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Wichita
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Always and Furever Animal Sanctuary in Wichita will open its doors this week to care for animals in need, focusing on newborn kittens and senior dogs. The sanctuary will operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and invites local volunteers for orientation. KSN
- ➤ A 'No Kings' protest is scheduled in Wichita—organizers plan to voice their concerns, though details on timing and location remain unconfirmed. KWCH
- ➤ Jewish leaders in Wichita expressed cautious optimism after 20 Israeli hostages reunited with their families, hoping this event marks a step toward long-lasting peace after two years of conflict. Emeritus Rabbi Michael Davis of Congregation Emanu-El noted the release coincided with Simchat Torah and acknowledged that many families still wait for missing loved ones. KWCH
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Kansas drivers must stay alert for deer as crashes in 2024 led to 5 deaths and 674 injuries—officials warn deer breeding season will bring more accidents until November and urge drivers to brake firmly and keep in lane. KSN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kansas held a dedication event for its first Holocaust memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in Wichita this past weekend. The memorial took two years to complete and features six panels that share information about the Holocaust. FOX Kansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A woman from Ellis said her property taxes jumped after she and her husband renovated a vacant bowling alley into an event venue and testified to lawmakers Monday. Her tax bill increased from $3,510 in 2022 to $20,810 after repairs — she is asking for property tax reform. KWCH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Wichita Fire Department dressed in superhero costumes to surprise pediatric and burn patients at Ascension Via Christi—using an aerial bucket to bring cheer and ease the hospital's tight atmosphere. KSN
- ➤ Parks Motors donated $10,000 to the Wichita Cancer Foundation to help 16 cancer patients cover their $600 monthly premiums—reducing financial stress as patients continue treatment and care. KSN
- ➤ Kansas State University researchers are studying the Asian longhorned tick that infects cattle and can cause anemia, weakness, and even death. The lab work will help cattle producers safeguard vulnerable young calves—while monitoring potential human health risks. KWCH
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ During October National Car Care Month, AAA urged drivers in Wichita to inspect vehicles that average more than 12 years old—following its checklist to test batteries, check tire tread, fluids, and wiper blades, and replace brakes and belts as needed. AAA noted that vehicles 10 years old or older are twice as likely to break down and that Kansas crews responded to 20,000 roadside calls last winter. KWCH
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Jay Webb Live
7-10 p.m. — WAVE — Ticket info available — Experience the gut-punching storytelling of Jay Webb with a unique blend of country and modern influences.
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CandleLight Yoga at Maize Rec Commission
6-7:15 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — Registration required — Enjoy a peaceful evening of restorative yoga accompanied by soothing live handpan music.
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Introductory Free Tae Kwon Do Class
1-2 p.m. — Newton Recreation Center — Free entry — Discover the basics of Tae Kwon Do in a fun, co-ed class for ages 6-99.
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Curvy Yoga Drop-in Session
1-2 p.m. — Yoga Central — Cash payment option — Discover personalized yoga adaptations for every body type in a welcoming environment.
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Chair Yoga at Maize Recreation Commission
1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in fee — Experience the benefits of chair yoga in a supportive community environment.
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The Porcelain Menagerie Book Launch
6-7 p.m. — Watermark Books & Cafe — RSVP required — Experience an evening of drama, porcelain, and a massive giveaway.
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Haunted Bookstore Day
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Watermark Books & Cafe — Varies by event — Celebrate the spooky season with fun activities including a scavenger hunt and horror trivia.
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In Store Author Event with Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
2-3 p.m. — Watermark Books & Cafe — Free entry — Celebrate the new memoir 'The Magic Eye' with a former Kansas Poet Laureate as she shares her journey and insights.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Rory Vaden
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