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Hello Wichita! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Plane battery fire warning signs, pull a plane for education, and free pet vaccines + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Early signs of battery trouble: After a plane made an emergency landing from a lithium ion battery fire, a Wichita expert urges watching for overheating and battery life drops in laptops and phones, replacing batteries — learn the warning signs.

Community leaders praise impact: Rainbows United, KSN’s first Community Champion, held a ribbon cutting in Wichita. The nonprofit serves local children with special needs and is now seeking volunteers and inviting tours — see how to get involved.

A lifeline for young livestock: The Orphan Calf Relief Program in Kansas helps rehome calves displaced by wildfires, pairing them with families while ranchers address property needs, USDA assistance available to row crop growers — see how the program works.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Get free pet vaccines and microchips
• Experience The Firebird and a world premiere
• Celebrate St. Patrick’s at Artichoke Midtown
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.

From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.

As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.

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Tune up for snow: If you’re sneaking in one more mountain run, The Slope Ski Shop stocks rentals, repairs, and legit gear, plus advice for that quick Colorado dash. Local and friendly, it’s dialed for mid-season tweaks, so you won’t be wrestling boots in the parking lot.

Crave-worthy shareables, anyone? When your week needs a lift, Sabor Latin Bar & Grille comes through with bright ceviche, grazeable starters, and fresh fruit mojitos or sangria, ideal for splitting, catching up, and “accidentally” ordering one more plate… because who’s counting?

Movie night, but local: Wichita-run and back in the heart of downtown, Boulevard Theatres Old Town mixes fresh releases with quirky picks to make weeknights feel special. When your brain needs a reset, the big screen does its thing… snacks optional, opinions welcome.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

✈ Pull a Plane for Education @ B-29 Doc Hangar, Education and Visitors Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Bring your crew to the B-29 Doc Hangar and see if teamwork, strategy, and pride can move 80,000 pounds of history for a good cause. Teams of 25 tug Doc for bragging rights, kids get STEM fun, spectators can cheer, tour, and one fundraiser flies.

🛍 Women Empowered Spring Market @ East Heights UMC | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Celebrate International Women’s Day with fair and direct-trade finds, local art and jewelry, plus snacks you definitely earned. They’ve moved to East Heights UMC on E. Douglas in College Hill, so bring the good tote, shop with purpose, and meet the makers.

🎲 GOTR Family Bingo @ Chicken N Pickle | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Bingo night at Chicken N’ Pickle to kick off GOTR Heart of Kansas’ spring season. Ten bucks gets you seven games, plus blackout, extra cards, and raffles if you’re feeling lucky. All ages, laughs included, and Be Amazing Room fills fast, rally the crew.

🦝 Trash Panda Color ‘n Cleanup @ Atwater Neighborhood City Hall | Saturday (3/7) at 10:45 AM – Doing good is looking colorful. Join Zania Mason, Friends of the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit, and Get Ya Color On for a neighborhood clean-up with provided grabbers, post-pickup treats, and entry to a vibrant bash at Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center, plus a possible animal ambassador cameo.

🖼 Photo Collage Workshop @ CityArts | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Dust off the shoebox stash and turn family snapshots into art you actually want on a wall. This one-day collage workshop supplies glue, paper, and know-how, you bring printed photos and a mildly sentimental streak. No experience needed, $20, kids under 12 with an adult.

🚲 2nd Sunday Slow Roll + Stroll @ The Monarch | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Second Sunday calls for an easy cruise, not a triathlon. Roll your bike or stroll your legs through Monarch and Delano, starting at the Monarch parking lot by the stadium, catching up with neighbors, scenery, and step counts. No Lycra heroics, just good company.

🎺 Delano Wind Ensemble @ The District Church | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – Whether you can spot Sousa in three notes, or just like the whoosh of well-behaved brass, the Delano Wind Ensemble will make 304 S. Seneca sound grand. Free show, toss in a ten, enjoy hometown talent, and call it a Sunday well spent.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Wichita report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 56°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 53%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. North wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind around 2 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 15%

A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South southeast wind 2 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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