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Top 10 of 2025
Top stories of 2025… Wichita history, Kansas road trips, and a few familiar favorites that kept you clicking all year.
Christa McAuliffe K–8 Academy
Christa McAuliffe Academy honors the legacy of a teacher-turned-astronaut by inspiring Wichita students through hands-on learning, STEM exploration, and the spirit of discovery.
WCT Community Park
WCT Community Park is a hidden gem born from a unique partnership between the city and a local theater, turning unused land into a neighborhood space for play and connection. Its name honors the community that made it possible.
Tex Consolver Golf Course
The Beal “Tex” Consolver Golf Course, named in honor of Wichita’s beloved “Mr. Public Golf,” stands as a lasting tribute to his decades-long dedication to growing the game and mentoring generations of golfers.
Millwood Park
Millwood Park, a new public green space in Wichita, emerged from community advocacy against proposed development, featuring mature trees and open lawns, embodying local identity and tranquility.
Earhart Environmental Magnet
Wichita’s Earhart Environmental Magnet School, opened in 2008, is a state-of-the-art, eco-friendly institution named after aviatrix Amelia Earhart. It evolved from the historic North Riverside School.
Mini-Series: Wichita Riverside Park
A multiple story look at Wichita’s Riverside Park
Carthalite and Creativity: Riverside Park’s Comfort Station
The Riverside Park Comfort Station in Wichita, Kansas, is an Art Deco gem built during the Great Depression with federal funding, designed by visionary L.W. Clapp.
A Soldier’s Story: The Hiker Statue of Wichita
Riverside Park in Wichita proudly hosts the Hiker sculpture, a tribute to the soldiers of the Spanish-American War. This historic statue, representing the enduring spirit and sacrifices of these Hikers, stands as a testament to the past in a picturesque corner of the park.
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