Thursday, January 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Wichita firefighters swiftly extinguished a small attic fire on New Year's Eve, with no injuries or damage estimate reported. KNSS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Home prices are beginning to stabilize nationally, yet high mortgage rates drive Wichita buyers to search for homes in areas with lower costs. The Voice
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Residents of Wichita are focusing on new fitness and health goals for the new year, with activities ranging from running a 5K to lifting weights, alongside participating in the YMCA's new cooking classes to learn how to prepare healthy meals. KWCH
- ➤ A Wichita auto shop emphasizes the importance of checking tires, coolant, battery, and oil to prepare vehicles for winter weather. KWCH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas Shrine Bowl announced the initial 88 players selected to participate in the 2025 event, emphasizing the game's support for Shriners Children’s Hospital. KWCH
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Clay Street Unit Live Performance
Clay Street Unit, a band from Denver, CO, brings their energetic blend of southern country, folk, and bluegrass music to WAVE in Wichita for an engaging live performance.
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Cars for Charities Rod & Custom Car Show
The Cars for Charities Rod & Custom Car Show is Kansas's largest indoor car show featuring hundreds of local and national show cars, vendor exhibits, and a free Kid’s Zone with various activities.
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2025 US Figure Skating Championships
The 2025 US Figure Skating Championships will take place from January 20-26 in Wichita, Kansas, featuring top athletes competing in various skating disciplines.
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29th Annual No-Till on the Plains Winter Conference
The event is a conference focused on no-till farming practices featuring keynotes from notable experts in the field, held at the Wichita Marriott.
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Weekly Lorcana Azurite Sea Tournament in Wichita, KS
The Wichita Lorcana Season 6 Weekly Tournament takes place every Friday at 7 PM at Headshots Arcade, offering participants an Azurite Sea Booster Pack just for registering.
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Orphan Jon and the Abandoned Live Performance
Experience a live music performance by Orphan Jon and the Abandoned at The Humidor Cocktail Lounge in Wichita.
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Stronger Together Pickleball Event in Wichita
This event offers a beginner clinic and skills drill class followed by small bites and a guest speaker, centered around a social evening of pickleball activities.
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Adele
Experience the enchanting music of Adele performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a unique candlelit setting at the Kansas Aviation Museum.
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Live Performance by Dustin Arbuckle & the Damnations
Dustin Arbuckle and the Damnations will perform live at Central Standard Brewing.
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