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Spotted on the Wichita calendar: Paramount: 80s Rick Night NYE at The Cotillion

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What's up Wichita! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How $3,000 in new grants will boost Wichita East classrooms
  • Want to volunteer at Wichita’s new year-round homeless shelter?
  • How worried should Wichita families be about this holiday flu surge?

Also on today's calendar: Paramount: 80s Rick Night NYE at The Cotillion and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 43.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wichita East High School teachers awarded $3,000 in grants (ksn.com) — Four Wichita East High School teachers just received $3,000 in grants from Credit Union of America to boost classroom learning for local students. The awards will fund literacy incentives, Spanish classroom materials, and binoculars for field ecology work. It’s a small but meaningful investment directly supporting Wichita kids’ day-to-day education.
   

2. Wichita homeless shelter to launch new volunteer program next year (ksn.com) — Wichita’s year-round homeless shelter, Second Light, is preparing to launch a new volunteer program early next year, giving residents a chance to donate their time as well as goods. Leaders expect a grand opening in March as daytime services expand, and they’re already planning Christmas meals and support. Locals can email or connect with service groups now to help.
   

3. Doctors urge precautions during gatherings as flu cases ramp up nationwide (kwch.com) — Wichita doctors and the Sedgwick County Health Department warn that flu cases are climbing locally and urge residents to check symptoms before holiday gatherings. They recommend staying home if you’re sick, disinfecting surfaces, masking when needed, and say there’s still time to get a flu shot in Wichita, including options for uninsured adults and children.
   

4. Steve McIntosh retires after 55 years in Wichita radio (kwch.com) — Longtime KNSS host Steve McIntosh is retiring at year’s end after 55 years on Wichita radio, where he became a familiar, trusted voice for local news. He reflects on growing up here, serving generations of listeners, and why positive, community-focused coverage still matters. Colleagues and fans now prepare to hear him sign off one last time.
   

5. Wichita senior center hosts ugly Christmas sweater party (ksn.com) — Residents at Grassland Estates, a senior living center in Wichita, celebrated with an ugly Christmas sweater contest judged by the Grinch, turning holiday week into a lively community moment. Staff say the party, planned as an annual tradition, helps seniors feel loved and stay socially engaged. They’re also urging Wichita families to reach out to older loved ones this season.
   

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