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
That unwavering Canadian kindness: ‘Come from Away’ at Roxy’s
An ensemble of strong singers and actors portrays the multitudes impacted by the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
September 01, 2026
Artist-driven and unrepeatable: The Wichita Symphony’s ‘Neon Strings’
The WSO Connects program featured music by minimalist composer Philip Glass and new-wave pop hits in a concert at Odd Fellow Hall.
August 31, 2026