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Wichita Weekend
by B98 FM (KRBB-FM)
Welcome to Wichita Weekend! Wichita Weekend is a weekly public affairs show hosted on Alt 107.3, B98FM, 102.1 The Bull, and Channel963.
Episodes
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Preparation and Safety are Top of Mind, September 26 at Century Two
The Sedgwick County Health Department presents its Annual Emergency Preparedness and Safety Expo, Saturday September 26th in Century II Expo Hall. Jessica Pererra and Ann Houk from the Sedgwick County Emergency Planning Committee stop by the studios to tell us all about it.
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Parade of Stars Impact Weekend October 2nd through 4th
The Down Syndrome Society of Wichita invites you to Wichita's 23rd Annual Parade of Stars Impact Weekend, October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, powered by Thrive Restaurant Group. Natalie Rolfe, DSSW Executive Director, stops by to invite us to this year's event. www.paradeofstars.org.
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Join the Fun of the 2025 Say Grace 5K Thanksgiving Race!
Thanksgiving Day is Thursday November 27th, and that morning, Grace Med Health Clinic's 15th Annual "Say Grace" 5K Thanksgiving Race will take place in Midtown Wichita. The annual family-friendly event has become a Thanksgiving tradition for many in our community. We invite you to come out with...
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Be A Part of Veterans Day Events on Saturday, November 8th
Saturday, November 8th is a day to honor the men and women of our military! Our guest is Ann Houk, Chief Operating Officer of Home Health and Hospice of Kansas. Ann tells us about the Veterans Day Parade downtown and the special "Freedom Under The Stars" Gala that evening at Crestview Country…
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Victory in the Valley's 33rd Annual East-West United for Victory Walk & Celebration October 19th
Our guest is Alma Hammer, Victory in the Valley's Assistant Director and Volunteer Coordinator. Alma comes to invite us to the East & West United for Victory Walk and Survivors Celebration, Sunday October 19th at Equity Bank Stadium. This is Victory in the Valley's ONE & ONLY annual fundraiser...
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The Sedgwick County Emergency Preparedness Expo -- Saturday September 13th
Join us for the first-ever Sedgwick County Emergency Preparedness and Safety Expo, brought to you by Sedgwick County Emergency Management LEPC! This free, family-friendly event is all about being emergency ready and safe. There will be interactive activities, firsthand demonstrations from Fire...
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Autumn and Art 2025 is coming Septemer 12-14
Our guests are Breanna Monk, President of Wichita Festivals Inc., and local artist Sarah Grant, who stop by to tell us about Autumn & Art, the premier al fresco art show in Kansas. Showcasing artists from across the US, we celebrate the creative spirit of our community.Autumn & Art 2025 is...
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Kansas Legal Services Parent Advocate Program Helps Families
Nobody ever said parenting was easy. And for families in crisis, Kansas Legal Services offers the Parent Advocate Program. It's designed to help keep children in their homes and keep families functioning. Parent advocates Shyla Estes and Jill Ayers discuss some of the many ways this program...
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Goodwill's Cajun Food Fest and Mission for 2025 & Beyond
Thursday night, June 5th, outside Century II, it's the 37th Annual Cajun Food Fest, sponsored by Goodwill Industries of Kansas. This not-to-be-missed culinary celebration is just one example of the thousands of ways Goodwill helps make our communities better. Erin Younkin, Goodwill's Chief...
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All Aboard for Andover Heritage Fest May 17th!
Join us for Andover’s newest spring event – HeritageFest! Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at The Heritage (located off Yorktown Road and Kellogg). Andover's Public Information Officer Megan Schapaugh stops by our studio to tell us all about it. HeritageFest celebrates Andover's roots with…
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Eck Auto Group Supports Wichita with Adopt A School and Adopt A Cause
Eck Auto Group here in Wichita is well known for supporting our community. The Adopt A School Golf Tournament in June and the Adopt-A-Cause program near the holidays are two great examples. Community Engagement Director Johanna Pfaff stops by to tell us how you can help Eck Auto Group do great...
