Quirky and meaningful moments in Wichita's daily life

These articles share a focus on daily life in Wichita shaped by unusual events, creative ventures, and strong community ties. Stories often reveal how eccentric people and odd moments give the city its special feel.

One story introduces a mini-documentary series that profiles a turkey who stands on a local street corner and motorcycling dogs wearing tiny helmets. The new Snick’s Cat Cafe allows visitors to drink coffee while meeting cats ready for adoption. The Ulrich Museum’s collection invites residents to bring personal objects for a community-centered art exhibit.

Wichita’s moments are shaped by the city’s people finding ways to express themselves or connect with others.

Julia Hardenburger and Noah Souza with Snicker, their late cat who is the inspiration for their Snick’s Cat Cafe.

NO. 1: 5 NEW AND UNIQUE WICHITA BUSINESS VENTURES

From women-centric liquor stores to charming cat cafes | Published September 27, 2024 | Read Full Story

Eagle photojournalists Jaime Green, left, and Travis Heying pose in front of a bronze statue of Jackie Robinson when the replica of the first statue was installed at McAdams Park in August 2024. The two have made a documentary, “More Like Jackie,” about the theft and destruction of the statue and the people who rallied to support replacing it.

NO. 2: IN NEW EAGLE DOCUMENTARY, JACKIE ROBINSON TEACHES THE COMMUNITY ABOUT GRACE ONCE AGAIN

Even if you think you know the story surrounding the theft of League 42’s Jackie Robinson statue, a new Wichita Eagle documentary shows there’s more to the story. | Published December 31, 2024 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

NO. 3: SIXTY YEARS LATER, WICHITA STATE 1965 FINAL FOUR TEAM CHERISHES THEIR TIME TOGETHER

The inside story of the 60-year reunion this past weekend to celebrate the WSU basketball team that reached the 1965 Final Four. | Published February 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Taylor Eldridge

Lon Smith is the new executive director of the Great Plains Transportation Museum in downtown Wichita. He’s the first-ever paid employee for the 42-year-old nonprofit. By Travis Heying

NO. 4: WICHITA MUSEUM TAKES A LEAP: ‘I JUST WANT TO SEE LOTS OF PEOPLE THERE ALL THE TIME’

The 42-year-old Great Plains Transportation Museum has hired its first-ever employee, and that could mean big changes for the downtown Wichita nonprofit. | Published March 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

NO. 5: CROWD OF 1,300 BELIEVERS SEEKS ‘JUSTICE TOGETHER’ FOR HOUSING AND HOMELESS IN WICHITA | OPINION

Coalition of Christians, Jews, Bahais and others presses local government for long-term solutions to area’s most persistent problems. | Published May 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Dion Lefler

Spectators still came out in droves to Crestview Country Club to watch the Wichita Open this summer after severe weather damaged the hospitality suites days before it started.

NO. 6: FROM DISASTER TO CELEBRATION: WICHITA OPEN SAVED BY COMMUNITY EFFORT

Severe storms tore up Crestview Country Club, but volunteers rallied to keep Wichita’s biggest golf event on track. | Published June 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Taylor Eldridge

NO. 7: HELP WANTED: WICHITANS TO GET PERSONAL FOR UPCOMING WSU EXHIBITION

The Ulrich Museum exhibition will feature objects that hold personal meaning to their owners or have a connection to Wichita. | Published June 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Amy Geiszler-Jones

NO. 8: ‘A DREAM COME TRUE’: WICHITA WELCOMES TOP CATCHERS FOR BUSTER POSEY AWARD

For three elite college catchers, a trip to Wichita means more than an award — it’s a chance to meet Buster Posey. | Published June 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Taylor Eldridge

Former Wichita State All-American Sydney McKinney has had a significant role in softball’s popularity growing in Wichita and helping bring professional softball to the city. By GoShockers.com

NO. 9: WHY WICHITA’S SOFTBALL BOOM HAS SYDNEY MCKINNEY’S FINGERPRINTS ALL OVER IT

The former Shocker star returns as a pro, playing in front of packed crowds at Wilkins Stadium and seeing firsthand how her influence helped spark the city’s softball boom. | Published June 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Taylor Eldridge

NO. 10: MOTORCYCLING DOGS? A TRAFFIC TURKEY? ICT IN 70 WILL FEATURE THESE UNIQUELY WICHITA TALES

You may have heard about the traffic turkey at Central and Greenwich, but do you know who started his Facebook page? A new Eagle mini-documentary series delves into stories that make Wichita unique. | Published July 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Carrie Rengers

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.