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Saturday, December 21st, 2024
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Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A suspect has been arrested after six weeks for the murder of a woman at her home in northwest Wichita. KNSS
- ➤ The owner of 37 Auto Sales LLC in Wichita was jailed for violating a court order to stop selling cars, after being found in contempt of court. KSN
- ➤ An 18-year-old was arrested by Wichita Police in relation to a November shooting that resulted in one death and another injured. KWCH
- ➤ Jaylen Thomas was sentenced to 82 months in prison for his involvement in a mass shooting at City Nightz nightclub in July 2023, injuring 11. KWCH
- ➤ Wichita police are seeking a man accused of assaulting a woman downtown, asking for a cigarette before attacking her. KWCH
- ➤ An Ohio doctor, Frederick L. Tanzer, faces federal charges and is connected to multiple rape cases, with the FBI investigating potential links to additional unsolved sexual assaults. KSN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wichita State University's meal plan prices will rise by 3% for the 2025-2026 academic year, while residence hall rates will remain unchanged. The Sunflower
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Garden City father experienced a heart attack during a teen safety conference in Wichita while discussing the dangers of distracted driving, inspired by his late daughter. FOX Kansas
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Cars for Charities Rod & Custom Car Show
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.
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2025 US Figure Skating Championships
The 2025 US Figure Skating Championships will take place from January 20-26 in Wichita, Kansas, featuring top athletes competing in various skating disciplines.
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