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Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
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Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wichita's Workforce Alliance secures a $500,000 EPA grant to train individuals in environmental remediation, aiming to elevate long-term career opportunities in the community. The Voice
- ➤ The Gamma Upsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity in Wichita hosted their 38th Annual Wendell Smith Senior Citizens Appreciation Banquet, providing over 150 seniors with a meal and gifts. The Voice
- ➤ First Student Transportation Company bus drivers delivered holiday gifts to underprivileged students in Kansas' largest school district, continuing a 10-year tradition of giving. KWCH
- ➤ Illuminations at Botanica in Wichita ranks fifth on USA Today’s list of the nation's best botanical garden holiday light displays and is open nightly until January 4. KWCH
- ➤ American Legion Post 273 held its annual toy giveaway, benefiting hundreds of families in Wichita. KWCH
ACCIDENTS NEWS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Wichita man was sentenced to 34 months in prison for attempted kidnapping and indecent solicitation of three young girls. KWCH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ascension health system reported that 5.6 million people were affected by a ransomware attack in May, now offering credit monitoring and identity protection services. KWCH
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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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29th Annual No-Till on the Plains Winter Conference
The event is a conference focused on no-till farming practices featuring keynotes from notable experts in the field, held at the Wichita Marriott.
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