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E-bike

Wichita ER doctors warn of rising e-bike, e-scooter injuries

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Sophia Gernander
Some Wichita parents are calling for restrictions as children have been seen around the city traveling at high speeds.

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McPherson daycare owner accused of child abuse headed to court

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Kimberly Horn faces multiple charges, including child abuse and six counts of child endangerment.

Breaking News

Hurricane force winds blew through Salina Monday night, knocking down trees, including this...

Salina announces cooling centers, free meals, tree debris process as crews work to restore power

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff, Gabriela Hernandez and Sophia Gernander
A strong thunderstorm brought windspeeds greater than 100 miles-per-hour to Salina late Monday.

Weather

Storms brought hurricane force winds and snapped trees.

Bethany College closes Tuesday after nearly 130 mph winds knock out power in Lindsborg, Marquette

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Angela Smith and Brock Wilson
Bethany College said it will be closed on Tuesday due to strom damage.

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Wichita teen sentenced to quarter-century in deadly 2024 shooting

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Victor Rivas-Banuelos was 16 when he was arrested for the shooting.

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Boeing plant in Wichita, Kansas

City Council approves incentives for Boeing construction in Wichita

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Jeffrey Lutz
In May, Boeing announced plans to invest $1 billion in Wichita.

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Tony Mattivi, director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, urged the 2025 Legislature to...

KBI director Tony Mattivi confirmed for seat as federal judge

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Mattivi is the second of president Trump’s three nominees in Kansas to be confirmed.

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Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announces during a news conference that he and the...

Kobach joins victims’ families to urge Gov. Kelly to deny clemency to convicted murderers

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Kobach discussed the clemency requests of eight convicted murders on death row in Kansas

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Justin Lauppe, left, a paramedic with Butler County.

National procession honors Butler County paramedic who died in line of duty

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Andover is one of the 32 stops for the National EMS Memorial Service Procession.

Traffic

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will close multiple ramps from Friday evening...

U.S. 54/I-135 interchange to close this weekend for bridge work

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Angela Smith
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is warning drivers about a major traffic disruption coming this weekend.
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The entire town has been without power since storms came through on Monday evening, pulling up...

Storms in Ottawa County leave entire town without power

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
The storm knocked down power poles and tore trees out of the ground.

Accidents

One of the directional signs on I-135 in Saline County was damaged by high winds the evening...

Hurricane force winds blow over semis, damage traffic signs across central Kansas

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Angela Smith
Hurricane force winds moved through parts of central and north-central Kansas blowing over anything and almost everything in its path.

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The church was struck by lightning on Monday, leading to a fire that engulfed the entire...

Church struck by lightning, burns to the ground in Cheyenne County

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Maya Daniels
Salem Lutheran Church had celebrated the building's 100th anniversary in 2026. Now, it is considered a total loss.

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Guns recovered from Wichita party.

Wichita police recover 9 guns from ‘teen party’ at short-term rental

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Jeffrey Lutz and Ana Valdez
Three minors were arrested for possession or consumption of alcohol.

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Charges filed against former Wichita police officer involved in crash

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Bennett’s first appearance in court is scheduled for July 7.

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Five of the cats have died, and the surviving cats have severe health complications.

28 cats removed from Haysville home in suspected hoarding case, rescue seeks help

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Ana Valdez
After being rescued, 23 cats survived - but the rescue needs help to keep them alive as they face severe health complications.

Accidents

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Young farmer dies after train strikes industrial sprayer in NE Kansas

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Angela Smith
A 41-year-old Marysville man died Monday in after an industrial farm sprayer collided with a train.

Weather

Topeka Police rescue five stranded individuals from flood waters in south Topeka

Crews rescue five stranded people from flood waters early Tuesday in Topeka

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Isaac Deer
Rescue occurs in area of frequent flooding.

Helping Hand

A Wichita woman is honoring her parents who were affected by cancer with a fundraiser that...

