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Good morning to you Wichita! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Wichita restaurants recently failed state food safety inspections?
  • Wichita-born nurse Charolette Jean Elliot remembered for a life of care
  • Two riders hospitalized after serious I-135 motorcycle crash near Hesston

Also on today's calendar: Viking Cruises Summer Savings at AAA Through Aug. 31 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Very hot; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 105 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 105, low: 75.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 102 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rotting meat, expired food, trash piles, flies & more at Wichita KS restaurants (kansas.com) — Recent state inspections found several Wichita-area restaurants and food businesses out of compliance, including issues like improper food temperatures, flies, and trash buildup. The report lists specific Sedgwick County locations, violations, and upcoming reinspection dates, plus how residents can check inspection records or file complaints.
   

2. Charolette Jean Elliot (ulyssesnews.com) — Wichita native Charolette Jean Elliot, a Wichita East High and St. Joseph School of Nursing graduate, is remembered for her long nursing career that began at Sedgwick County and Wichita clinics before she settled in Ulysses. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service in Ulysses on September 19 honoring her life, devotion to family, and love of summers in Colorado.
   

3. Two hospitalized after motorcycle crash in Harvey County (ksn.com) — Two people were seriously hurt in a motorcycle crash on I-135 in Harvey County Saturday afternoon, and both were taken to a Wichita hospital. One victim is in critical condition as authorities continue investigating the single-vehicle wreck near mile marker 37.
   

4. Todd D. Koob 1967-2026 (hutchpost.com) — Hutchinson-area friends and family are mourning Todd D. Koob, who was born in Wichita and built a 35-year career in corrections while raising a family rooted across Kansas, including a daughter living in Wichita. Loved for his music, martial arts, and devotion to family, he'll be remembered at a celebration of life at his home on September 12.
   

5. Countdown to Kickoff: Wichita Collegiate hopes for bounce-back under new head coach (catchitkansas.com) — Wichita Collegiate's football team is trying to rebound from a 3-6 season under new head coach Brian Hill, with players emphasizing toughness and resilience. The Spartans kick off their new era at home against El Dorado on September 4.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 31
  • Board of Education Workshop - Needs Assessment →
    Derby Public Schools - Unified School District 260, 1550 E Walnut Grove Rd, Derby, KS 67037, USA
    5:30 pm
  • BOE Meeting - Special Meeting
    Valley Center Pub Sch USD 262 District Office - Board Room
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • PTO/SITE COUNCIL MEETING
    Oaklawn Elem Wichita, KS 67216
    4:00 pm
  • JV/V Volleyball
    Campus High Haysville Hutchinson High School, 810 E 13th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Here are your flowers for Friday people.
    You can find flowers in the oddest places. They make for such a nice surprise. Have a great weekend all. (Nextdoor West)
  • I have two small dogs found near Central and Tyler in Wichita.
    If you're missing two cuties call 316-259-5059. (Nextdoor Riverside)
  • Cummins posted a job opening for Customer Service and Warehouse Operator in Wichita. Apply here.
  • Reliance posted a job opening for 1st Shift Material Handler – Parts Breakdown 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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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