Sunday, December 1st, 2024

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Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wichita welcomes 'Left on Read,' a new black-owned bookstore aiming to amplify representation and empower the community. KSN
- ➤ HumanKind Ministries seeks community support for food donations to provide meals for those staying at Wichita's Emergency Winter Shelter. KWCH
- ➤ Botanica Wichita's annual Illuminations light show aims to fund educational programs for thousands of Kansas children. KWCH
- ➤ A Wichita man and his brother aim to provide Thanksgiving meals for approximately 350 individuals in need. KSN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded to a house fire in south Wichita with no reported injuries. KNSS
- ➤ Six people sustained minor injuries in two accidents on eastbound Kellogg in west Wichita, briefly closing traffic for emergency response. KNSS
- ➤ A 25-year-old man sustained serious injuries in a hit and run incident involving a white SUV in Wichita on November 29. KWCH
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Wichita celebrates Small Business Saturday, emphasizing community support for local enterprises, including a notable spotlight on young entrepreneur Daisy Wisbey. KWCH
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Food Distribution for Insecure Students
West Heights UMC collaborates with the Kansas Food Bank to supply food bags for financially insecure students, helping them access essential food outside of school.
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Jackson Taylor Concert in Wichita
Jackson Taylor & The Sinners will perform at The Cotillion, featuring special guest Jay Statham and supporting local food vendors.
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