Windows of Discovery: Ruth Gogel at The Clayworks in McPherson
“Fractions of Wonder” exhibits works by the late scientist-turned-photographer.
October 04, 2026
Reading crisis prompts local initiative. One quarter of U.S. adults would struggle to read or comprehend this article.
A literacy simulation was a humbling experience for this writer.
October 02, 2026
The Comic Book Heist: A true story of crime, justice, and the Wichita comic book community
When Daniel Pewewardy noticed something was awry in his retail booth, he asked for help to avenge his lost inventory.
September 30, 2026
Fort Hays State confirms it will close Sternberg Museum, citing cuts in state funding
State budget cuts forced the university's hand, said President Tisa Mason. December 18 will be the last day to visit the natural history museum.
September 29, 2026
Straw House Initiative brings its 'DIY, punk spirit' to Ink & Honey Studios
The long-running exhibition series creates space for provocative, often political work by younger artists.
September 27, 2026
Wichita State faculty see mergers ‘happening under the cover of darkness’
University administration plans to merge sociology with social work, political science with public administration, and English with philosophy, among other changes.
September 25, 2026
After two years in Hutchinson, Salt City Film Festival moves to Wichita — at least for now
The September 26 festival includes 28 films, most by regional filmmakers, on a program that aims to give the audience a break from divisiveness.
September 24, 2026
Out & about with The SHOUT: Clown Jam
Madi White organizes the regular performance series, which is 'unlike anything that most Wichitans have seen.'
September 23, 2026
Splitting Hairs: Hong Chun Zhang at the Mulvane Art Museum
A three-decade survey of the Chinese American artist’s work features precise visual metaphors and a sharp eye for cultural differences.
September 20, 2026
A Wichita performer aims to devour the competition on ‘King of Drag’
Dex O’Neal, aka drag king D. Vour, is one of eight contestants on Season 2 of the reality game show. It premieres Sunday on Revry.
September 19, 2026
Vivian Zavataro to depart the Ulrich Museum of Art for a new job in California
Plans for a new vault, increased attendance, and a capable staff leave the Wichita State Museum ‘better than I found it,’ she said.
September 16, 2026
Nearly 1 in 5 Wichita adults struggle with literacy. New initiative seeks solutions.
The Wichita Journalism Collaborative's new 'Beyond Words: Wichita’s Reading Crisis' initiative aims to raise awareness about literacy struggles.
September 15, 2026
Nearly 20% of Kansas adults struggle with reading. Here's what that means for them and the state
Studies show that about one in five adults in Kansas can decipher letters and even read simple words. But they can’t read well enough to understand instruction manuals, healthcare forms or safety warnings.
September 12, 2026
Stay for the spectacle: Music Theatre Wichita's 'Les Misérables'
Despite minor quibbles, a masterful cast and crew deliver a spectacular season closer for MTW.
September 10, 2026
‘Tosca,’ ‘Cav/Pag’ anchor Wichita Grand Opera’s new season
Other 2026-27 offerings include 'Amahl and the Night Visitors,' 'The Light in the Piazza,' the Vienna Boys Choir
September 08, 2026
The lore behind the viral Seneca Street Liquor jingle that took over TikTok
Maxx James doesn’t work for the Wichita liquor store, nor is he a customer. Yet the improbably catchy tune he created with childhood friend Caleb Hope is on everybody’s FYP.
September 06, 2026
Artists assemble metaphor and meaning in the Lincoln Art Center’s invitational ‘Figure of Speech’
In an invitational exhibition of 24 works, Kansas artists find their own connections between language and embodiment.
September 06, 2026
John Legend helps usher in a new beginning for the Orpheum Theatre
The performance served as a door onto the past and a mirror of Wichita now.
September 03, 2026