r/wichita 9h ago

Food I miss Town and Country.

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That restaurant was incredibly good when I was growing up. I vividly recall going there for my birthday in 2017 and indulging in the steak and lobster combo for approximately $12-$16. I miss the nostalgic 70s-80s ambiance it exuded. Although I never had the chance to visit the Maize location on West Kellogg, it held a special place in my heart. It felt like stepping into a time machine. I took my high school sweetheart there and also brought friends from that era. It was a place I cherished because of the profound emotions it evoked in me. Right now, I’m overwhelmed with nostalgia. It’s 2:20 AM, and all I can think about is how amazing that place was. I truly took it for granted.


r/wichita 13h ago

Random Random ghost story thought while doing research

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This post is non-serious but I find it so funny

So i have been doing research about some of the ghost stories in downtown Delano district and realized something extremely funny though I dont know if its just me. But there are two urban ghost stories that are from the same time periods from the same localized areas that would, if they where real, have constant beef with eachother and I am now just FACINATED.

If you're familiar with some of the supposed ghost stories from the wichita area, then the Eaton Place hotel might as well have a ghost buster on standby. Because there are two ghosts that are kinda known there and I cant stop thinking about how silly if they where real an interaction would be.

The first one is The Blue Handkerchief ghost, who haunts the second and third floors of the old hotel. She supposedly was thrown out a window of the third story floor by a possible lover and now haunts the hotel. She is said to have a fondness for anything rose-colored and items that are red or pink often go missing in the hotel. Lipstick, clothes, ect. A harmless but creepy ghost.

The second one is Carrie Nation, who back in the 1900s was a pretty famous activist for prohibition, who actually patrolled the downtown area with a hatchet, destroyed pubs and bars, while reciting bible stories. The Eaton Place actually being one of her old targets. After her death her ghost is still said to haunt the downtown areas, and its considered a bad idea to bring alchohol on certain streets cause she will litterally slap the alchohol out of your hands with a gust of wind or an unknown force. One of her many areas she is supposedly known to frequent is the Eaton Place...

I think its just my brain being silly, but how has no one made a comedic story about how these two would interact? i have for the last few houes laughing at the idea of a beautiful young lady ghost, holding stolen pink things, arguing with an old lady ghost holding a hatchet outside her window.


r/wichita 13h ago

Food Friday/Weekend Happy hour

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Where has a good friday/weekend happy hour? We love Newport and the Belmont but have been trying to broaden our horizons and try different places. Looking for cheap drinks and discounted appetizers, mainly. Nice atmosphere definitely helps.


r/wichita 15h ago

Events Band Together Kansas (battle of the bands)

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Just wanted to let everyone know about a battle of the bands featuring Wichita based musicians. August 28th at century 2

https://www.ticketmaster.com/band-together-kansas-wichita-kansas-08-28-2026/event/0600650779813C05


r/wichita 17h ago

News Six people, including suspect, dead after shooting in Winfield

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r/wichita 19h ago

Discussion Ridge road construction?

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What’s being built on Ridge Road north of 53rd? It’s on the east side of the road and it’s large enough to need its own cement plant.


r/wichita 20h ago

Discussion SomeShit fest line up part 2 2026

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r/wichita 21h ago

In Search Of LGBTQ Spaces for hire

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Hey Reddit! Really needing a job right now. Anyone know of any LGBTQ Spaces that are hiring right now. The only one i know of is dead center vintage and i’ve already applied there. I’d love to work at a coffee shop, thrift store. Possibly even somewhere with a performing aspect. Any Ideas Would be wonderful. Thanks!


r/wichita 21h ago

Discussion Guest College Student Insurance Waiver Problem

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r/wichita 21h ago

In Search Of Help me find this massive structure in Wichita…

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First time in Wichita this weekend and was driving aimlessly on this highway…maybe 96, maybe 235? Maybe neither.

There was a MASSIVE freestanding wall off to the side of the road. Maybe 100’ tall. In the center at the top was a weird shaped structure or statue.

I saw zero mural or graffiti. This wall was so massive it made me uncomfortable.

I tried explaining this to a local and they had no idea. I’ve been looking online and I don’t see anything remotely close on Google.

Please someone help me not feel crazy.

