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Wichita Police Crime Sheets: May 24

by John Boyd — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:31:00 CDT

Each day, we comb through pages upon pages of crime reports from the Wichita Police Department. Below is a quick glance at some bits and pieces from those sheets.

Watch Live: Brett Seacat trial continues

by John Boyd — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:00:00 CDT

Testimony resumes today in the the trial of a Kingman man accused of killing his wife.

Hi Fi Hop gave Kansas teens a place to rock 'n' roll

By Rebecca White — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 CDT

In the early 1950's a new kind of music called rock 'n' roll was taking over the airwaves. Girls in poodle skirts and guys in wing-tipped shoes danced to songs by Frankie Avalon and Elvis Presley . And for the next decade, a locally produced TV show called Hi Fi Hop captured the change in American culture.

Storm Team 12: Hit and miss storm chances

By Meteorologist Rodney Price — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:45:00 CDT

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Plenty of clouds will be around Kansas today. Showers and storms however, will be rather hit and miss. The best chance to see storms will be in northwest Kansas and don't be shocked if some severe weather develops there. Large hail and high winds will be the main concerns but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out either. Highs will be mostly in the 70s, with a few 80s in southwest Kansas.

KWCH, KFDI & Goodwill team up to help OK tornado victims

by Eyewitness News — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:41:00 CDT

The devastating tornado in Moore, Oklahoma has left many here in Kansas wanting to help. As we know, most of the charities are asking for cash to buy the items needed for the victims.

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.

Kansas Senate GOP's new tax plan in House's hands

by The Associated Press — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:10:00 CDT

Top Republicans in the Kansas Senate don't yet know whether a new tax plan they've pushed through their chamber will find favor with GOP House members.

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.

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.

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits Northern California

By Robert J. Lopez — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:15:00 CDT

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Northern California on Thursday night and was felt across a large area, according to officials.