Local fundraiser helps exceed $100,000 goal for Blood Cancer United with a Helping Hand donation

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 9:46 PM CDT
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By Felicia Rolfe
Local fundraisers have been raising money to help families fight cancer.

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Maize High School

Maize School Board approves sending bond proposal to voters

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 7:26 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Voters will decide on the bond after the school district said it needs improvements to building security, traffic and parking conditions.

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The Kansas State Board of Education focused on legislative priorities at a meeting Tuesday.

Kansas Board of Education discusses appropriate technology usage in classrooms

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By Jordan Tovar
Governor Kelly signed a bill in March that would ban cell phone use during the school day, but schools are still allowed to provide technology to students.

Crime

Kaleb Hogan, 27, of Augusta, will go to trial in January 2026, following a 2023 conviction in...

Butler County man resentenced to time served in infant son’s death

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 5:09 PM CDT
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By Angela Smith
A Butler County man originally convicted of murdering his infant son has been resentenced to time served after reaching a plea deal in the case.

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The project gives veterans a chance to tell their stories of service, which are then preserved...

Volunteers record military stories from Kansas veterans for national archive

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 4:33 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Veterans History Project, created in 2000, is how the Library of Congress preserves the personal accounts of American war veterans.

Crime

Salina police arrested 27-year-old Tiara Heitman after she rushed her 8-month-old daughter to...

Salina woman arrested after infant daughter hospitalized with overdose

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 3:56 PM CDT
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By Angela Smith
27-year-old faces child endangerment, drug charges

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Hairtenders, the barber shop, sustained significant structural damage.

Man crashes vehicle into Lyons barber shop

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 3:48 PM CDT
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By Maya Daniels
At the scene, deputies found the vehicle partially inside the building, which had significant structural damage.

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Barika gave birth on Monday to the baby in her outdoor habitat.

Sedgwick County Zoo welcomes new baby gorilla

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM CDT
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By Maya Daniels
Barika, a Western lowland gorilla, gave birth on Monday morning.

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Two people injured after stabbing incident in Winfield

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 3:03 PM CDT
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By Maya Daniels
Winfield police said it took place on Saturday evening in the Canterberry Village neighborhood.

Sports

Kansas baseball has been preparing for Omaha since February

Oklahoma defeats Kansas 13-2, ending Jayhawks’ season

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 2:34 PM CDT
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By Angela Smith and KU Athletics
Game two of NCAA Super Regional series concludes at Hoglund Ballpark

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Boeing plant in Wichita, Kansas

Wichita City Council to vote on $450 million in industrial revenue bonds for Boeing

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM CDT
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By Angela Smith and Brock Wilson
Vote Tuesday could grant 10-year property tax abatement for south campus expansion

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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is handling the case.

KBI: Hutchinson police officer shoots, kills armed man during altercation

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 9:23 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The situation is developing, and this story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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Thousands of people gather for Country Stampede Music Festival at Heartland Motorsports Park.

Country Stampede moving to Wichita area in 2027

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 8:14 AM CDT
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By Angela Smith
Country Stampede will move to the Wichita area in 2027, with the music festival scheduled for June 25-27 at Gilley’s in Park City.

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Troopers said it happened just after 11:30 p.m. south of Garden City.

Finney County crash sends three to hospital

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 7:47 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Troopers said it happened just after 11:30 p.m. south of Garden City.

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Museum staff said the exhibit is a way to tell the history of the game nationwide while also...

Wichita museum opens baseball exhibit ahead of America’s 250th birthday

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 8:27 PM CDT
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By Jordan Tovar and KWCH Staff
Museum staff said the exhibit is a way to tell the history of the game nationwide while also highlighting baseball history in Wichita.

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Special Olympics Kansas cancels track and field events due to weather

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 8:10 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Special Olympics Kansas announced on their Facebook page Sunday morning that all track and field events for the day’s summer games would be cancelled due to possible inclement weather.