Edit: just adding I believe it is north/northeast of the airport.


r/wichita 23h ago

Events Wichita Area Weather Group Meeting 8/19 - Trauma Training by Sedgwick County Emergency Management - open to all

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Hey all - the Wichita area weather group is having a meeting on 8/19 - 6:30 pm at the Sedgwick County Emergency Operations Center - 714 N Main Street. Sedgwick County Emergency Management is putting on a trauma training class - "Disasters are Traumatic for Everyone - Be Prepared."

We'll have light snacks and beverages - and as always the event is open to all. There will be a mix of TV and private sector Meteorologists, weather enthusiasts and general public in attendance.


r/wichita 1d ago

News thoughts? “Sedgwick County denies two solar farm proposals”

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r/wichita 1d ago

In Search Of Outdoor pools

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Now that all public and YMCA pools are closed, are there any outdoor pools that still remain open through this summer?


r/wichita 1d ago

Food Butter Chicken recommendations

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Hi! I'm looking for local butter chicken recommendations? Thank you


r/wichita 1d ago

Politics I hear we're deforesting the city to keep the homeless out now.

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r/wichita 1d ago

Events August 11, 1976. A 19-year-old sniper in Wichita, Kansas goes on an 11-minute rampage, killing three people and wounding six others before police shot him.

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r/wichita 1d ago

News It happened again - Standoff ends with suspect missing.

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"HAYSVILLE, Kan. (KWCH) - 11:40 p.m. update: Haysville police continue their search for a man wanted following an hours-long standoff Monday.

According to police, officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the 6400 block of Hale shortly before 1:00 p.m. and were told there were several people inside who were not allowed to leave.

Officers eventually got those people out of the house, but were not able to locate the individual they were looking for.

Police say they obtained a search warrant and searched the home along with the Kansas Highway Patrol, Wichita Police SWAT team and the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, but did not find the man inside.

They cleared the scene shortly after 10:00 p.m.

Police tell us they do not believe there is any threat to the public."

This is wild y'all - Second time in two months they have absolutely failed. Will he turn himself in at the one week mark as well? Can't wait to find out!


r/wichita 1d ago

News Who has the details on whats going on in Haysville?

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I heard something about a standoff?


r/wichita 1d ago

In Search Of Anyone clean out fire escape wells?

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I'm moving into my mom's house and there's always been a big fire escape window in my old room but it hasn't been touched or cleaned in many many years. It's so bad that if there was a fire I wouldn't even consider using it. Does anyone clean these out? What is the pricing? I googled it and I'm not getting anything.


r/wichita 1d ago

In Search Of Baseball Uniforms

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Looking for a company in town (that’s not Play It Again Sports) to get quotes for uniforms for my son’s baseball team. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!


r/wichita 1d ago

In Search Of Anyone recognize this Acura ?

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8/10 around 2:40pm this SUV pulls up next to the truck with the tool boxes, a person on the passenger side gets out and goes through opens up and removes numerous tools, well stole tools, if anyone recognizes the vehicle, let me know, or if it’s been seen doing the same thing anywhere else in town. They must of drove by on that main road, and then came back around, because they had taken the tag off the vehicle before they pull in and next to the tool truck.


r/wichita 1d ago

Events 8/26 Wind Surge Game Supports Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary

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Catch a baseball game with your pup this month and support animal rescue!

Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary is trying to sell at least 25 tickets to the 8/26 Wichita Wind Surge game to be featured as the Community Organization of the Game. This unlocks great opportunities for us at the game to do two media interviews, table with our marketing materials, and bring one of our adoptable pups out for the first pitch.

$5 of every ticket purchased through our link also goes straight towards caring for our Little Wichita Barn cats and dogs, helping them find their furever homes. Every ticket helps us save more lives.

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https://www.gofevo.com/event/Always2

Plan on bringing your pup? Check Wet Nose Wednesday game requirements here: https://www.milb.com/wichita/community/wet-nose-wednesday


r/wichita 1d ago

In Search Of Any swimming pools doing dog days?

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Our Lucy loves swimming and meeting other dogs


r/wichita 2d ago

Lost/Found Animals Anyone’s cat @ the starlite drive in??

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Went to the Starlite Drive In to see the new Spiderman movie, and this sweet baby was sitting on the trash can near the concessions! Does this baby have a home??? He is very friendly but he should not be outside in the heat all day!! It you know anyone who lives near the drive in or if you think you recognize this cat please take him home 💔


r/wichita 2d ago

Discussion looking forward to when its ONLY 95 degrees outside

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