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Kansas firefighters on high alert with Red Flag Warning across state

Fires

Kansas crews prepare as fire danger rises from high to extreme by week’s end

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News

Crown Uptown Theatre for sale, owner eyeing retirement

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Jaiya Brown and KWCH Staff

The Crown Uptown Theatre, in Wichita since 1928, is up for sale. This isn’t the first time for the nearly century-old building that’s history and age has called for some needed changes.

Investigation

1 found dead, 1 critical at home near Hesston

Updated: 11 hours ago

By KWCH Staff

One man was found dead, and another man was found in critical condition at a residence east of Hesston Thursday afternoon.

Local

City of Wichita to start sand removal next month

Updated: 13 hours ago

By KWCH Staff

It’s been a while since we’ve had a winter storm here in Wichita, but you’re still probably seeing the remnants of past storms on the streets.

Crime

Salina man’s death linked to fentanyl overdose

Updated: 13 hours ago

By KWCH Staff

The Salina Police Department said Thursday that a man found on the side of the road in January died from a fentanyl overdose.

Crime

Hutchinson police seize more than 100 pills containing fentanyl, arrest man

Updated: 13 hours ago

By KWCH Staff

Officers with the Hutchinson Police Department Special Operations Division arrested a man in a case in which they seized more than 100 suspected fake oxycodone pills containing fentanyl.

Royals

Salvador Perez named Royals Captain

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Matt Henderson

Perez, 32, joins Royals Hall of Famers George Brett (1989-93), Frank White (1989-90) and Mike Sweeney (2003-07) as the only team Captains in club history.

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Crime

Former Sedgwick County jail deputy sentenced for sex with inmates, misconduct

Updated: 15 hours ago

By KWCH Staff

A former detention deputy in the Sedgwick County Jail faces more than five years in prison for charges of unlawful sexual relations with two female inmates and official misconduct at the jail.

Crime

Man held on $1 million bond, accused of stabbing victim over 15 times

Updated: 18 hours ago

By KWCH Staff

A 22-year-old man is being held in the Ellis County Jail after he was arrested and accused of stabbing another man more than 15 times.

Where's Shane?

Where’s Shane? Village Travel Expo

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Shane Konicki

It's an event that could take you to new destinations!

K-State

Nowell bids farewell to Wildcat Nation

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 8:05 PM CDT

By Jerick Tafoya

A K-State player says goodbye to the Kansas State faithful and looks towards the pros.

Royals

Today is Opening Day! Here is what you need to know.

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Greg Dailey

The Royals take on the Minnesota Twins Thursday at Kauffman Stadium at 3:10 p.m.

Weather

Wicked winds create wildfire concerns

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 6:07 AM CDT

By Jake Dunne

Fire weather concerns in western Kansas today will spread across the entire state on Friday.

National

9 killed in crash of 2 Army Black Hawk helicopters in Kentucky

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Danica Sauter, Tony Garcia, Ryan Breslin and Gray News staff

All nine crew members, four soldiers in one helicopter and five in the other, died in the crash.

State

One arrested after bb gun pulled at Emporia High School, assault victim found

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:10 AM CDT

By Sarah Motter and Tori Whalen

Four public schools in Emporia were placed on lockdown and one person was arrested after a handgun was pulled at a local high school and an aggravated assault victim was found nearby.

Missing Persons

Woman safe after going missing following volunteer work

Updated: 23 hours ago

By KWCH Staff

The woman went missing after volunteering at the Lord's Diner Wednesday night.

News

Abilene Police install license plate readers to crack down on property crime

Updated: 23 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

Abilene residents will soon notice two new automated license plate readers as officials attempt to crack down on property and violent crime.

Animals

Council Grove Police mourn the loss of first-ever K-9, Cooper

Updated: 24 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

Officials in Council Grove have heavy hearts as they mourn the loss of K-9 Cooper, its very first K-9 officer.

Safety

Storm chasers prepare to hit road as severe weather season ramps up

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:46 PM CDT

By Alex Jirgens and KWCH Staff

The arrival of spring has severe weather season in sight. With that, storm chasers are outfitting their vehicles and getting gear ready.

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Forecast

Extreme fire danger: Kansas wind machine moves to high gear

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:29 PM CDT

By Ross Janssen

The next few days will be quite windy for Kansas.

State

KS Legislature Wrap: ‘Born alive,’ gun safety to governor, chambers advance several bills on Final Action

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:36 PM CDT

By Bryan Grabauskas

The Kansas Legislature continued their busy week today with several bills advancing on Final Action.

Does It Work

Does It Work? Dash Electric Butter Sprayer

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:06 PM CDT

By KWCH Staff

The makers of the handheld device say it can melt and store up to half of a stick of butter in its chamber.

Sports

KU women dominant in WNIT semifinal, move on to championship

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 8:26 PM CDT

By KWCH Staff

KU dominated Washington most of the way, winning 61-36 Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse in the WNIT semifinal game.

Crime

IT security expert offers insight after cyberattack impacts Newton Schools

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT

By Shawn Loging and KWCH Staff

A situation the Newton school district described as “a network security incident” prompted school closures for Wednesday and Thursday.

News

Easter egg fundraiser in Ellis County benefits student organization

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:53 PM CDT

By Austin Morton and KWCH Staff

Students from Fort Hays State University are hosting their annual “Egg My Yard” fundraiser to support the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association.

Local

May 1 deadline set to update Sedgwick County casino applications

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:11 PM CDT

By KWCH Staff

The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC) said three operators looking to build a historical horse racing (HHR) gaming facility in Sedgwick County have until May 1 to submit additional information and documents to complete their applications.

Local

Turf in at Naftzger Park

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:37 PM CDT

By KWCH Staff

A downtown Wichita park has an updated look.

Don't Fall For It

Augusta Public Safety warns of scammer on hoverboard

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:48 PM CDT

By KWCH Staff

The City of Augusta is asking residents to be on the lookout for scammers posing as city employees.

News

Valley Center man charged with murder in deadly hit-and-run

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:30 PM CDT

By KWCH Staff

The Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office said on Wednesday, a judge charged Faimon with a felony and several misdemeanor counts.