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Wichita Riverfest 2025 is set for May 30-June 7
Fireworks! Food! Live Music and Festival Fun! The time is near for Wichita's annual spring celebration, Riverfest! We invite Wichita Festivals CEO Breanna Monk and Allen Howarter, Admiral Windwagon Smith 51, to tell us all about what to expect in 2025! www.riverfest.com
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Celebrate Autism Awareness Month in April with Heartspring
April is Autism Awareness Month, and our guests are Clara Miller and Nikki Bina from Heartspring! They stop by to tell us why this month is so important to so many Wichita area families, and to invite us to the Heartspring Gala on April 12th. www.heartspring.org; www.heartspringgala.org
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Camp Sunflower Spaghetti Night is April 26th
Our guest is Connie Dietz from Pine Valley Christian Church. She stops by to invite us to Camp Sunflower Spaghetti Night, which is Saturday, April 26th, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Calvary United Methodist, 2525 North Rock Road. Camp Sunflower believes that all young people deserve and need...
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Foster ICT -- Because Every Child Deserves Hope and a Future
Every foster parent knows that fostering comes with challenges you’re not always equipped for. Jill Ayers and Foster ICT can help. Jill is a Foster Care specialist whose mission is to give every child hope and a future. Foster ICT is here to equip, empower, and provide resources for currently...
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February is Heart Month -- Join the Nation of Lifesavers
February is American Heart Month, and the American Heart Association encourages you to learn CPR and Join the Nation of Lifesavers. Our guests are Heather Smart, Senior Development Director for the American Heart Association, and Deb Devor-Mullins, a multiple stroke survivor and Chair for the…
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Help the Homeless with The Bridges to Home Holiday Donation Drive
The Bridges to Home Holiday Donation Drive is on now through January 15th. Tori Pedruzzi, the 2024 Miss Augusta, and a Miss Kansas Hopeful in 2025, invites you to make this Christmas merry and bright for individuals at the Open Door Day Shelter. Bring your donations to St. Catherine of Siena…
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Red Kettle Season is Here! Ringers needed, donations welcome!
The red kettles are in place, the bells are ringing, and again, the Salvation Army is working hard to make this a brighter Christmas for all of Wichita. We visit with Major Merrill Powers about the need for bell ringers, The Angel Tree, and much more. www.salvationarmyks.org; www.registertoring.com
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Ooh! Ahh! Time for a family visit to Botanica's Illuminations
Illuminations is a Wichita holiday tradition! Don’t miss the choreographed light shows, hot chocolate and cookies, and a visit with Santa. Botanica Wichita’s Illuminations is open every evening from Nov. 24-Dec. 30. Botanica's Executive Director Dr. Lynette Zimmerman invites us to this year's...
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Sign up for Wichita's Turkey Day 5K -- Grace Med's Say Grace Race on Thanksgiving Day
Every year, somewhere around 1500 of our friends and neighbors come out into that crisp, November morning to run in the Say Grace 5K Thanksgiving Race. Some are amateur athletes who are looking to set their best times. Others are the multi-generations of whole families who have come from far and...
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Celebrating 22 Years of Stubborn Independence at the Tallgrass Film Festival
Utah may have Sundance...but Wichita has Tallgrass! The Tallgrass Film Festival is celebrating 22 years of bringing the best independent films and film-makers to our city. Melanie Addington, Executive Director of the Tallgrass Film Association, tell us all about it. www.tallgrassfilm.org
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A Visit With Traci Kennedy of Catholic Charities of Wichita
Wichita Weekend welcomes Traci Kennedy, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Wichita! Catholic Charities works to serve the hungry, homeless, lonely, disabled, and abused in South Central Kansas. To get help or give help, log on to catholiccharitieswichita.org.
