Rural America’s favorite motorsport, the Tractor Pull, is back in Kansas for the first time in decades. July 1st through 3rd, the Wild West Tractor Pull Nationals come to Dodge City Raceway Park. We visit with veteran tractor pull announcer Doc Riley about this “family fun event.” Get your tickets now online at http://www.dodgecityracewaypark.com/tickets.

We talk with Jan Hale, Tiffany Davison, and Richard Powell from the American Red Cross about the current blood shortage and how you can help, as well as the upcoming Red, White, and You blood drive that's coming up from July 1-3. Details at RedCrossBlood.org (Sponsor code: RWY-KS)

June is Cancer Survivor Awareness month, and on this edition of Wichita Weekend, we visit with Susan Perkins from the Relay For Life Leadership Team, and Lisa Brown, a three-time cancer survivor and Voice of Hope Representative. We discuss the upcoming 2021 Relay for Life Event this July, the importance of regular cancer screenings, and more.

May is Stroke Awareness Month. Be aware of your risks for stroke. Learn why women are especially at risk, and what you can do reduce those risks. We visit with Danecia Williams, a local stroke survivor, and Heather Smart, Senior Director of the American Heart Association.

The 50th Anniversary season continues with “No More Talk Of Darkness,” May 13th through 16th, outdoors at Capitol Federal Amphitheater. We visit with the star, Jeremy Stolle, about the upcoming performance. It’s a celebration of mega-hits from Broadway, including Phantom of the Opera.

We kickoff Mental Health Awareness Month with a conversation with Eric Litwiller, Director of Development and Communications with the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas. The MHA has been in our community for 64 years driving the conversation about Mental Health.

Wichita Weekend visits with Music Theater of Wichita’s Julius Thomas III, star of Smokey Joe’s Café, which will be performed live, under the stars, at Capitol Federal Amphitheater in Andover, April 28-May 2nd. We will also chat with Richard James and Dustin Devaughn of DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers about the “Think Before You Drink Program” for Cinco De Mayo, and Terri Mott of Wichita Festivals about the 2021 Wichita Riverfest.

Teresa Lovelady, CEO of Health Core Clinic in Wichita, gives us an update on the current availability of Covid-19 Vaccines for everyone ages 16 and older, and discusses the many ways Health Core Clinic and similar agencies serve our community.

After taking a year off, the Wichita River Festival returns in 2021 with a special two-part format. Teri Mott from Wichita Festivals fills us in on all the new changes.

Wichita Weekend visits with Venus Lee, CEO of Grace Med Health Clinics, about new Covid-19 Vaccination Program options for the uninsured and underserved members of our community. Learn the simple steps for how and where to get a Covid-19 vaccination, at no cost to you, with help from Grace Med. www.gracemed.org.