Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of October.
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🏘️ Community
City of Wichita said residents in Chapin Park have two days to leave; over 20 have already departed, but some are asking to stay until March to secure pet-friendly housing as cleanup starts Oct.
13 (the city is working with local shelters).
🎭 Culture
Botanica changes its name to Bootanica for a Halloween celebration every weekend in October at the gardens near downtown.
Families can enjoy festive decorations and kid-friendly activities like laser tag and bingo, with free entry for children two and under.
🎓 Education
Wichita USD 259 is reviewing a bond issue designed to upgrade school facilities and modernize classrooms.
The board met this week (further funding details are expected to be shared soon).
🏛️ Government
Drivers are urged by the Kansas Highway Patrol not to swerve to avoid deer in mating season, as swerving risks collisions with other vehicles + may cause more serious accidents.
Call 911 if you hit a deer and slow down as sunset approaches.
🏈 Sports
Kapaun Mount Carmel defeated Bishop Carroll 14-6 when Gage Nye intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Oct.
11. The win gave the Crusaders their fourth straight victory and handed Carroll its first loss of the season.
Returning point guard Michael Gray Jr. received NCAA clearance to play a fifth season after obtaining a retroactive medical waiver following an early career injury.
He appeared in a closed-door scrimmage Saturday at Charles Koch Arena, and the Shockers will begin their season on Nov. 4 against Cal State Northridge.
Racers are preparing for the Prairie Fire Marathon scheduled for later this month in Wichita.
The event will offer several routes through local neighborhoods and parks and will welcome local athletes and community runners.
Collegiate pulled a major upset by defeating No. 2 Cheney 47-29 on Friday night at their campus—ending a long losing streak.
The Spartans will face Trinity next week while Cheney aims to bounce back from its second loss.
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