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Join us for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on October 20th
Enjoy a Sunday stroll and help fight breast cancer! Sunday, October 20th, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Riverfront Stadium, it's the American Cancer Society's Making Strides of Wichita event! ACS Senior Development Manager Melissa Easterberg stops by to tell us all about this fun, rewarding…
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Kidzcope is here because no child should ever grieve alone
Losing a loved one is hard -- especially for kids. And the Kidzcope Program at the Wichita Children's Home provides no-fee, peer-based bereavement services to young people ages 3 thorugh 18. WCH Development Officer Kim Pennington and Community Volunteer Tracy Farrell explain why Kidzcope is a…
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Who is the Bravest American? Read This Book and Learn!
For the first time ever, Wichita Weekend is proud to host an author! Ibrahim, author of the new book "The Bravest American," stops by out studio to discuss his inspiring work. Ibrahim, born in 1987 in Nigeria, embodies the quintessential narrative of pursing the American Dream. "The Bravest...
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Wichita Weekend welcomes Keri McGregor, director of Catholic Charities’ Harbor House. Harbor House is more than a safe shelter for survivors of severe violence. Harbor House uses outreach advocacy services to guide survivors of abuse through the...
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The Revival Nights Tour is this Friday night at Park City Arena
Zach Williams is on the road this fall with friends CAIN, Matt Maher, and Ben Fuller for the Revival Nights Tour! The tour kicks off this Friday night September 27th at Park City Arena. Wichita Weekend caught up with Ben Fuller as he prepares to hit the road with the transforming power of music,...
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It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Holiday Galleria
Kick off the Shopping Season at a Wichita tradition! Holiday Galleria, a benefit for Junior League of Wichita, returns to Century Two Expo Hall October 3rd through 6th. Stephanie McCurdy from the Galleria Committee stops by to share the excitement of this year's event. For tickets and more...
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There's no greater family event than Greater Andover Days
Greater Andover Days is the perfect family-friendly event for all ages! Set aside September 27 – September 29, 2024. Greater Andover Days (GAD) includes a parade, fireworks, KidFest, live entertainment, a fishing clinic, a business expo and craft fair, a carnival, a car show, and more. Andover...
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Celebrate All Things Kansas at the 2024 Kansas State Fair Sep 6-15
It's State Fair Time again in Hutchinson! We visit with KSF Director Bryan Schultz about all the exciting things happening at this year's statewide get-together. www.kansasstatefair.com
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Get Together with Genesis for Burgers, Beer, and Kicks for Kids
Our guest is Preston Peterson with Genesis Health Clubs. Everyone knows how great it feels to put on a brand-new pair of shoes! And you can help an underprivileged kid get that same great feeling – when you sign up for the Burgers and Beer 2-mile walk-run fundraiser, Saturday September 21st at…
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Autumn and Art Returns September 13-15!
Autumn & Art is the premier al fresco art show in Kansas. Showcasing artists from across the US, this family-friendly event celebrates the creative spirit of our community. Autumn & Art 2024 is scheduled for September 13th through 15th at Bradley Fair. Wichita Festivals CEO Nancy Duling stops by…
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Victory in the Valley's Autumn Event has a new name and some new features!
Saturday, September 28th, at Riverfront Stadium, it’s the first ever “East and West United for Victory Walk and Survivor Celebration!” Alma Hammer from Victory In the Valley stops by to invite one and all to come out for the fun and fellowship. Register now at victory in the valley dot org....
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Habitat for Humanity's Service For Change Program is in Full Swing
Have you heard about Service for Change? It's a partnership of 16 local breweries, bars, restaurants, dessert businesses who have collaborated together to support Wichita Habitat for Humanity. It began in April of 2024 and continues through April of 2025 with a goal of raising $100,000 to Help...
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Wichita Weekend Hosts Special Olympics Torch Runner Courtney Davis!
Wichita Weekend admires and respects all the great athletes who participate in Special Olympics, and Courtney Davis is one of the very best! In 2023, Courtney was selected to run the final leg of the Special Olympics Torch Run in Berlin. He stops by to tell us about his experiences last year and...
