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BREAKING: Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at 90

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National

FILE - The Senate Judiciary Committee's ranking member Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. returns...

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at 90

Updated: 45 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press and MICHAEL BLOOD, MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and MICHAEL BALSAMO
Three people familiar with the situation confirmed her death to The Associated Press on Friday.

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The City of Wichita and WPD's Union have reopened the police department's contract to...

WPD officers may get $5K bonus, city reopens contract

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Hailey Tucker
New information shared exclusively with FactFinder, Wichita Police officers could receive a $5,000 bonus at the end of the year to help with the ongoing staffing shortages.

News

Wichita housing market

Kansas housing market forecast: Is it a good time to buy or sell?

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Joe Baker and KWCH Staff
It’s currently a limited housing market for buys with about 1,500 listings in the Wichita area.

Crime

Wichita jewelry thieves

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Thieves steal $13K in jewelry from Wichita store

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff and Branden Stitt
Carolyn Sayre is warning other Wichita jewelers about two thieves who walked into her store and walked out with thousands of dollars in merchandise.

News

Premio mayor del Powerball ya es el noveno mayor de la historia

$1 million Powerball ticket sold in south-central Kansas

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
There may have been no jackpot winner, but one Kansan is a millionaire after Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing.

Animals

A flamingo is drawing bird watchers and others to Chase County Lake.

Flamingo draws bird watchers to Chase County

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
It’s definitely a rare sight in Chase County.

State

Child care KWCH

Pandemic-era funding ending for childcare providers in Kansas

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff and Shawn Loging
As providers and parents of young kids know, there simply isn’t enough child care available to meet the need.

Weather

Wellington Lake, Wellington, Kan. on September 3, 2022.

Boat ramps closed at Wellington Lake due to low water levels

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
The City of Wellington is closing the boat ramps at Wellington Lake due to low water levels.

News

Sedgwick County jail

Sedgwick County Jail kitchen closed for repairs, meals continue

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Current repairs of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Detention Facility kitchen come at a cost of $170,336.17.

Crime

Mugshot for Tyler Kelly, convicted in a July 2021 deadly shooting

Wichita man sentenced to life for killing teen in 2021

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
A judge sentenced 22-year-old Tyler Kelly to 25 years to life on the first-degree murder conviction, 43 months for aggravated burglary and 13 months for aggravated assault.
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News

KBI: Meade County man still missing 1 year later

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Meade County Sheriff’s Office and Gray County Sheriff’s Office have spent a year investigating the disappearance of Richard Salisbury.

Crime

Man convicted in 2020 rape, kidnapping receives life sentence

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
On Thursday, a Sedgwick County District Court judge sentenced 30-year-old Gerardo Aguero-Hernandez to life in prison without the eligibility of parole for 25 years, plus 184 months (a little more than 15 years).

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City refusing to respond after Law Enforcement Memorial defaced, FactFinder finds it’s a misdemeanor

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Hailey Tucker
After FactFinder aired the story one week ago about the Law Enforcement Memorial in downtown being defaced, investigators emailed City Manager Bob Layton, WPD Chief Joe Sullivan, Mayor Brandon Whipple, councilmembers and more asking for a response.

Local

Another ‘Second Chance Thursday’ offers chance to clear traffic warrants in Wichita

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff and Matt Heilman
A coordinated effort to help people clear warrants for minor offenses in Wichita kicked off Thursday morning in Hyde Park, 201 South Greenwood.

News

Kansas governor issues state of disaster emergency for wildfire threat

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Matt Heilman
Summer-like temperatures combined with strong south winds and low humidity present a wildfire threat across Kansas.

Local

Deadline approaching for feedback on proposed Evergy rate increase

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Max Dutton
Max Dutton broke down how to make your voice heard as the deadline approaches.

Local

WPD therapy dog comforts children who witnessed violent incident

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 8:16 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Officer Alli Larison responded to the scene with Stewie

News

Road reopens in Hutchinson following police response

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 7:14 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Hutchinson police shut down part of Halstead Street Thursday morning while negotiating with a person barricaded in a home.

Does It Work

Does It Work? Scanmarker Air Wireless Digital HIghlighter

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 12:23 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The makers of Scanmarker Air say their gadget quickly transfers printed text straight to your computer or phone.

News

Homeowners in NE Wichita neighborhood voice concerns over stalled construction on apartments

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 11:51 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
People living in and near the Hawthorne neighborhood are concerned about unfinished apartments near 21st Street North and 127th Street East.

Safety

Attempted robbery leads to double shooting at store near Harry and Topeka

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 11:16 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
he Wichita Police Department provided further information into a Wednesday night shooting at a store south of downtown Wichita in which two men suffered injuries police described as critical, but non-life threatening.

News

Andover parents standing with teachers yet to reach contract agreement with district

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 10:39 PM CDT
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By Branden Stitt and KWCH Staff
Andover parents are standing with teachers as negotiations continue between the educators and the Andover school district.

Kansas City Chiefs

Report: Swift to attend Chiefs-Jets game this Sunday

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 9:42 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
For the second straight week, Taylor Swift is expected to attend a Chiefs game.

