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Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

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Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • WSU students participated in scaring attendees at the Heskett Center's 'Fright Night' haunted house event on October 25.  The Sunflower

CRIME NEWS

  • A car chase related to a reported kidnapping in Wichita resulted in a crash, injuring three but with non-life-threatening injuries.  KWCH

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Legal advocacy groups, led by the ACLU, challenge Kansas' death penalty, arguing it produces racially biased juries and highlighting a case for potential unconstitutional practices.  KMUW
  • During a candidate forum in North Wichita, Republican Rep. Patrick Penn's departure and subsequent reaction has led his Democratic opponent Aonya Kendrick Barnett to shift her campaign focus onto his mental health and behavior.  The Voice
  • Wichita officials presented four new paid parking options for Old Town, Delano, and downtown areas, aiming for a final decision after public consultations.  KNSS
  • Sedgwick County opens 17 additional early voting locations to make in-person voting more accessible, with over 41,000 ballots already cast.  KNSS

HEALTH NEWS

  • A majority of Kansans favor Medicaid expansion and believe women should make their own abortion decisions, revealing significant public support on these issues.  KMUW

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • Wichita Career Fair at Hilton Garden Inn

    Meet local and Fortune 500 recruiters to explore various job opportunities in a professional setting.

    Mon, 11/11/24

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  • Food 4 Kids Program at Kansas Food Bank

    Join West Heights UMC and Kansas Food Bank to provide food bags for financially insecure students who lack sufficient access to food on weekends.

    Wed, 11/13/24

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