Good morning to you Wichita! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Viking Cruises Summer Savings at AAA Through Aug. 31 and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Rotting meat, expired food, trash piles, flies & more at Wichita KS restaurants (kansas.com) — Recent state inspections found several Wichita-area restaurants and food businesses out of compliance, including issues like improper food temperatures, flies, and trash buildup. The report lists specific Sedgwick County locations, violations, and upcoming reinspection dates, plus how residents can check inspection records or file complaints.
2. Charolette Jean Elliot (ulyssesnews.com) — Wichita native Charolette Jean Elliot, a Wichita East High and St. Joseph School of Nursing graduate, is remembered for her long nursing career that began at Sedgwick County and Wichita clinics before she settled in Ulysses. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service in Ulysses on September 19 honoring her life, devotion to family, and love of summers in Colorado.
3. Two hospitalized after motorcycle crash in Harvey County (ksn.com) — Two people were seriously hurt in a motorcycle crash on I-135 in Harvey County Saturday afternoon, and both were taken to a Wichita hospital. One victim is in critical condition as authorities continue investigating the single-vehicle wreck near mile marker 37.
4. Todd D. Koob 1967-2026 (hutchpost.com) — Hutchinson-area friends and family are mourning Todd D. Koob, who was born in Wichita and built a 35-year career in corrections while raising a family rooted across Kansas, including a daughter living in Wichita. Loved for his music, martial arts, and devotion to family, he'll be remembered at a celebration of life at his home on September 12.
5. Countdown to Kickoff: Wichita Collegiate hopes for bounce-back under new head coach (catchitkansas.com) — Wichita Collegiate's football team is trying to rebound from a 3-6 season under new head coach Brian Hill, with players emphasizing toughness and resilience. The Spartans kick off their new era at home against El Dorado on September 4.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ok Wichita! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Wichita Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.