Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters from Station 10 have formed a close-knit team, regularly working out at the Steve Clark YMCA on Wichita State's campus to maintain their fitness for the job. The Sunflower
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Skeletal remains were discovered under a tree in the Oaklawn area, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office. KSN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Derby school district declined a $400,000 social studies curriculum citing concerns over bias against Donald Trump and disagreement with the publisher's stance on diversity and anti-racism. KMUW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sedgwick County has implemented significant updates to its emergency services following a review of a fatal fire last year, improving technology, staffing, and response coordination. KNSS
- ➤ An independent consulting firm, Jensen Hughes, reports the response to a fatal fire in east Wichita lacked organization, without pinpointing a single point of failure. FOX Kansas
- ➤ Wichita's City Council approved a paid parking plan for downtown starting next year at $1 an hour, with potential for Old Town to use a sales tax instead of meters. KMUW
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A comprehensive list of restaurants open on Christmas Day in Wichita is maintained, urging readers to check back for updates as the holiday approaches. Wichita By E.B.
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Candlelight Holiday Concert Featuring The Nutcracker
Experience a magical evening of live music inspired by winter and holiday themes performed by the Liseso String Quartet at the Kansas Aviation Museum.
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Solstice Spirit Fair: A Holistic Celebration
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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Food 4 Kids Program
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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Noah Williams Trio Live Performance
The Noah Williams Trio will perform live music during the festive season at The Jingle, a holiday pop-up venue featuring festive cocktails and a joyful atmosphere.
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Bingo Loco Event at Crown Uptown Theatre
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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New Year's Eve Celebration at Blast Off Bay
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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Clay Street Unit Live Performance
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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