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Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wichita State and United Way of the Plains partner for Champions for Literacy events, aiming to raise $15,000 for local literacy programs and provide books to students in the Shocker neighborhood. KWCH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas Highway Patrol warns buyers to conduct thorough checks when buying vehicles on Facebook Marketplace, after recovering a stolen 2020 Dodge Charger misrepresented as a 2016 model in Wichita. KWCH
- ➤ Gerardo Aguero-Hernandez was sentenced to nearly 114 years in prison for kidnapping and raping a woman in 2018, adding to a previous life sentence for similar crimes, totaling over 153 years of imprisonment. KWCH
- ➤ A 31-year-old former softball coach in Wichita was arrested on multiple charges including unlawful sexual relations and aggravated indecent liberties with a child, based on allegations from an 18-year-old former player. KSN
- ➤ The Wichita Police Department is investigating a report of a possible abduction attempt involving a 14-year-old girl and a maroon sedan in south Wichita. KWCH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Voters in the USD 259 School District will decide on a $450 million bond issue for infrastructure modernization on Feb. 25, which aims to rebuild and replace aging schools without raising taxes but closes historically significant buildings in Wichita's Black community. The Voice
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wichita City Council plans to discuss implementing a real-time information center and a grant for flood management, enhancing first-responder efficiency and addressing downtown flooding concerns. KNSS
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Candlelight Valentine's Day Concert
Experience romantic music from a string quartet, featuring classics from beloved films and composers in a unique candlelight setting.
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Josh Weathers Band Live Performance
Josh Weathers, a soulful singer-songwriter from Fort Worth, showcases a high-energy rock and soul live show at WAVE, with a focus on hope and strong audience connection.
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35th Annual Winterfest Bluegrass Festival in Wichita
The Winterfest Bluegrass Festival features various performances and activities, including workshops, kids activities, and multiple jam sessions over two days.
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Scout Night with Wichita Thunder
Scout Night offers an evening of hockey hosted by the Wichita Thunder, featuring a scout parade and a commemorative patch.
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Wichita Valentine's Weekend Sweetheart Run: 5K and 10K
This annual event encourages individuals to celebrate Valentine's weekend by participating in competitive 5K and 10K races at Sedgwick County Park.
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Chair Yoga Session at Maize Recreation Commission
Chair Yoga sessions at Maize Recreation Commission focus on enhancing strength, flexibility, and balance through adaptive exercises suitable for all mobility levels.
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Beginner Chair Yoga Class at Club Hope
This beginner-friendly chair yoga class at Club Hope focuses on strengthening exercises, joint mobility, and mindfulness techniques in an inclusive environment.
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February Social: Bourbon Tasting at Shift Auto Society
This event features a bourbon tasting along with food and drinks at Shift Auto Society in Wichita, Kansas.
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One Night with Elvis: A Tribute Concert
Experience a tribute to Elvis Presley featuring Dale Kenny and the Night Classick's, renowned Las Vegas Elvis tribute artist.
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Chair Yoga at Haysville Senior Center
Chair Yoga offers accessible yoga practices supported by a stable chair, targeting strength, balance, and mindfulness for various mobility levels.
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