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Wednesday, December 25th, 2024

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Good morning, Wichita. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Olen Mitchell, a 103-year-old World War II veteran known for his bravery and community spirit, passed away on Christmas Eve.  KWCH

CULTURE NEWS

  • April May Webb, from North Newton, KS, secures the prestigious 13th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, spotlighting her as a rising star in jazz.  The Voice

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Kansas' aircraft industry experienced a 27% growth in jobs since 2021, adding over 5,000 positions, amidst a broader slowdown in 2023 and planned Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems merger in 2025.  KWCH
  • Spirit AeroSystems stockholders will vote on the $8.3 billion merger with Boeing on Jan. 31, moving forward despite this year's challenges.  KWCH

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Wichita's Arts Partners, including Roy Moye III, secure a City grant for a STEMusic project to engage kids in STEM through a bilingual musical album.  The Voice

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Wichita has a 10% chance of having a white Christmas, with only 13 occurrences since 1888 according to the National Weather Service.  KSN

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Sedgwick County Commission Chair Ryan Baty credited the increase in staffing levels from 70% to nearly 95% over two years as a key victory, while also noting the challenge of rising costs on the county's budget.  KNSS

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Kansas City Chiefs' crucial Christmas Day game against the Steelers, pivotal for securing the AFC's top seed, will be exclusively streamed on Netflix.  KWCH

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 12/27/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/28/24

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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.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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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.

    Thu, 1/16/25

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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.

    Sat, 1/18/25

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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.

    Mon, 1/20/25

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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.

    Tue, 1/21/25

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  • Weekly Lorcana Azurite Sea Tournament in Wichita, KS

    The Wichita Lorcana Season 6 Weekly Tournament takes place every Friday at 7 PM at Headshots Arcade, offering participants an Azurite Sea Booster Pack just for registering.

    Fri, 1/24/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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