Good morning, Wichita.

The city of Goddard is asking residents to help feed seniors as the current meal service ends Dec.

31 and a new provider starts in January. Volunteers can deliver meals or serve at the Goddard Senior Center beginning Jan. 2+ call Chairperson Amanda Treadwell at 316-461-6962 for details.

After the holidays, Wichita stores are seeing a surge in gift returns & have extended return policies to ease exchanges and refunds for shoppers.

Retailers expect that these changes will help customers complete transactions more quickly.

The McPherson County Sheriff’s Office found several dead deer dumped in a ditch along Mohawk Road Friday morning; officials said the disposal was illegal and tacky and that the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is assisting the investigation while urging proper kill disposal.

Producer Sharon Liese’s documentary 'Seized' details the 2023 raid on Marion County Record and its 98-year-old co-owner Joan Meyer that sparked international outcry after a police chief resigned and was charged — its premiere is set at Sundance Festival from Jan.

22 to Feb. 1.

The Wichita African-American Council of Elders hosted a Kwanzaa celebration on Dec.

26 that united community members at a local venue where cultural performances and traditional foods were shared.

Cessna Penguin Cove reopened inside the Sedgwick County Zoo on Friday, Dec.

26 (3:05 p.m.), offering visitors a refreshed penguin exhibit after renovations. The zoo welcomes families and local guests to explore the updated display.

Wichita’s #ReadICT Challenge enters its 10th year with 12 new book categories—readers have 12 months to explore titles from poetry to community; the event, a partnership between KMUW, The Wichita Eagle and the Wichita Public Library, will host meetups, book swaps and monthly prizes.

After Christmas Day, Sedgwick County is accepting live Christmas trees at more than 20 drop-off sites where residents can recycle them into free mulch.

Locations in Wichita include Boston Park and Buffalo Park, with additional sites available across the county.

Wichitans experienced a festive Christmas as local venues and community spots offered seasonal updates—some celebrating reopens like Cessna Penguin Cove at the Sedgwick County Zoo, while others marked farewells such as Newton’s Breadbasket.

The community also shared moments of awe over unique Kansas weather and a rare northern lights display.

Chair Yoga at Haysville Senior Center

10:00 – 10:45 AM — Haysville Senior Center — Free for members — Experience gentle chair yoga to enhance strength and flexibility while building community.

Wichita Thunder vs. Utah Grizzlies

7:05-8:35 p.m. — INTRUST Bank Arena — Enjoy an exciting hockey match as the Wichita Thunder take on the Utah Grizzlies.

Chair Yoga at Maize Recreation Commission

1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in fee — Discover the calming benefits of Chair Yoga in a supportive community setting.

Tahoe Knight Monsters vs Wichita Thunder

7:05-9:05 p.m. — INTRUST Bank Arena — Cost info not specified — Catch an exciting hockey match as the Tahoe Knight Monsters face off against the Wichita Thunder.

Concert by Tay Money

8-10 p.m. — WAVE — Tickets available — Enjoy a live performance by Tay Money featuring her hit song 'Hood Still the Same'.

Time Travel Half-Marathon and 5k/10k

9 AM – 12 PM — Plum Shelter, 6501 W 21st St N, Wichita, KS — Unique referral code system for refunds — Lace up for a family-friendly dash through time with races for all ages.

Chair Yoga at Maize Recreation Commission

1-2 p.m. — Maize Recreation Commission — $5 drop-in — Enjoy chair yoga for all mobility levels with a focus on strength, balance, and community.

East Carolina Pirates vs. Wichita State Shockers Men's Basketball

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Charles Koch Arena — Free t-shirt for early fans — Witness a thrilling basketball game while supporting mental health awareness.

Air Capital Hoopfest

7 p.m. — Newman University-Fugate Gymnasium — $15 for Adults, $8 for Kids, Students, and Seniors — Experience the excitement of top high school basketball with future stars competing for glory.

Chair Yoga at Haysville Senior Center

10:00 – 10:45 a.m. — Haysville Senior Center — Free for members — Experience a gentle yoga practice that enhances strength, balance, and community spirit.