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Up to 400 people to lose their jobs at Via Christi

by Kim Hynes — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:41:00 CDT

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Budget shortfalls prompt Via Christi to reduce its workforce by 4%. Via Christi says it plans to eliminate 350-400 positions statewide by the end of June. Additionally senior leadership will take a 4% salary reduction.

Survivors pulled from Oklahoma tornado debris as toll falls

Carey Gillam and Ian Simpson — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:36:00 CDT

MOORE, Oklahoma (Reuters) - Emergency workers pulled more than 100 survivors from the rubble of homes, schools and a hospital in an Oklahoma town hit by a powerful tornado, and officials lowered the death toll from the storm to 24, including nine children.

Teacher arrested for bringing gun to school identified

by Kim Hynes — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:02:00 CDT

A Wichita elementary school teacher is on paid suspension after being arrested for bringing a gun to school.

Storm Team 12: More severe storms for Southern Plains

By Meteorologist Mark Larson — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:57:00 CDT

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Quiet weather is expected for Kansas Tuesday along with slightly cooler temperatures but more severe weather is expected over southeastern Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas.

Families struggle to find where they once lived among the debris

by Lauren Seabrook — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:49:00 CDT

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Rain and chilly temperatures are making the clean up process in Moore Oklahoma more difficult. Eyewitness News reporter Lauren Seabrook traveled to Moore to cover the aftermath. Lauren grew up near the area, her family and friends are okay.

Gas nears record high in Wichita, refinery shut downs to blame

By Robert Marin — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:27:00 CDT

Gas prices in Wichita hit their highest price since July of 2008, when the city set a record.

Tornado Relief: How to Help

by John Boyd — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:04:00 CDT

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Here are some of the many ways you can help the people of Oklahoma as they deal with massive cleanup and recovery efforts:

Driver slams into Wesley Medical Center

by John Boyd — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:41:00 CDT

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No one was hurt, but quite a bit of damage after a pickup rammed into Wesley Medical Center Tuesday morning.

Wichita Police Crime Sheets: May 21

by John Boyd — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:15:00 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.

Jury selection underway in Brett Seacat trial

by Anne Meyer — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:36:00 CDT

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Jury selection is underway in the trial of a Kingman man accused of killing his wife.