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

Updated: 4 hours ago
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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: 12 hours ago
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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: 12 hours ago
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By Brady Bauman
Culver residents say response has been too slow; emergency management director cites widespread damage

Kansas Proud

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

Updated: 16 hours ago
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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: 16 hours ago
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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: 17 hours ago
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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: 17 hours ago
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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: 18 hours ago
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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: 18 hours ago
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By Gabriela Hernandez
Late Wednesday afternoon, power was restored to Johnston Towers, a senior residence.

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Mahomes, Chiefs agree to record-breaking contract extension

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Jeffrey Lutz
It’s the first NFL deal valued at more than a half-billion dollars.
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Wichita Open Opener golf scramble to raise money for Blood Cancer United

Updated: 20 hours ago
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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: 20 hours ago
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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: 21 hours ago
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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: 23 hours ago
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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.

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

Salina public works offers limb pickup after Monday storms

Updated: 23 hours ago
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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.

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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.

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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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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.

News

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: Jun. 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Kobach discussed the clemency requests of eight convicted murders on death row in Kansas

News

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

Updated: Jun. 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM CDT
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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: Jun. 9, 2026 at 4:22 PM CDT
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By Angela Smith
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is warning drivers about a major traffic disruption coming this weekend.

News

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: Jun. 9, 2026 at 3:45 PM CDT
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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: Jun. 9, 2026 at 3:43 PM CDT
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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: Jun. 9, 2026 at 2:57 PM CDT
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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.

News

Guns recovered from Wichita party.

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

Updated: Jun. 9, 2026 at 1:54 PM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz and Ana Valdez
Three minors were arrested for possession or consumption of alcohol.

News

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Charges filed against former Wichita police officer involved in crash

Updated: Jun. 9, 2026 at 1:36 PM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Bennett’s first appearance in court is scheduled for July 7.

News

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: Jun. 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT
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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: Jun. 9, 2026 at 8:09 AM CDT
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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: Jun. 9, 2026 at 3:22 AM CDT
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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 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.

News

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.

News

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

News

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.

News

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.

News

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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

News

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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

News

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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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.

News

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.

News

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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