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Daily editionTuesday, December 17th, 2024

Good morning, Wichita.

The Daily Wichita Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.

Community

  1. A new ramp connecting I-235 to K-96 in north Wichita opens, aiming to reduce morning rush hour congestion.

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  2. In Wichita, three programs offer vital laundry and hygiene services to support the homeless and underserved, improving their access to clean clothes and dignity.

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Government

  1. Wichita City Council to finalize decisions on implementing paid parking by 2025 and amending illegal camping ordinances to enforce new fines and clean-up protocols.

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Accidents

  1. An independent review highlights systemic shortcomings in the response to a Wichita apartment fire that resulted in a young woman's death, despite unclear impact on the outcome.

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Wichita Events

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  1. 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.

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  2. 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.

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  3. 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.

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  4. 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.

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  5. 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.

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  6. 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.

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  7. 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.

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  8. Clay Street Unit Live Performance

    Thursday, January 16th, 2025 · Clay Street Unit, a band from Denver, CO, brings their energetic blend of southern country, folk, and bluegrass music to WAVE in Wichita for an engaging live performance.

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Wichita Local News – Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 – Kansas News