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Good morning Wichita! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Wichita's Old Chicago locations suddenly stopped serving beer and cocktails
  • Meet the B-52 expert who made Wichita his permanent home
  • How did Bishop Carroll overpower Wichita East in girls flag football?

Also on today's calendar: Kolby Cooper and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 91, low: 74.
  • Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Old Chicago can't serve alcoholic drinks in Wichita now, but it's working on it (kansas.com) — If you're heading to any of the three Old Chicago locations in Wichita, be aware they currently can't serve alcohol because the chain missed a liquor license renewal. Managers say they've requested reinstatement and hope approval comes soon, but for now the restaurants are closing early and posting signs promising pints again once the issue is resolved.
   

2. Air Force veteran brought his B-52 expertise to Wichita and Boeing (ksn.com) — A longtime Wichita resident and Air Force veteran who specialized in B-52 bombing and navigation brought that expertise to Boeing facilities here after serving at bases nationwide. He's remained in the Air Capital since retiring from the military, praising how Kansas now treats veterans and inviting locals to nominate others for recognition in the Veteran Salute series.
   

3. Girls flag football: Bishop Carroll takes down East (ksn.com) — Bishop Carroll's girls flag football team dominated Wichita East at home, winning 32-6 in a City League matchup. Carroll now prepares to host Wichita Northwest on Sept. 16, while East looks to rebound in a home game against undefeated Kapaun Mt. Carmel on Monday evening, giving Wichita fans several local flag football showdowns to catch.
   

4. Suburb names new city administrator after current one accepts job in Wichita (kansas.com) — Wichita is gaining a new assistant city manager as Andover city administrator Jennifer McCausland moves into a key leadership role at City Hall. Andover has promoted assistant administrator Jolene Graham to replace her, aiming for continuity in city operations while Wichita prepares to welcome McCausland to help oversee more than 3,300 municipal employees.
   

5. Annual contest determines the best-tasting tap water in Kansas (ksn.com) — Wichita is hosting the annual taste test that crowns Kansas' best tap water, with judges sampling and scoring entries from utilities across the state. This year, the City of Iola's water took top honors, but the event itself brought statewide bragging rights competition right into Wichita.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Some positive vibes for the day.
    Dog Days of Summer at College Hill Pool was a barking good time last night! (Nextdoor North High)
  • I sincerly thank all the good people on here.for taking care of old man, who now thinks he can get what ever he wants with a small woof.He does get what he wants and knows it, and he doing lot of woofing this morn. He is deaf. But he can still see
    and read.he see bags of treats and sits and stares at them and woofs untill i break down and give him one.so now going to hide treats keep food bowl… (Nextdoor Stanley/Aley)
  • City of Wichita Kansas posted a job opening for Maintenance Specialist (C) - 619 - Buildings - 3rd Shift (Open to City of Wichita Employees Only) in Wichita. Apply here.
  • Spirit Aerosystems, Inc. posted a job opening for Fabrication Material Handler in Wichita. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wichita here.

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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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