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Hi there, Wichita! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Need to ditch an old mattress or sofa for free?
  • Why nearly all Kansas foster placement failures are happening in Wichita
  • Which Wichita restaurants recently failed food safety inspections?

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 67.
  • Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Friday afternoon I fell down in my front yard and was unable to get up.
    A really really nice lady and then a man stopped and both of them stayed with me until help arrived. Thank you both very much. Good neighbors… (Nextdoor Aberdeen)
  • Please help!
    It's been five days and we haven't had one single nibble on who this sweet girl belongs to. She most probably lives in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood, … (Nextdoor Woodlawn East)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Recreation Aide 1 - Arthur Sim Clubhouse 2026 in Wichita. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Wichita. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wichita here.

Ok Wichita! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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