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Woman fights off potential kidnapper

by Veronica Hill — Sat, 25 May 2013 13:40:00 CDT

A Wichita woman fights off a potential kidnapper in her vehicle while stopped at a stop sign. It happened Friday night around 10 p.m.

Storm Team 12: Windy Memorial Day weekend

By Meteorologist Dean Jones — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:50:00 CDT

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The biggest weather issue this holiday weekend will be the wind. Although an isolated storm or two is possible in the west this afternoon and overnight, most of the state will remain dry . Better chances of rain come Sunday across the extreme northern half of Kansas, near the Nebraska state line, however those storms will also be hit or miss. Monday brings slightly better odds, of a hit or miss afternoon/evening storm but shouldn't be enough to ruin outdoor plans for the majority of folks celebrating the Memorial Day holiday.

Two freight trains collide in Missouri, seven injured

Tim Bross — Sat, 25 May 2013 13:33:03 CDT

ST. LOUIS, Missouri (Reuters) - Two freight trains collided at a rail intersection in rural southeastern Missouri on Saturday, triggering the collapse of a highway overpass when at least a dozen rail cars derailed and struck a support pillar, authorities said.

Last day for KWCH, KFDI & Goodwill's donation drive for OK tornado victims

by Eyewitness News — Sat, 25 May 2013 08:50:00 CDT

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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.

Joyland fire under investigation

By Sia Nyorkor — Sat, 25 May 2013 08:38:00 CDT

Firefighters had a tough time battling a fire at Joyland Friday. The fire started in a building on the property around six o'clock.

Wichita man threatens to kill dog and sets house on fire

by Kim Hynes — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:47:00 CDT

A Wichita man armed with a ninja throwing star starts his girlfriend's house on fire. The fire happened Friday evening in the 600 block of north Flora.

KWCH Reporter tours her cousin's tornado ravaged home

by Lauren Seabrook — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:59:00 CDT

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Two families related to Eyewitness News Reporter Lauren Seabrook lost their homes in the EF-5 tornado that hit Oklahoma Monday. Lauren is from that area and has been there for KWCH all week. Her cousin lived in Newcastle, where the storm started, before moving into Moore.

Seacat says his wife was depressed in interview with KBI

by Adia Hamer — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:28:00 CDT

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Testimony in the trial of Brett Seacat wrapped up for the weekend. Seacat is charged with killing his wife Vashti and setting their Kingman home on fire in April 2011.

Two day old baby attacked by pit bull

by Christina Taylor — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:08:00 CDT

A brand new baby was attacked by a pit bull in Coffeyville. Police say the dog severely injured the two day old girl. The pit bull belonged to her family.

Kan. tax negotiators agree on 6% sales tax

by Associated Press — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:12:00 CDT

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(AP) - Kansas legislative negotiators have agreed on a proposal for cutting income taxes further and setting the state sales tax at 6 percent.