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Sunday, October 27th, 2024

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Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Wichita Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate 14-year-old Caleb Huskey, a missing teenager with disabilities last seen on S Emporia.  KWCH

CRIME NEWS

  • The Wichita Police Department alerts the community about a scam involving individuals falsely soliciting donations for a girl named Carla, claimed to have died from leukemia.  KWCH

CULTURE NEWS

  • The 22nd annual Tallgrass Film Festival celebrates Hattie McDaniel, the first Black Oscar winner, with a film retrospective and discussions on her legacy and contributions beyond cinema.  KWCH

EDUCATION NEWS

  • A proposal to expand Isely Elementary to include grades PreK-8 may affect its special education resources, vital for students like James who has Down syndrome.  KSN

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Kansas will receive $9 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for projects aimed at mitigating the state's drought impact, including water quality and quantity improvements.  KWCH

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Special Olympics North America Golf Championship

    Experience inclusive competition as over 200 athletes and Unified partners from the U.S. and Canada showcase their skills in golf while fostering teamwork and sportsmanship.

    Mon, 10/28/24

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  • Wheel of Fortune Live! in Wichita

    Experience an electrifying live version of America's favorite game show, where audience members can spin the iconic wheel and win exciting prizes.

    Tue, 10/29/24

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  • Wichita Halloween Bar Crawl: An Evening of Spooky Fun

    Experience a thrilling Halloween night as you crawl through the spookiest bars in Wichita, indulging in themed drinks and participating in a costume contest.

    Thu, 10/31/24

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  • Avatar: The Last Airbender Live Orchestral Concert - Wichita

    Experience a captivating live orchestral performance of the iconic soundtrack from Avatar: The Last Airbender, synchronized with a special recap of the animated series on a full-size cinema screen.

    Fri, 11/1/24

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  • 2024 Annual Meeting: Spiritual Accompaniment for Children

    Experience insights from Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, on CGS as spiritual accompaniment for children, followed by reflections from local catechists on their experiences at the CGSUSA 40th anniversary celebration.

    Sat, 11/2/24

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  • Who Let the Dogs Out 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

    Experience a fun-filled event for a great cause, supporting low-cost spay/neuter services while enjoying a 5K run or 1-mile fun run with your furry friend.

    Sun, 11/3/24

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  • Empowering Lunch & Learn for Women Entrepreneurs

    Experience an inspiring session of networking and learning from successful women entrepreneurs, all while enjoying a delicious catered lunch at The Hive Coworking & Coffee.

    Wed, 11/6/24

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  • Career Fair Open House at Crave Beauty Academy

    Experience an in-house career fair featuring networking opportunities for students and salons, complemented by snacks.

    Thu, 11/7/24

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  • Corey Kent's Black Bandana Tour with Lauren Watkins

    Experience an exciting live performance by Corey Kent, a rising country music star, alongside special guest Lauren Watkins at The Cotillion in Wichita.

    Fri, 11/8/24

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  • Hotel California: A Tribute to the Eagles

    Experience a remarkable tribute performance by Hotel California, delivering the timeless music of the Eagles with authenticity and passion.

    Sat, 11/9/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

You have to go through the slow to find the fast.

~ Mark Manson

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