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Schedule your Back To School Exams and Vaccinations now at Hunter Health Clinic
Parents, grandparents, guardians -- now is the time to schedule your kids' back-to-school checkups, vaccines and sports physicals. Hunter Health Clinic has set aside several dates and times in the month of August specifically for your family's needs. Our guests Dr. Conrad Agustin and Paul...
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Join us for Grace Med's Hotcakes for Hopecare July 23rd
It's a fundraiser of a most delicious kind! Grace Med's Hotcake for Hopecare happens Tuesday, July 23rd, from 6 to 9 a.m. at Jimmie's Diner, 3111 North Rock Road. Stop by for a wonderful breakfast and help support Grace Med Health Clinic and the work they do here in the greater Wichita area....
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Bring Your Family To the 2024 Kansas Literacy Fest!
Dive into a world of stories at the 2024 Kansas Literacy Festival, Saturday July 27th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bradley Fair. This free, fun-filled event will use art and storytelling to spark a lifelong love of reading for all ages. It’s a special day jam-packed with activities for the whole...
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Five Kansas Colleges Team Up to Educate the State
There's a nationwide shortage of teachers, in particular, secondary education teachers, and the Educate the State Initiative has been formed to help addresss that shortage. The new public-private agreement brings together Butler Community College, Cowley College, Friends University, Newman...
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Let The Special Olympics Games Begin! May 31st-June 2nd in Maize
The Kansas Special Olympics Summer Games are scheduled for May 31st through June 2nd at Maize High School. KSO Athlete-Leaders Abbi and Ty Griswold tell us what to expect and invite everyone out to watch the competitions! www.ksso.org
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Bring the Family to Jenny Woodstock, May 18th at Nafzger Park
Five years ago, well-known Wichita singer-songwriter Jenny Wood was involved in a serious auto accident that resulted in the loss of her mother and niece. Wichita came to Jenny's support in many ways, and now, Jenny Wood has arranged a special "thank you" benefit concert. Jenny Woodstock takes...
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They're Riding the Divide for Humankind this June!
While you and I might look forward to a leisurely spin down the bike path, three Wichita cyclists are riding from Canada to Mexico to support Wichita's homeless. Beginning June 14th, Marty Johnson of Johnson's Garden Center, Tyler Branine of Bicycle Pedaler, and Cassidy Cheray from Vantage Point...
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The first-ever League 42 Girls Baseball Clinic is May 4th!
The NBC Baseball Foundation is proud to announce a special partnership with League 42 and USA Baseball. The partnership will host a baseball clinic on May 4th for the girls of League 42, instructed by USA Baseball Women’s National Team members Anna Kimbrell and Valerie Perez. Katie Woods from NBC...
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Goddard is on the Go in 2024
Exciting events are coming to Goddard in 2024! The Main Street Market, National Night Out, The Dam Music Festival, and Goddard's Fall Festival are just a few of the fun happenings on the calendar. Angie Duntz, President and CEO of the Goddard Chamber of Commerce, shares the good news!...
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Rise and Shine to Fight Sexual Assault
Join us for the Rise and Shine Brunch, a benefit for the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center and ICT/SOS. It's happening Saturday April 13th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at University United Methodist Church, 2220 North Yale. Teresa Nguyen, WSU Student and member of Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, stops by the...
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Join Us For Dinner and Help Support Camp Sunflower!
On this edition of Wichita Weekend, we welcome back Connie Dietz from Pine Valley Christian Church. Saturday, April 20th, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., they're hosting the fundraiser for Camp Sunflower at Calvary United Methodist, 2525 North Rock Road. Camp Sunflower believes that all young people...
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Get ready for your closeup! The Models and Images Model Search Returns April 28th
It's an annual event that has literally changed lives! Models and Images' Model Search is Sunday, April 28th @ the Wichita Women’s Fair. M & I Owner/CEO Gigi Daskalova and three of her models stop by to tell us all about it. All contestants need to be checked in at the M&I Models booth BY 12pm....
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Welcome to Wichita Weekend! Wichita Weekend is a weekly public affairs show hosted on Alt 107.3, B98FM, 102.1 The Bull, and Channel963.
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