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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: 25 minutes ago
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By Angela Smith, Keenan Penn II and Sophia Gernander
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is warning drivers about a major traffic disruption coming this weekend.

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The ceremony was to celebrate the park's new exhibit where guests can swim with otters.

Swimming with otters now available at Tanganyika Wildlife Park

Updated: 32 minutes ago
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By Maya Daniels
Guests will be able to swim and play with otters in a unique enclosure.

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Her visit was part of the annual Women's Sports Celebration.

U.S. softball Olympian attends annual Women’s Sports Celebration in Wichita

Updated: 44 minutes ago
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By KWCH Staff
The free event started as a softball training event, but has evolved into an event celebrating women's sports, giving athletes a chance to meet and have fun together.

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USD 509, the South Haven, Kansas school district, has received cell phone lockers ahead of the...

South Haven school district implements cell phone lockers following ‘bell to bell’ ban

Updated: 54 minutes ago
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By KWCH Staff
The state law, signed by Governor Kelly in March, bans cell phones at schools from "bell to bell."

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The zoo in Salina was closed for multiple days following power outages and storm damage.

Rolling Hills Zoo in Salina reopens after storm damage, power outage

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Maya Daniels
The zoo previously said it was closed until further notice due to storm damage, unsafe pathways and power outages.

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Phoenix Leonard.

Salina inmate previously involved in high-speed chase escapes from drug treatment in Winfield

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Jeffrey Lutz
The suspect's monitoring device was found on Kansas Highway 360 but he remains at-large.

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FILE - Police lights.

Buhler fires police chiefs, citing ‘information that warranted action’

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Jeffrey Lutz
John Brislin has been appointed police chief.

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Shocker junior Dexter Dennis drives to the bucket during an 81-43 win over Newman Wednesday,...

Dexter Dennis joins McDuffie on 2026 Aftershocks roster

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Dennis joins Markis McDuffie as the team’s first two roster commitments.

Sports

FIFA Fan Festival in Kansas City is hosted on the front lawn of the National World War I...

Kansas City FIFA Fan Fest is on! Everything you need to know

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Betsy Webster and KCTV5 Staff
Whether you’re a die-hard soccer fan or just curious about the buzz, here’s what you need to know before you go.

Breaking News

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KBI issues Silver Alert for eastern Kansas man

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
A Silver Alert is out for 82-year-old Robert Faulkner, last seen in Oklahoma City Thursday night and believed to be driving a 2003 Honda Pilot with Kansas tag 4005AGB.
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Currently, the sale of fireworks in Kansas is only allowed from June 27-July 5.

Liberal commission takes no action on fireworks ban

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
ecent rain reduces fire danger risk from drought conditions

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HOSPITAL

Kansas leads nation with 28 rural hospitals at immediate risk of closing

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Brady Bauman
Study finds 69 of state’s 100 inpatient hospitals at risk; El Dorado facility asks voters for help

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Kansas State Board of Nursing

Judge throws out disciplinary action against Kansas nurse over dementia speeches

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Amy Siple's license intact after board claimed speeches constituted practicing nursing

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Issac Hord and Niklas Wiley are charged with first-degree murder in the overdose death of...

Man pleads guilty to lesser charge in overdose death of 15-year-old girl

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Niklas Wiley faces sentencing in August; first-degree murder charge dropped

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Radiation therapists strike at Ascension Via Christi over pay, staffing

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Sophia Gernander
Twelve therapists walk off job seeking fair wages and better working conditions

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Wichita State opens new hub for advanced manufacturing research

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
170,000-square-foot expansion brings NIAR facility to 2.2 million square feet

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Wichita school district to hold weekly open houses on bond issue

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Events scheduled each Tuesday through August to highlight district needs

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Accountant bikes across U.S. to raise Ponzi scheme awareness, stops in Kansas

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Third annual ride from Dallas to Washington D.C. highlights silent victims

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World Cup watch parties bring Wichita community together

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Jordan Tovar
FIFA tournament kicks off with U.S. as co-host nation

Crime

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Former Wichita State tennis coach sentenced for child sex crimes

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Angela Smith
A former Wichita State University tennis coach was sentenced to more than five years in prison for child sex crimes.

News

Despite damaging storms overnight Monday, the Smoky Hill River Festival opened for...

Smoky Hill River Festival opens despite storm damage challenges

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 5:26 PM CDT
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By Gabriela Hernandez
Volunteers and city crews worked to prepare Oakdale Park after devastating windstorm

Weather

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National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes in Dickinson County

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 5:10 PM CDT
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By Angela Smith
The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Dickinson County on Wednesday evening.

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Alcohol-related deaths are on the rise, according to the Center for Disease Control.

Newton considers common consumption area for downtown

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT
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By Angela Smith
Proposal would allow patrons to carry alcoholic beverages between businesses in designated area

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A survey conducted by the United Way of the Plains found an increase in Wichita's homeless...

United Way announces $1 million matching grant for Wichita homeless shelter

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 4:31 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Challenge grant is largest one-time donation in organization's 104-year history

Animals

Rolling Hills Zoo in Salina announced the birth of a male southern white rhinoceros calf on...

Rolling Hills Zoo remains closed as power restoration continues

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 3:33 PM CDT
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By Angela Smith
While some businesses are reopening in Salina, the Rolling Hills Zoo will not be one of them.

