FOOD & DRINK
Raising Cane's coming to Wichita next year: Report
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Popular national chain chicken restaurant Raising Cane's is set to make its debut in Wichita next year. In a release, Raising Cane’s confirmed they are planning to open a Wichita, KS location in 2025. They said the exact site is still to be decided. This...
Meet the founder distilling greatness (and fusion flavors) into Kansas’ first Black-owned vodka brand
Startland News’ Startup Road Trip series explores innovative and uncommon ideas finding success in rural America and Midwestern startup hubs outside the Kansas City metro. WICHITA — Greatness isn’t given; it’s earned, said Troy Brooks. But it comes one step at a time, and not without its challenges, he said. The entrepreneur behind Kansas’ first Black-owned The post Meet the founder distilling greatness (and fusion flavors) into Kansas’ first Black-owned vodka brand appeared first on Startland News.
Sedgwick County Zoo celebrates Cinco de Mayo
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Crowds gathered at the Sedgwick County Zoo on Sunday to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. It was a day spent by many taking in Mexican culture, heritage and music which could be heard all throughout the park. Zoo President Scott Newland said it is another way of...
VA garden producing peace and healing
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - It is a place of peace, comfort, and relaxation but more importantly, it is a place of healing. The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center’s Peace Garden is also more than just flowers blooming but a garden where veterans come to collect their thoughts and heal from traumatic and painful pasts.
RTK launches 13th annual photo contest in Kansas
The Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) 13th annual photography contest opened on Wednesday, May 1. The contest is open to professional and amateur photographers of all ages. Photographs entered will showcase the natural beauty of ranching and grazing lands across the state. The competition offers the chance to explore and capture the many activities, seasons and faces of Kansas ranching.
Wichita State reveals new ‘Forward Together’ mural
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - On Friday, Wichita State University unveils its new “Forward Together” mural at the Duerksen Amphitheater. Visiting street artist and muralist Nathalie Sanchez, who goes by “GLeo,” painted the mural throughout April. Friday’s event doubled as a Cinco de Mayo celebration, featuring live...
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