Daily editionFriday, December 20th, 2024
Good morning, Wichita.
The Daily Wichita Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
Community
The National Fire Protection Association names December the peak month for house fires in the U.S., with advice from the Wichita Fire Department on keeping homes safe through proper Christmas tree care and decoration management.
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Economy
Wichita faces a $13 million loss due to unenforced parking contracts with Old Town business owners, who claim they were unaware.
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Government
The Grain Belt Express transmission line project in Kansas is progressing under state regulation after the U.S. Department of Energy excluded Kansas from a national corridor but upheld a $4.9 billion loan for the project.
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Wichita launches a two-year project to convert several one-way streets downtown to two-way to enhance traffic flow and pedestrian access, with Mayor Lily Wu inaugurating the initiative.
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Accidents
The Monarch restaurant in Wichita's Delano District temporarily closed for cleanup after a truck, driven by a 25-year-old under the influence, crashed into it.
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Wichita Events
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.
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.
Cars for Charities Rod & Custom Car Show
Saturday, January 18th, 2025 · The Cars for Charities Rod & Custom Car Show is Kansas's largest indoor car show featuring hundreds of local and national show cars, vendor exhibits, and a free Kid’s Zone with various activities.