Towne East Square. Six inspiring survivors tell their stories.
Catching up with Gracia Burnham
Nine years after Burnham and her husband, Martin, were kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf Group, a militant group of Muslims, she sat down to talk with Splurge! about what her children are up to, and unreasonable forgiveness.
Brett Harris: the man behind the mic
B-98 FM’s Brett Harris talks about life with his girls (he is surrounded by them), perfecting the perfect pigtail and his own personal tsunami.
