Groups raise a toast during a karaoke party at O'Malley's Irish Pub.
By Loren Amelunke March 3, 2026
Are you a family looking for parades, an athlete searching for a 5K or a golf scramble, a single seeking a band or bar crawl? We’ve got your St. Paddy’s Day covered!
Artistic silhouettes of diverse women
By Julie Underwood Burton March 3, 2026
From aviation to the arts, from film to sports, we celebrate the Wichita Women who’ve made their names as trailblazers, entrepreneurs and builders.
Dr. Smartt with her 2015 class trip to Mirador Beach.
By Shaylee Gibbs March 3, 2026
Fifty years ago this professor took over the Spanish program at Friends University and turned it around. That was just the beginning of cultivating worldwide connections.
Ron Baker on the March 2014 cover of SPLURGE!
By Paige Feikert March 3, 2026
He graced our cover in March 2014, and now we’re catching up with former Shocker Ron Baker twelve years later. Read about the many roles he’s added to his impressive resume.
Wichita Shocker Kenyon Giles expresses emotion on the court.
By Paige Feikert March 3, 2026
Leadership in the men’s program and record breaking in the women’s program are making news, along with the retirement of Mike Kennedy, voice of the Shockers.
Matt Freund with his sister-in-law, Tanya, who donated a kidney on his behalf.
By Paige Feikert February 5, 2026
Meet two Wichitans who survived dramatic life changes and are flourishing with a support system in place. There are free resources available to help.
Kansas City Chiefs banner
By Julie Underwood Burton February 5, 2026
In this Q&A Senator Ty Masterson shares all the details on the momentous announcement that the Kansas City Chiefs are making the move to Kansas.
Alicia and Ryan Baty
By Paige Feikert February 5, 2026
For Alicia and Ryan Baty, balancing their four children with Ryan’s roles as Sedgwick County Commissioner and involvement in Christian ministry is a team effort.
Al Higdon photographed in front of Sullivan Higdon & Sink
By Al Higdon January 7, 2026
When Al Higdon introduced two old friends, they conspired and cajoled him into telling the story of his life in book form — a story that parallels the burgeoning aircraft industry in ICT.
Bright desk-scape of blank 2026 notebooks surrounded by pencils and paperclips
By Alexis Evans January 6, 2026
Are you truly excited by your list of resolutions right now? If they don’t spark joy in you, finding some that do could be the first step in making them stick. And that’s just the beginning.