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In today's newsletter:

  • How $3.5 million will help Wichita neighbors facing groundwater contamination
  • What investigators and family still hope to find for missing Wichita runner
  • Shopping Labubu toys in Wichita? Check these scam red flags first.

Also on today's calendar: Winter Solstice Spirit Fair and 6 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 49 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 55, low: 44.
  • Thursday: Sunny and windy, with a high of 52 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Kansas Health Foundation awards $3.5 million for contamination testing (philanthropynewsdigest.org) — Wichita-area residents affected by groundwater contamination will soon have access to free health testing, backed by $3.5 million in new grants. The Kansas Health Foundation is administering funds from the state, City of Wichita, Sedgwick County, local health providers, and several foundations to support outreach, testing, and communication for neighborhoods impacted near 29th and Grove.
   

2. Wichita family seeks closure nearly one year after man vanishes on nighttime run (kwch.com) — A Wichita family is pleading for help nearly a year after runner Kyle Neugebauer disappeared on a cold December night near 143rd Street and Highway 254. Cadaver dogs are searching the area this week, and relatives are asking anyone who notices possible evidence to contact Wichita police so they can finally gain some closure.
   

3. Better Business Bureau warns of Labubu toy scams targeting holiday shoppers (kwch.com) — If you’re hunting for trendy Labubu toys in Wichita, the Better Business Bureau is warning that scammers are flooding the market with counterfeits and fake websites. Local collectors explain how to spot real figures by packaging details, QR codes, and specific design features so you don’t overpay for a fake during the holiday rush.
   

4. Park City celebrates opening of Gilley's as economic development milestone (kwch.com) — A major new western-themed Gilley’s entertainment complex has opened in nearby Park City, bringing 300 jobs and fresh dining, gaming, and live music options that local leaders hope will draw more visitors from Wichita. Officials say the project helps replace economic losses from Greyhound Park’s closure and shows the Wichita area can compete with larger entertainment destinations while more developments, including a hotel and aquatic center, are planned.
   

5. Wichita rabbi encourages Jews to ‘stand proud' after Australia attack (ksn.com) — Wichita’s Jewish community increased security at the Bradley Fair Hanukkah celebration after a deadly mass shooting at a similar event in Australia, with support from Wichita police. Rabbi Shmulik Greenberg urges local Jews to respond with pride, faith, and visibility, noting he hasn’t personally seen antisemitism in Wichita and credits the community’s character.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 16
  • AVSEC Superintendent's Council Meeting
    Wheatland Elem , 143 S. Meridian Ave. , Valley Center
    8:45 am
  • V/JV/FR Boys/Girls Basketball @ Maize South
    Valley Center High , 3701 N Tyler Rd , Wichita
    4:15 pm
  • Municipal Court
    Kechi, KS Calendar , 220 W Kechi Rd , Kechi
    6:30 pm
  • City Council Meeting
    City of Bel Aire , 7651 E Central Park Ave , Bel Aire
    7:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If you have a outside dog as a neighbor that won't shut up then you go to Walmart and you go get an air horn.
    And when he starts and barking blow the air horn. He will shut up and then he'll bark again when he barks again you blow the horn again. My… (Nextdoor Washington St)
  • American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for Aerie - Stock Associate - Evening (Off-Hours) in Wichita. Apply here.
  • Wichita State University posted a job opening for Student Assistant Intramural Sports Official in Wichita. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wichita here.

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