Crime

Wichita teen faces murder charge in January deadly shooting of 16-year-old

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 8:59 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A Wichita teen accused in the January shooting that killed 16-year-old Seaquori Smith heard charges against him Wednesday in Sedgwick County District Court.

Education

Some in Hays express concerns over private bathrooms at new high school

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:54 PM CDT
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By Austin Morton
Some in Hays are voicing concerns about the new high school’s bathrooms, set to be private, non-gendered stalls.

Crime

Man arrested in Colorado in connection with body found in Harvey County East Park

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:32 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Hutchinson Police Department said a man was arrested in Colorado in connection to the death of 31-year-old Tyler Lee Ford.

Community

First responders in McPherson help first-grader struck by arrow celebrate birthday

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 5:53 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A first grader who was struck by an arrow while she was out on the playground at school is now out of the hospital.

Traffic

Kansas Highway Patrol cautions drivers to be vigilant during harvest time

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 5:36 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The KHP is asking motorists to use caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines and other implements.

News

More Kansas schools become eligible to offer free meals, challenges remain

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 5:35 PM CDT
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By Shawn Loging and KWCH Staff
When it comes to getting children and teens to learn, making sure they aren’t hungry is a key factor. A federal program meant to help with that is being expanded to cover more than 3,000 more schools.

Sports

Riverfront Stadium transforms for Friday night football

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:50 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Finishing touches are being made to Riverfront Stadium as the grounds crews transform it from a baseball field to a football field.

News

Wichita VA Regional Office relocates to eastside Ruffin Building

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:38 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
In an effort to deliver more benefits to Veterans, their families and caregivers, the Wichita VA Regional Office has relocated to 9111 E. Douglas, Suite 200.

What the Tech?

What the Tech? Crisis Text Line

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:42 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Crisis Text Line provides volunteer counselors to answer anonymous texts from teens and pre-teens who need help.

What the Tech?

What the Tech? Amazon Prime Video

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:29 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Jamey Tucker explain Amazon's new change to Prime Video, ads.

What the Tech?

What the Tech? Free Your Music

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:16 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Jamey Tucker talks the app of the day, "Free Your Music."

What the Tech?

What the Tech? Amazon introduces new Alexa features

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:02 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A look at what's coming to Alexa or Echo devices over the coming months.

News

Boil water advisory issued for the Simmons Subdivision Sanitation System in Butler County

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 2:54 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Simmons Subdivision Sanitation System public water supply system located in Butler County.

What the Tech?

What the Tech? Students and Chat GPT

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 2:36 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Jamey Tucker discusses whether teachers can tell if an essay is written by AI by asking Chat GPT.

Crime

Man arrested for second-degree murder in SE Kansas

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 12:47 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Labette County Sheriff’s Office, and the Parsons Police Department arrested a man connected to the death of 28-year-old Kylie Caldwell.

Extras

98 Degrees’ Drew Lachey to appear in ‘label•less’ musical at Century II

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 12:38 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Drew Lachey of 98 Degrees and choreographer Lea Lachey are bringing their musical “label•less” to Century II on Oct. 21.

Crime

Man recently arrested in Emporia identified as suspect in double homicide

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 11:17 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Authorities in Colorado have revealed that the case of two women reported missing out of Emporia is now considered to be a double homicide investigation.

Education

Wichita State, WSU Tech tout highest-ever enrollments, other institutions see increase

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 11:06 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The school highlighted the success of partnerships with neighboring states offered in-state tuition.

News

Child dies at McConnell Air Force Base

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 8:38 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Attempts to revive the child at the scene were unsuccessful.

Extras

Travis Kelce reflects on ‘day that went perfect’ with Taylor Swift in Arrowhead suite

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 8:37 AM CDT
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By Greg Dailey and Heidi Schmidt
"She looked amazing, everybody was talking about her in a great light. On top of that, the day went perfect for Chiefs fans of course," Kelce said.

Aviation

Yingling Aviation announces second major expansion of 2023

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 8:08 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Yingling is hiring more than 80 new employees.

Breaking News

Classes resume Thursday for Peabody-Burns schools

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:53 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Administrators in Peabody-Burns schools cancelled class Wednesday due to a water main break in Peabody.

News

Candlelight vigil held on 2nd anniversary of teen’s in-custody death

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 11:31 PM CDT
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By Branden Stitt and KWCH Staff
A candlelight vigil held Tuesday night honored the memory of 17-year-old Cedric Lofton, two years to the day he died after losing consciousness while in custody at the Sedgwick County Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center (JIAC).

News

Mulvane teen welcomed home from hospital nearly 3 months after crash

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:53 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Nearly three months after suffering severe injuries in a crash, Mulvane High School student Creighton Schmidt is home.

Local

Evergy hosts EV test drives during National Drive Electric Week

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 5:41 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Evergy customers were given the chance to test drive an electric vehicle on Tuesday as a part of National Drive Electric Week.

News

Firefighters on high alert due to hot, windy conditions, ongoing drought

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 5:30 PM CDT
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By Joe Baker and KWCH Staff
With the ongoing drought and hot, windy conditions in the forecast this week, firefighters are on high alert.

Crime

Newton man given prison sentence in child solicitation case

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 5:15 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A Newton man was sentenced to 72 months in prison for aggravated indecent solicitation of a child on Monday.
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