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Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. How to get rid of your bulky waste for free in Sedgwick County (ksn.com) — Sedgwick County residents, including those in Wichita, can get free vouchers to dump old mattresses and bulky household items, with disposal available at Brooks Landfill and the Waste Connections Transfer Station. Each household can request one voucher, valid for 30 days, covering either up to two mattresses or 1,000 pounds of bulky waste. Call 316-660-7200 or visit the county website to apply.
2. Foster care official says Kansas should be 'laser focused' on Wichita's placement crisis (thekansan.com) — Kansas' top foster care official says the state must stay "laser focused" on Wichita and Sedgwick County, where nearly all recent failures to find licensed beds for foster youth have occurred. New data show hundreds of nights this year where children lacked proper placements, despite a new contractor and ongoing court oversight. Officials are debating prevention strategies and system reforms.
3. Moldy fruit, old meat, broken sinks, melted pan & more at Wichita KS restaurants (kansas.com) — Recent state inspections turned up moldy fruit, old meats, temperature problems, and broken or blocked sinks at several Wichita restaurants, including locations on Kellogg, Rock Road, Douglas, Lincoln, and Topeka. Most violations were fixable, but each business faces follow-up checks, and residents are encouraged to report unsafe conditions or suspected foodborne illness to state agencies.
4. Three Dead in Wichita Home Shooting; Suspect Arrested (news-usa.today) — Three people were found shot to death in a home near the 5000 block of East Blake in Wichita on Saturday, prompting a rapid manhunt across the region. Wichita police used license plate readers and Kansas Highway Patrol air support to track the suspect's vehicle and arrest a 21-year-old family member, who is now jailed as detectives seek search warrants and evidence.
5. Pink Keys And Connections (wichitabyeb.com) — A free breast cancer awareness and networking event is coming to The Hudson St. Francis in Wichita on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. You can enjoy complimentary food from Wadadli Island Cuisine, drinks, giveaways, and a chance to connect with local professionals while supporting a meaningful cause. Bring a friend and drop in anytime during the afternoon.
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