Daily editionMonday, December 16th, 2024
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of December.
Culture
Stan Kenton, born in Wichita in 1911, emerged as a pioneering jazz musician who made significant contributions to music through over 50 albums, innovations like the Melaphonium, and his influential Stan Kenton Band Camps.
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Education
The Student Activities Council organized a Sensory Make and Take event featuring sand art to help students relax before finals week.
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Government
Wichita City Council reviews a change to the illegal camping ordinance to allow faster clean-ups in public areas, amidst concerns from homelessness advocates about the approach's effectiveness and humanity.
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Wichita's city council is set to vote on introducing paid parking and enacting new regulations on homeless camps, which could significantly impact the local community.
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Health
The departure of physicians from a key facility impacts healthcare accessibility in rural and western Kansas.
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Wichita Events
Food 4 Kids Program at Kansas Food Bank
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 · The Food 4 Kids program, run by West Heights UMC in partnership with the Kansas Food Bank, supplies food bags to financially insecure students to ensure they have access to sufficient food on weekends.
Solstice Spirit Fair: A Holistic and Metaphysical Event
Thursday, December 19th, 2024 · The Solstice Spirit Fair is a three-day event featuring local and regional vendors, holistic health experts, and a variety of healing workshops and lectures focused on spirituality and wellness.
Solstice Spirit Fair: A Holistic Celebration
Saturday, December 21st, 2024 · The Solstice Spirit Fair is a three-day event featuring local and regional holistic vendors, crafters, and practitioners offering unique gifts and insightful presentations on spiritual and metaphysical topics.
Food 4 Kids Program
Wednesday, December 25th, 2024 · West Heights UMC collaborates with the Kansas Food Bank to distribute food bags to financially insecure students who lack access to sufficient food on weekends.
Kids Night Out: Pajama-WAM!
Friday, December 27th, 2024 · This event offers children the chance to enjoy a fun-filled evening at the Wichita Art Museum, complete with activities and the option of wearing pajamas and bringing stuffed animals.
Bingo Loco Event at Crown Uptown Theatre
Saturday, December 28th, 2024 · The Bingo Loco event offers a fun and entertaining twist on traditional bingo games at the Crown Uptown Theatre in Wichita, KS.
New Year's Eve Celebration at Blast Off Bay
Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 · Celebrate the new year with family at Blast Off Bay featuring VIP options, surf contests, duck races, a DJ, and a champagne toast.