Friday, November 29th, 2024

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Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ McConnell Air Force Base continues the tradition of command staff serving Thanksgiving dinner to airmen and their families, with Wing Commander Corey Damon highlighting the importance of uniting and thanking his troops. KSN
- ➤ Wichita teen Javion Napier spends Thanksgiving serving free meals to the homeless, aiming to support 350 people through his non-profit initiative. KWCH
- ➤ Hope Wichita and Bethel Life Church distributed Thanksgiving meals to those in need for the fifteenth consecutive year, serving over 1,400 people with the help of around 200 volunteers. KWCH
- ➤ Volunteers at the Lord's Diner in Wichita provided Thanksgiving dinners to those in need via two locations and three mobile food trucks. KSN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police in Wichita seek a suspect after a shooting incident linked to an attempted robbery resulting in non-life-threatening injuries to one individual. KWCH
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HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Jouppi family from Wichita is spending Thanksgiving in the hospital as their 2-year-old daughter, Millie, awaits a heart transplant after being diagnosed with viral myocarditis. KSN
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Metropolitan Ballet's Timeless Performance of 'The Nutcracker'
Experience a beloved Wichita holiday tradition as the Metropolitan Ballet presents the enchanting story of 'The Nutcracker' featuring magical scenes and delightful performances for all ages.
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Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas
Experience an enchanting holiday show featuring the beloved hits and heartwarming Christmas classics of John Denver, performed by Rick Schuler, in a nostalgic trip back to the '70s.
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Lindsey Stirling Live in Concert
Experience a captivating performance by the violinist and dancer Lindsey Stirling at the Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center.
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Food 4 Kids - Community Food Assistance Program
Experience community support as West Heights UMC and the Kansas Food Bank provide food bags to financially insecure students on designated Wednesdays each month.
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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Live in Concert
Experience the iconic sounds of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony alongside special guests Bilistic, Alicia Garcia, and DJ 3 at The Cotillion.
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Girl Named Tom Concert
Experience an evening of musical talent at the Girl Named Tom concert at the Orpheum Theatre in Wichita, KS.
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Ugly Sweater 5K Run & Little Reindeer Run
Experience festive fun and community spirit at the Ugly Sweater 5K Run and Little Reindeer Run in Sedgwick County Park.
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Candy Cane Course – Festive Running Event in Wichita
Experience a variety of festive races including a 1 Mile, 5k, and Kids Dash at the Candy Cane Course while supporting Toys for Tots.
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WWE Raw Live Featuring Top Superstars
WWE Raw will showcase popular superstars including Damian Priest, Seth Rollins, and Liv Morgan at INTRUST Bank Arena.
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Experience the enchanting Nutcracker ballet featuring an international cast, whimsical puppets, and breathtaking acrobatics, set to Tchaikovsky's timeless score.
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