News

For Wichita water customers, restrictions in Stage 2 of its drought response plan include a...

Wichita watering restrictions show compliance as hot weather returns

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 3:14 PM CDT
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By Brock Wilson
City reports lower water use, issues 19 warning letters since permanent restrictions began

News

A new projector for the drive-in theater cost upwards of $100,000

Kanopolis Drive-in to donate proceeds for storm recovery

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 1:56 PM CDT
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By Angela Smith
Theater plans to support communities affected by damaging central Kansas storms

Safety

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Free teen driver safety course offers life-saving skills this weekend

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 7:21 AM CDT
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By Annette Lawless and Keenan Penn II
A nonprofit organization is offering a free driver safety course this weekend designed to teach teenagers how to handle dangerous situations behind the wheel.

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Kansans to vote on constitutional amendment changing how Supreme Court judges are elected

Updated: Jun. 10, 2026 at 10:52 PM CDT
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By Sophia Gernander
Amendment would shift from committee appointments to partisan elections

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OTTAWA CO DAMAGE

Ottawa County opens shelter as small communities remain without power after storms

Updated: Jun. 10, 2026 at 10:45 PM CDT
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By Brady Bauman
Culver residents say response has been too slow; emergency management director cites widespread damage

Kansas Proud

James Parker

88-year-old donates 100th gallon of blood to Red Cross

Updated: Jun. 10, 2026 at 7:02 PM CDT
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By Angela Smith
James Parker began donating in 1976 as principal in Conway Springs

Education

Wichita State University's logo outside the WSU's Innovation Campus.

Wichita State announces federal financial aid changes taking effect July 1

Updated: Jun. 10, 2026 at 6:29 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Wichita State University released details on Wednesday about changes to federal financial aid that will take effect July 1.  

Extras

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

Country Stampede announces multi-year agreement to move to Park City

Updated: Jun. 10, 2026 at 5:57 PM 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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Dodge City considering $10 million water rights acquisition from company partially owned by city commissioner

Updated: Jun. 10, 2026 at 5:43 PM CDT
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By Brock Wilson
Dodge City considering $10 million water rights acquisition from company partially owned by city commissioner. Some community members are calling it a conflict of interest.

Campaign 2026

The Kansas Secretary of State said as the Nov. 8 general election approaches, the help of more...

Sedgwick County seeks 250 additional election workers for August primary

Updated: Jun. 10, 2026 at 5:22 PM CDT
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By Angela Smith
The Sedgwick County election office is calling for 200 to 250 additional election workers for the August primary.

News

Trees brought down by Monday night's storm block the street near Brett Avenue in Salina

Residents of Salina senior facility face sweltering heat, medical issues from storm fallout

Updated: Jun. 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By Gabriela Hernandez
Late Wednesday afternoon, power was restored to Johnston Towers, a senior residence.

News

Patrick Mahomes

Mahomes, Chiefs agree to record-breaking contract extension

Updated: Jun. 10, 2026 at 3:48 PM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
It’s the first NFL deal valued at more than a half-billion dollars.

Kansas Proud

Sand Creek Station Golf Course

Wichita Open Opener golf scramble to raise money for Blood Cancer United

Updated: Jun. 10, 2026 at 3:09 PM CDT
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By Annette Lawless
A charity golf tournament aims to help people fighting blood cancer.

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Newton police arrest suspects in KCK homicide

Updated: Jun. 10, 2026 at 3:03 PM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
The suspects were wanted in connection with the shooting death of 64-year-old James Dodds.

Weather

Trees brought down by Monday night's storm block the street near Brett Avenue in Salina

Salina says street clearing a priority as storm cleanup continues

Updated: Jun. 10, 2026 at 2:03 PM CDT
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By Angela Smith
Salina says prioritizes street clearing as storm cleanup continues

Crime

Wichita police arrested 80-year-old Clowie McLaughlin in connection to a crash at Central and...

Judge allows more time for competency evaluation in 2025 crash this killed Wichita mother, daughter

Updated: Jun. 10, 2026 at 11:54 AM CDT
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By Angela Smith
The woman accused of killing a Wichita mother and daughter in a 2025 will appear in court this morning.

News

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

Salina public works offers limb pickup after Monday storms

Updated: Jun. 10, 2026 at 11:32 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Salina was hit hard by storms with hurricane-force winds on Monday night.

Breaking News

Wichita firefighters battled a fire Wednesday morning at an insurance office in west Wichita.

Fire at W. Wichita insurance office under investigation

Updated: Jun. 10, 2026 at 5:15 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Firefighters are investigating what caused a fire early Wednesday at a west Wichita insurance offices.

News

E-bike

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

Updated: Jun. 9, 2026 at 10:55 PM CDT
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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: Jun. 9, 2026 at 10:48 PM CDT
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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: Jun. 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM CDT
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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: Jun. 9, 2026 at 8:34 PM CDT
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By Angela Smith and Brock Wilson
Bethany College said it will be closed on Tuesday due to strom damage.

News

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Wichita teen sentenced to quarter-century in deadly 2024 shooting

Updated: Jun. 9, 2026 at 6:16 PM CDT
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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: Jun. 9, 2026 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
In May, Boeing announced plans to invest $1 billion in Wichita.

News

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: Jun. 9, 2026 at 5:10 PM CDT
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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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