Emily Younger Barnwell

Faith and family. With those, you have everything. February 7 marked my last day on the anchor desk and the end of a nearly 10-year journalism career. It wouldn't have been possible without God, my family, my friends, my mentors, and you. Thank you.

Great article by @CraigAndresKSN about @QuickstepTech's expansion in the United States and Wichita. The @Greater_Wichita is eager to welcome the manufacturing company to town in 2024! ksn.com/news/why-an-au…

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Australia’s largest independent aerospace composite manufacturer, @QuickstepTech, selected the Wichita region for its first United States facility. We are pleased to welcome Quickstep to the #AirCapitaloftheWorld's robust aviation ecosystem. Read more at bit.ly/3ryCJvm.

D1 coaches have been trying to get @CoachLuke137 to leave @sunrisehoops for years. Here's what made this summer the right time (handing program back to @CoachKLindsted) and Texas Tech the right job to work with @CoachGrantMac, @Coach__AC & @MattBraeuer. kansas.com/sports/varsity…

A six-minute commute by foot? You can’t beat that! A pair of Illinois sisters say they’ve discovered a slew of hidden gems since moving to Wichita. #RelentlesslyOriginal Read more at bit.ly/46Yi44v.

Luke Barnwell did an outstanding job coaching and mentoring his players at Sunrise Christian. He walks the walk as a fierce competitor who is extremely respectful with great faith. Super responsive with thoughtful and transparent words. No coach speak. No pretense. He understands the big picture of preparing his players for highly competitive games and for life’s challenges. He will be a tremendous asset to Grant McCasland and Texas Tech basketball. @CoachLuke137 @CoachGrantMac @TexasTechMBB

See the Keeper of the Plains in #DowntownWichita from a leisurely boat ride or rent a kayak to explore the Arkansas River. 🛶 Learn more about river recreation in Downtown Wichita at DowntownWichita.org. 📸: ICT RiverRides on Facebook

@jimmyjanda @CoachLuke137 Yes! Lubbock! Where are you?

@EmilyYounger_ @CoachLuke137 You guys came to Texas?!

I couldn’t be more proud of my husband, @CoachLuke137. May your light and love for the Lord shine through in our new adventure in Texas!

How can your company differentiate itself to attract top talent? Local recruitment experts at RecruitAERO detail changing candidate expectations and what you can do to stand out. Get their tips here: bit.ly/44dDRCW.

“If you aren’t using this, you all should.” A recruiting expert at RecruitAERO credits #ChooseWichita for helping her company sell the region to employees. Read about their approach to hiring and what #RelentlesslyOriginal resources they found useful at bit.ly/3NTdWey.

TFW an Austin-based band endorses your city next to the Live Music Capital of the World as a perfect place to live. 😍 #RelentlesslyOriginal

If you haven't heard, the @CityofWichita is an amazing place to live, work and play. Check out why this #California family chose to make #Wichita home in the article below.

Lord, I know this is true. Help me live each day as evidence that I believe this.

How do we retain and attract talent to the Wichita region? A new Kansas scholarship program is doing just that and filling critical-need occupations. Read more about the benefits and how it works at bit.ly/3C3AQsP.

A pair of Wichita brothers have successfully revitalized a blight-ridden entrance into the city, bringing new businesses and opportunities along with it. 📲 Read how they say the Partnership helped spur the vision here: bit.ly/3BCIVV1.

“We are a city that is making the impossible, possible,” said Partnership President Jeff Fluhr as he delivered a presentation on the remarkable advancements in downtown Wichita at Visit Wichita’s annual meeting today. #WeAllBuildWichita Read a recap at bit.ly/45nveXZ.

Did you know there are more advanced manufacturing internships, specifically for high school students, in the @CityofWichita than in many other parts of the country? A California teen is taking advantage of @SpiritAero's unique opportunities. Read the full story below. #wichita

The Partnership's Strategic Advisory Team heard from Debra Franklin @WichitaState, Jeremy Hill @wsuCEDBR, and Todd Knight @McCownGordon, on the region's state of economic development and how we can capitalize on opportunities for continued economic success. #WeAllBuildWichita

This is phenomenal news for the @maizekansas and @SedgwickCounty economy and workforce. We look forward to welcoming the North Carolina company to the Midwest. Thank you to all of the partners who helped make this expansion possible.