Largest Freddy’s Franchisee Surpasses 130 Locations With Acquisition of Another Franchisee
JRI Hospitality grew its portfolio to more than 130 units with the acquisition of another Midwestern Freddy's operator. The largest Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers franchisee took over a bigger share of the system by acquiring another 43 locations. JRI Hospitality, which owned nearly 90 locations, bought...
JJ’s That’s Awesome: A Wichita Rescue Shows Compassion Knows No Species
Today, the AWESOME is found in Wichita. Wichita Animal Action League does amazing work for Animal Welfare in the Wichita area, but it was a recent act for human welfare that really speaks volumes to the types of humans volunteering for WAAL. In a post on Facebook, they talked about an unhoused man named Devin, who...
Shockers earn No. 2 seed, advance to AAC semifinals
Shockers earn No. 2 seed, advance to AAC semifinals Shockers earn No. 2 seed, advance to AAC semifinals Shockers earn No. 2 seed, advance to AAC semifinals
Delano hosting first St. Patrick’s parade since city allowed carrying open alcohol
City leaders said up to 30,000 people could attend the festivities, which will be the first Paddy Day Parade since Delano became a common consumption district.
Kan. man, accused of attempted abduction of 8-year-old, faces a judge
SEDGWICK COUNTY — A man accused of attempting to kidnap and 8-year-old in Wichita made his first court appearance in the case Wednesday. Tanner J. Warren, 27, was charged with attempted kidnapping and attempted interference with parental custody, according to online jail records. Just before 11:30a.m. Saturday,...
Wichita Falls City Council to consider millions in spending on Tuesday
The Wichita Falls City Council will have some big-ticket spending items to consider when they meet Tuesday. The meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. in the Seminar Room at the Multi-Purpose Events Center, 1000 Fifth Street. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on the city’s website. Councilors will...
Wichita City Council holds budget retreat after sales tax rejection
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita City Council wrapped up a budget retreat Friday, following voters’ rejection of a sales tax measure. The session was led by new City Manager Dennis Marstall, who asked each council member to identify their top budget priorities. Council members expressed minor disagreements on...
Wichita’s Favorite Food Truck Series: Tacos El Sol
Welcome to the kick off of a new series for this year dubbed Wichita’s Favorite Food Truck Series. I want to highlight some of my personal favorite food trucks. The first stop brought me to Tacos El Sol. 3180 S Meridian, Wichita, KS 67217. 316-992-4449. Thursday-Saturday: 4pm – 9:30pm...
Wichitans voice opposition to data centers
They came sporting yellow “No Data Center” tee-shirts. Dozens of them in a crowd of hundreds. A sign of growing opposition to the AI manufacturers who want to build their projects. It wasn’t in Coweta, Yukon, or any other Oklahoma city, but in Wichita, Kansas. They came to...
Wichita Kansas Weather Alert: Strong Winds Sunday Followed by Near-Zero Wind Chills
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wichita, Kansas – A powerful cold front sweeping across Kansas on Sunday will bring very strong winds, falling temperatures, and scattered snow showers, creating hazardous travel conditions across the...
