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Daily editionFriday, January 2nd, 2026

Good morning, Wichita.

The Daily Wichita Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.

Community

  1. More than 500 people gathered at Cheney State Park on Thursday during First Day Hikes, a statewide event where families, serious hikers, and groups took a five-mile trail to kick off a healthy 2026.

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  2. More than 500 people joined Kansas' First Day Hike at Cheney State Park on Jan. 1, celebrating the new year with a scenic outdoor walk that brought neighbors together to kick off healthy beginnings.

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  3. Tom Shine, who began reporting on The Range in 2020, bids farewell today after covering more than 120 local stories from pandemic challenges to community milestones — ending his cherished run with the series.

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Health

  1. Dry January is a month-long challenge at The Phoenix gym that offers free fitness & community events for residents who have been sober for at least 48 hours, helping them build healthy connections for sustained recovery.

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  2. A Wichita gym launched a program on Jan. 1 offering free incentives for members who maintain sobriety + the initiative aims to support healthy lifestyle choices in the community.

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  3. The East YMCA saw a surge in memberships on Thursday as locals began their fitness journeys using new body scans.

    They will join a six-week YROX challenge starting Jan. 19 and group workouts at Pack the Studios beginning Jan. 10.

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  4. The CDC reported high flu activity in Kansas last week, with rising hospitalizations+ prompting Wichita residents to take precautions during holiday gatherings as young children are especially affected.

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  5. The YMCA is keeping local members on track with their New Year’s fitness resolutions by offering updated workout programs at local branches today.

    Members can access flexible schedules to support their health goals as part of a community wellness effort.

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  6. Doctors warned that flu cases are expected to increase after the holidays and advised Wichita residents to consider vaccination and preventive measures.

    The alert cautions that local clinics may see higher patient volumes in the coming weeks.

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