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Wichita
Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ten-year-old Luke Walter delivered cookies to 12 fire stations over Thanksgiving weekend to thank firefighters for their service. This is his third year doing so — he made friends with the crews and said he will deliver more cookies next Thanksgiving and possibly at Christmas. KSN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses on East Douglas Avenue have spoken out about proposed changes as officials plan to update the area soon—raising worries that these updates may affect customer access and daily sales. KWCH
- ➤ As arctic air chills Wichita today, Reaper Plumbing answered its third emergency call when a burst sprinkler flooded a yard and cost $75 for a quick fix—plumbers warn that unwinterized systems may lead to serious damage if water seeps into the home’s foundation. KSN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A historic train in Wichita is undergoing restoration by local experts & preservationists. The project is ongoing to preserve its significance as a cherished part of our local heritage. KWCH
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kansas sees its first accumulating snow today and the National Weather Service advises residents to wear warm clothes and set home heat no lower than 55 degrees to prevent frozen pipes. AAA recommends drivers check tire pressure, fill their gas tanks, and carry an emergency kit—steps to help ensure safe travel on snowy roads. KWCH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wichita business owners have shared mixed views on the city's proposal to reduce Douglas Avenue to three lanes between Washington and Grove; some fear reduced parking and increased traffic may hurt business while others support the change for improved student safety at Wichita East High School—comments will be heard today at the District One advisory board meeting at the Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center— and those remarks may shape the final plan. KWCH
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Jonas Brothers - JONAS20 Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — INTRUST Bank Arena — Ticket sales begin Oct. 2 — Celebrate the Jonas Brothers’ two-decade journey with classics and new tracks from their latest album.
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Christmas with The Rat Pack
7:30-9 p.m. — Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center — $ — Experience the glitz and glamour of 1960s Las Vegas with the iconic sounds of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr.
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Christmas Candlelight Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Friends University — Ticket pricing not provided — Celebrate the Christmas season with choirs and orchestras in a festive candlelight concert.
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Ugly Sweater 5K & Little Reindeer Run
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM — Sedgwick County Park — Registration fee required — Celebrate the holidays with a festive run featuring a 5K and a fun run for kids in your ugliest sweater.
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Metropolitan Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
2:00-3:30 p.m. — Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Christmas with local dancers in this enchanting holiday tradition.
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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 to improve strength, flexibility, and community well-being.
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Beginner Chair Yoga Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Club Hope Fitness — Free for cancer survivors, $10 drop-in — A supportive chair yoga class promoting strength, balance, and self-compassion.
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Foundations of Yoga Class
5-6 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in fee — Explore yoga fundamentals with practices that enhance strength, flexibility, and well-being.
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Idaho Steelheads at Wichita Thunder
7:05 – 8:35 PM — INTRUST Bank Arena — Starting at $26 — Watch the thrilling hockey matchup as the Wichita Thunder takes on the Idaho Steelheads.
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Candy Cane Course 5k/12k
9 AM – 12 PM — Sedgwick County Park — Youth 12 & Under $22 — Celebrate the season with a festive run featuring great swag and treats at the finish line.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The shoe that fits one person pinches another.
~ Carl Jung
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