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🌱 Patch AM: Which Wichita restaurants just failed their latest state health inspections?
Also check out Paramount: 80s Rick Night NYE at The Cotillion on the Wichita Patch calendar
Hello Wichita! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Wichita restaurants just failed their latest state health inspections?
- How a Wichita weatherman ran seven marathons on seven continents
- Why a tree-trimming fall in Arkansas City ended in Wichita
Also on today's calendar: Paramount: 80s Rick Night NYE at The Cotillion and 3 more events.
Find out what's happening in Wichitafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Wichitafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy; windy, cooler, with a high of 54 and low of 23 degrees.
- Monday: Colder; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 34, low: 20.
- Tuesday: Sunny and not as cold, with a high of 46 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Roaches, old olives, filth, chemicals by food at Wichita restaurants, motel (kansas.com) — State inspectors recently cited several Wichita restaurants and a motel for issues like improper food temperatures, hand-washing lapses, roaches and other sanitation problems during Dec. 14-20 inspections in Sedgwick County. Most locations corrected issues quickly, but six failed and will be reinspected soon. Residents can review inspection results online or file complaints about local food and lodging conditions. 
• KWCH Meteorologist Jake Dunne turns health scare into global running mission (hutchpost.com) — KWCH meteorologist and Wichita native Jake Dunne turned a frightening 2024 medical emergency into motivation to complete seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. He used the challenge to raise money and awareness for Wichita-based anti-trafficking nonprofit ICT SOS, and continues forecasting Kansas weather while coaching local runners and advocating for survivors.
• Man hospitalized after 30-foot fall from tree in Arkansas City (ksn.com) — A 37-year-old man who fell 30 to 35 feet while trimming a tree in Arkansas City was airlifted to Wichita for hospital care after suffering non-life-threatening leg and lower-back injuries. Because the accident happened just blocks from the fire station, crews quickly moved him to a nearby field for the flight, underscoring how regional emergencies often route serious cases to Wichita facilities.
📸 Around Wichita
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wichita
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- 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 - 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 - New Year's Holiday Closures
Wichita, KS Calendar Wichita, KS 67202 - Bid Opening
Wichita, KS Calendar , 455 N. Main St. , Wichita
10:00 am
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
Friday January 2
📣 Wichita Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Chair Yoga - Haysville Senior Center
Haysville Senior Center , 160 E Karla Ave , Haysville
10:00 am - Bingo Night: Winter Winnings -- SOLD OUT
Derby Welcome Center - Austin Room , 611 N. Mulberry, Ste 200 , Derby
6:30 pm - Park City, KS — Aaron Tippin
Gilley's , 1500 E 77th St N , Park City
7:00 pm - Brick Fest Live | Wichita, KS
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center , 225 W Douglas Ave , Wichita
9:00 am - Bucky Fowler and Southern Charm
Wichita Union Stockyards , 6425 W MacArthur Rd , Wichita
7:00 pm - Senior Center Closed
City of Park City Calendar Park City, KS 67219
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Dax, a cat who went missing in Wichita, KS, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 12 minutes. Message from Owner: "Missing Cat … (Nextdoor Mccormick) - TRIGGER WARNING: . . . . .
Slithery creature ahead! . . . . . First time I've ever seen a snake on Christmas day at my sister's in Mulvane. It was so cool! (Nextdoor Orchard Park)
- Legends posted a job opening for Warehouse Runner - INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita. Apply here.
- ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Cleaner / Janitorial Part Time in Wichita. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wichita here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newton
- Derby Blue ribbon winners (corydontimes.com)
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