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The Wichita Animal Action League partnered with Lawn Buddy, SB Mowing and several other...

Wichita neighborhood gets free pest control, lawn care for third straight year

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 9:43 PM CDT
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By Brady Bauman
The annual tradition has grown from providing free yard treatments to a community event, complete with a cookout, resources for pet owners and more.

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The Hub replaces the old transit center on Topeka Street and is now in the Delano neighborhood.

Wichita’s new transit center, The Hub, opens in Delano

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 9:08 PM CDT
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By Jordan Tovar and KWCH Staff
The Hub replaces the old transit center on Topeka Street and is now in the Delano neighborhood.

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The group raised more than $441,000. Organizers said their goal was to reach $500,000 to meet...

Community fundraiser continues with events through end of month

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 8:41 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The group raised more than $441,000. Organizers said their goal was to reach $500,000 to meet the needs of families in the community.

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Search for missing boy with special needs ends Saturday afternoon

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 5:20 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The department issued an alert saying the child was missing. The alert led to a massive search.

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Authorities identify two killed in Wabaunsee County I-70 crash

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 3:18 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A semitruck crossed the center median on I-70 for an unknown reason, struck a car and killed two of the occupants.

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Wichita WInd Surge

Wichita Wind Surge to officially rebrand as Wichita Turbo Tubs

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 3:15 PM CDT
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By Maya Daniels
The organization announced that Wichita’s Minor League Baseball team will be fully transitioned to the Turbo Tubs by fall of 2026.

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Screwworm at the border

Kansas cattle ranchers prepare for screwworm threat

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM CDT
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By Jordan Tovar
Flesh-eating parasite detected in U.S. for first time since outbreaks began in Central America in 2022

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The 25-year-old was buried next to her grandfather and uncle in a veterans memorial cemetery....

Wichita woman killed in domestic violence incident buried at veterans cemetery

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 10:38 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
25-year-old Ivy Unruh has been buried next to her grandfather and uncle in an Arizona veterans memorial cemetery.

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Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced Wednesday that Coldewater Joe Ceballos has been...

Former Coldwater mayor Joe Ceballos released from Chase County jail

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 8:46 PM CDT
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By Ana Valdez and KWCH Staff
Balderas said the judge agreed Ceballos was not a danger to society and was not a flight risk, releasing him on a $3,000 bond.

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Wichita Transit offers free bus rides during  this dangerous stretch of triple-digit...

Wichita’s new transit center, The Hub, opening in Delano

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 7:51 PM CDT
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By Maya Daniels
The Hub is located across the street from Equity Bank Park, with 12 bus bays and 425 parking spaces.

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The KIDS Network says SUID deaths in Kansas happen 10 times more than infant drowning deaths...

KIDS Network hosts SUID training for law enforcement

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 6:58 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The KIDS Network says SUID deaths in Kansas happen 10 times more than infant drowning deaths and twice as often as infant homicides.

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The camp was part of Play Ball Weekend, an effort to inspire the next generation of baseball...

Wind Surge players host free kids camp at Equity Bank Park

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 6:14 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The camp was part of Play Ball Weekend, an effort to inspire the next generation of baseball players.

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Police say Brady was the suspect in a domestic violence incident the night before the shooting.

Wichita man wounded in officer-involved shooting booked into jail

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 5:50 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Police say Brady was the suspect in a domestic violence incident the night before the shooting.

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Northeast Kansas man indicted on murder threat, child pornography charges

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 4:52 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The 24-year-old from Tonganoxie allegedly threatened to rape and kill a victim.

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Members of law enforcement in downtown Wichita ran with the torch Friday afternoon.

Torch run tradition continues ahead of summer games

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 4:36 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Members of law enforcement in downtown Wichita ran with the torch Friday afternoon.

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The tour is open again Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Sedgwick County Master Gardeners host annual garden tour

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 3:58 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The tour is open again Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
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