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Bridge collapses in Washington state, sending cars into river

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:26:00 CDT

OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - Part of a four-lane freeway bridge over a river in rural Washington state collapsed on Thursday, sending vehicles and drivers tumbling into the frigid water, authorities said.

Wichita Boy Scout relieved about national decision

by Lauren Seabrook — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:06:00 CDT

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Wichita Boy Scout Robert Leis finds out the very thing that made him keep his sexuality a secret for years has come to an end. "It was just kind of like, huh, thank you," said Leis.

Storm Team 12: Hit and miss weekend storms

By Meteorologist Rodney Price — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:03:00 CDT

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A few storms in south central Kansas this evening will move out of the area by sunset. Other storms will develop later tonight on a widely scattered basis. That will continue to be the case right through the holiday weekend. Dry most of the time interrupted by periods of showers and thunderstorms. No widespread severe weather is expected but the occasional storm could produce some quarter size hail and winds of 50-60 mph. High temperatures will be in the 70s on Friday. The rest of the weekend will find readings in the 80s over central and eastern Kansas with some 90s likely in the west. There will be another chance for thunderstorms coming our way on Wednesday.

Elderly woman victim of electrical scam

by Sia Nyorkor — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:47:00 CDT

Police say an elderly woman in West Wichita was scammed by a man posing as a worker for Westar.

State lawmakers' session exceeds 90 days over tax debate

by Associated Press — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:36:00 CDT

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The Kansas Legislature's annual session will go into overtime because of disagreements on tax issues among Republicans.

Child dies from injuries after Pratt County crash

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:02:00 CDT

A second child has died after a rollover accident in Pratt county this week.

Fire investigators talk about deadly Kingman fire

by John Boyd — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:51:00 CDT

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Whoever started the fire at the Seacat house in April of 2011 knew they shouldn't have started it. That's what ATF Fire Investigator Doug Monty told jurors Thursday.

Boy Scouts of America delegates vote to remove ban on gay scouts

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:18:03 CDT

GRAPEVINE, Texas, May 23 (Reuters) - The Boy Scouts of

Wichitans ask why water restrictions weren't considered earlier

by Michael Schwanke — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:02:00 CDT

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Wichitans may be forced to shut off the water this summer, and the plan confuses many users.

Four kids found in "unlivable" home; Parents arrested

by Pilar Pedraza — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:35:00 CDT

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Wichita police take four children into protective custody Wednesday calling that house unlivable. The children ranged in ages from two to 11. Their parents are in jail on four counts of child endangerment.