🌱 Patch AM: Thinking of lighting up your car? Here’s what Wichita actually allows

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In today's newsletter:

• Thinking of lighting up your car? Here’s what Wichita actually allows
• How a Wichita family turned TikTok fame into real local impact
• Where will Wichita’s mounted police appear during this week’s shopping rush?

Also on today's calendar: Paramount: 80s Rick Night NYE at The Cotillion and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 37 degrees.
• Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 60, low: 45.
• Wednesday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Can I get a ticket for covering my car in Christmas lights? What KS & Wichita allow (kansas.com) — If you’re thinking about wrapping your car in Christmas lights around Wichita, local police say extra lighting that violates Kansas law or Wichita ordinances can get you ticketed. Headlights must be white or amber, tail lights red, and flashing lights are mostly reserved for buses and emergency vehicles. Holiday decorations that confuse other drivers or signals are especially risky.
   

2. The Hardings: Family-Built Social Success (communityvoiceks.com) — Social media star D’Aydrian Harding is building a global brand while keeping his life, content, and philanthropy centered in Wichita, from filming around town to hosting massive toy giveaways and a basketball takeover at Wichita Sports Forum. His family-run operation blends faith, a “Stay Sober” message, and local community support, turning viral fame into something that directly touches Wichita kids and parents.
   

3. Wichita police use mounted patrols to curb holiday shoplifting (ksn.com) — If you’re out finishing holiday shopping in Wichita, expect to see police officers on horseback patrolling busy store parking lots to deter theft and spot trouble quickly. Wichita’s mounted patrol is rotating across the city through next week, aiming to boost visibility, discourage shoplifters, and give last-minute shoppers a little extra peace of mind during the rush.
   

4. Chiefs fans weigh-in on stadium's potential move to Kansas (kwch.com) — Wichita Chiefs fans are surprisingly open to the team leaving Arrowhead Stadium if it means a modern venue, possibly in Kansas. As lawmakers in Topeka court the franchise and Missouri leaders push to renovate Arrowhead, local fans say they’ll support the Chiefs wherever they play, as long as the game-day experience stays strong.
   

📸 Around Wichita

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wichita

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Tuesday December 23

• City Council Workshop
  Wichita, KS Calendar , 455 N. Main St. , Wichita
  9:00 am

Wednesday December 24

• Wichita/Sedgwick County Access Advisory Board Meeting
  Wichita, KS Calendar , 610 N. Main St. , Wichita
  10:00 am

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Holiday Closures
  Wichita, KS Calendar Wichita, KS 67202

Monday December 29

• Board of Bids & Contracts
  Wichita, KS Calendar , 455 N. Main St. , Wichita
  10:00 am
• Affordable Housing Review Board Meeting
  Wichita, KS Calendar , 455 N. Main St. , Wichita
  3:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Plumbers and Gas Fitters Board of Appeals Meeting
  Wichita, KS Calendar , 271 W. 3rd St. , Wichita
  9:00 am
• Paramount: 80s Rick Night NYE at The Cotillion
  The Cotillion , 11120 W Kellogg Dr , Wichita
  8:30 pm

Thursday January 1

• New Year's Holiday Closures
  Wichita, KS Calendar Wichita, KS 67202

Friday January 2

• Bid Opening
  Wichita, KS Calendar , 455 N. Main St. , Wichita
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 22

• Chair Yoga - Haysville Senior Center
  Haysville Senior Center , 160 E Karla Ave , Haysville
  10:00 am

Thursday December 25

• Senior Center Closed
  City of Park City Calendar Park City, KS 67219
• City Hall Closed
  Kechi, KS Calendar Kechi, KS 67067
• Park City Municipal Court - Trials
  City of Park City Calendar Park City, KS 67219
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Today I caught myself thinking about something my father said years ago.
  Some words don’t really land until you reach a certain age, a certain point in life especially when they come from your father. The hardest part of… (Nextdoor Eastridge)
• Hi neighbors.
  I have a full pots and pans set that I’d love to give away to a family in need this Christmas. Nothing wrong with them at all—I’d just rather see… (Nextdoor Crown Heights South)

• Hormel Foods Corporation posted a job opening for Maintenance Supervisor -Dold Foods (Wichita, KS) in Wichita. Apply here.
• Occidental Petroleum Corp.(Oxy) posted a job opening for R&D Group Leader in Wichita. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wichita here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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