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🌱 Patch AM: Why did Wichita quietly pull the ‘Somewhere District’ deal from agenda?
You won't want to miss Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Wichita Patch calendar
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:
- Why did Wichita quietly pull the 'Somewhere District' deal from agenda?
- Which Wichita restaurants just failed their latest health inspections?
- How Wichita's reentry conference is helping neighbors rebuild after prison
Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 50 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Wichita in talks with Chase Koch's group about incentives, 'Somewhere District' (kansas.com) — Wichita officials have quietly discussed a possible incentive agreement with Chase Koch's Movement Musick to support a proposed "Somewhere District" in downtown, but pulled the item from the Oct. 6 council agenda without explanation. One council member says incentives would fund area development, not Koch directly, while questions remain about transparency, potential grocery plans, and how any deal could reshape downtown Wichita's future. 
2. Dozens of roaches, mouse poop, old food, mold & more at Wichita KS restaurants (kansas.com) — Wichita diners may want to check recent state inspection reports, as ten local restaurants and one school kitchen in Sedgwick County were cited for issues ranging from cockroaches and dead mice to unsafe food temperatures and dirty equipment. Most violations are corrected quickly, and you can search any Kansas establishment or file complaints through the state's online food safety portal.
3. Wichita conference helps those navigating life after incarceration (ksn.com) — A reentry conference in Wichita brought together more than 250 people this week to connect formerly incarcerated residents with housing, employment, transportation, and mental health resources. Organizers say the Reentry Opportunity Conference of Kansas, known as "The Rock," aims to give people coming home a real chance at stability and hope, and they plan to bring it back to Wichita next year.
4. Heavy rain fills Kansas rivers but doesn't trigger flooding stages, researcher says (kwch.com) — Recent heavy rain has raised water levels on the Arkansas River in Wichita, with gauges jumping from under two-and-a-half feet to just over four feet, but not enough to cause flooding. A U.S. Geological Survey researcher says the dry summer let rivers absorb the downpour and cautions that this single storm doesn't predict future flood or drought conditions.
📸 Around Wichita
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wichita
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★ Featured events ★
- Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
7700 E Kellogg Dr, Wichita
10:00 am
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Golden: A K-Pop Kids Party! →
The Cotillion, 11120 W Kellogg Dr, Wichita
10:30 am - Titus 2 Women →
Laurie Russell's House, 2500 N 135th St W, Wichita
6:00 pm - Steve Hofstetter in Wichita, KS! →
Newman University Performance Hall, 3100 McCormick Street, Wichita
7:00 pm - Steve Hofstetter in Wichita, KS! (7 PM) →
Newman University Performance Hall, 3100 McCormick Street, Wichita
7:00 pm - Die Spitz →
WAVE, 650 E 2nd St. N., Wichita
8:00 pm - Storytime in the Park →
Naftzger Park, 601 East Douglas Avenue, Wichita
10:00 am - Driver's License Clinic →
Goodwill Opportunity Center, 2700 N Woodland Ste D, Wichita
10:00 am - Story Time Squad →
McConnell AFB Library, 53476 Wichita St., Wichita
10:00 am - Journey to Homeownership: Money Smart 4 →
2220 N. Opportunity Dr., Wichita
6:00 pm - The Golden Hour Social ICT →
LOVE & CO., 1720 East Douglas Avenue, Wichita
6:00 pm - Silent Theory →
WAVE, 650 E 2nd St. N., Wichita
6:30 pm
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
📣 Wichita Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Here are your flowers for Friday.
It's going to be a beautiful weekend. Enjoy it people (Nextdoor West) - FOUND DOGS
Both females. Ignore the Leashes those belong to us. Knows commands. Does anyone have a chip scanner? I'd like to try to find owners before I call… (Nextdoor Glen Village)
- Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Wichita. Apply here.
- Red Lobster Hospitality, LLC posted a job opening for Dishwasher 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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