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Local

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City of Wichita working to conserve water as levels at Cheney Reservoir decline

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By KWCH Staff
As ongoing drought continues to plague much of Kansas, the City of Wichita announced Thursday that it has begun conserving water and encourages residents to do the same.

Local

Riverfest

Riverfest kicks off Friday in downtown Wichita

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Much-needed rain started coming down in Wichita on Thursday, and it’s expected that showers could last throughout the day and into parts of Friday when Riverfest kicks off in downtown Wichita.

Does It Work

Flex Seal Flood Protection

Does It Work? Flex Seal Flood Protection Starter Kit

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Flex Seal's latest line is for flood protection, promising to keep water out of your home during a natural disaster.

News

Aerial shot of Cheney Reservoir

Cheney Reservoir level raising questions about conservation

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Branden Stitt
Concerns about the level of Cheney Reservoir haven’t been an issue since the summer of 2013, but those concerns are on the table again due to the current drought.

Crime

Fuller family, moving to Wichita from Utah

Utah family moving to Wichita starting over after truck, trailer stolen

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Alex Jirgens and KWCH Staff
Utah family moving to Wichita is having to start over after nearly everything they owned was stolen from a hotel parking lot in Denver.

Safety

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Possible bomb threat prompts evacuation at E. Wichita Walmart

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
A bomb threat at an east Wichita Walmart prompted an evacuation of the store.

Education

Jim Cosgrove, also known as “Mr. Stinky Feet is helping the Kansas State Treasurer’s Office...

‘Mr. Stinky Feet’ uses song, dance to help kids prepare for future

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Jim Cosgrove, also known as “Mr. Stinky Feet,” has been rocking education for 25 years. Now, he’s helping the Kansas State Treasurer’s Office promote the LearningQuest 529 Savings Program in a fun way.

Western Kansas News

Much-needed rain has turned lawns and fields green in parts of NW Kansas.

Rain bringing relief, hope to NW Kansas

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Austin Morton and KWCH Staff
Over the past few weeks, pats of northwest Kansas, including the Oakley area, have seen some much-needed rain, giving lawns and crops a chance to grow.

Western Kansas News

The Rooks County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to secure a K9 grant.

Rooks County needs public’s help to secure K9 grant

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
The Rooks County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in obtaining the 2023 Aftermath K9 Grant.

Community

Susan's Kids, a Wichita non-profit, is working to collect bags and suitcases for foster...

Susan’s Kids collecting bags for foster children

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
A local nonprofit is working to give foster children a sense of normalcy.
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Local

2 more candidates enter Wichita mayoral race, Whipple seeking 2nd term

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
City councilman Bryan Frye and former city councilmember Jared Cerullo are the latest candidates to file to run for Wichita City mayor.

Animals

Sedgwick County Zoo says ‘goodbye’ to Pudgie the Hippo

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 11:25 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Sedgwick County Zoo announced the death of one of its members, Pudgie, the hippopotamus.

Traffic

New flyover opens for Wichita’s North Junction

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 10:31 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) held a ribbon cutting for the new flyover connecting northbound I-135 and southbound I-235.

Crime

Clay County judge grants motion to seal criminal case of Andrew Lester

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 10:02 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Lester has pleaded not guilty to armed criminal action and first-degree assault charges and remains free on a $200,000 bond.

Crime

Wichita city leaders ‘extremely frustrated’ after vandals set fire, destroy equipment at local pool

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 9:31 AM CDT
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By Angela Smith
The City of Wichita is holding a media briefing regarding recent pool and splash pad vandalism at 9:30 a.m. at Aley Pool, 1800 S Seneca St.

Community

‘I was speechless’: Teen cashier at Pizza Ranch gets $2,500 tip from customer

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 7:32 AM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
It’s not easy being different as a teen. That’s why a customer at an Independence Pizza Ranch felt compelled to hand $2,500 to a cashier after seeing how the 16-year-old carried himself.

News

SpaceX capsule lights up Kansas sky during splashdown

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 2:10 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The SpaceX Dragon capsule was visible over parts of Kansas as the spacecraft Tuesday night as prepared to splash down into the Gulf of Mexico.

Safety

11-year-old recounts saving friend’s sister after boat crash at Winfield Lake

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 12:50 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff and Branden Stitt
As a 10-year-old girl continues to recover in a Wichita hospital following a weekend boat crash that left her critically injured, her family and friends are praying for her recovery.

Community

Parents remember young couple killed in crash near Derby

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 9:06 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A young couple’s lives were tragically cut short over the weekend - when the driver of a stolen vehicle crashed into them near Derby.

Crime

WPD: Mother dies from injuries to head, body, son arrested

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 8:23 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Wichita Police Department identified a woman killed and her 21-year-old son arrested in connection with her death.

Education

Argonia School District moving to 4-day week

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:54 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff and Shawn Loging
The Tuesday-Friday schedule has been in the works by this district for more than a year and a half.

Safety

Gas lines struck in Garden City

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:40 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Garden City first responders and Black Hills Energy personnel are at the scene of a gas leak in the 3200 block of E. Schulman Avenue.

Investigation

Four juveniles made false reports in Emporia Middle School dance incident

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:16 PM CDT
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By Shayndel Jones
Authorities investigating the Emporia Middle School dance incident conclude that four juveniles made false reports about inappropriate touching by a school staff member.

Crime

Thieves break into west Wichita restaurant, steal register

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 3:05 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A break-in at a west Wichita restaurant has forced it to close until further notice.

State

1 dead in single-vehicle crash in Russell Co.

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 12:26 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The impact with the barrier caused the vehicle to fall over the edge of the bridge.

Local

Police identify man killed after bulldozer rolls into north Wichita pond

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 11:30 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A call was received that the bulldozer and “possibly the operator” went into the water.

Local

USD 259 summer food program begins today

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 10:50 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The meals are available to all children 1-18, not just USD 259 students

News

Second person dies in crash that killed Clearwater councilmember

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 10:19 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Davis was transported in critical condition to Wesley Hospital.

Sports

Wichita State to conduct national search for baseball coach

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 10:08 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Hibbs took over the Shockers on an interim basis following the departure of coach Eric Wedge early this year.

State

New Kansas oral history collections completed, others include new interviews

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 7:42 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Two new oral history collections have been completed in the State of Kansas while others have been added to include interviews from newer leaders.

News

Fishing Derby raises thousands of dollars for friend in need on Memorial Day

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 10:19 PM CDT
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By Joe Baker
Monday’s Sharks Nest Memorial Day Fishing Derby gave participants a chance to lend a helping hand to a friend.

News

City of Harper warns of stolen flags, flagpoles

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 6:59 PM CDT
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By Andrew Linnabary
Harper city leadership wants residents to know that flags and flagpoles are being stolen from Harper Cemetery. They also want the community's help finding the missing flags.

News

Ceremonies across Kansas, U.S. honor fallen service members on Memorial Day

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 5:26 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Across Kansas and the nation, ceremonies throughout the day Monday, Memorial Day, honored service members who gave their lives in service of their country.

News

Wichitans participate in challenge honoring Medal of Honor recipient

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 3:32 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The special workout, “The Murph Challenge,” is named after fallen Lt. Michael P. Murphy who died in Afghanistan in 2005.

Safety

Bourbon Co. Sheriff: Guardrail pierces Jeep in DUI crash, no serious injuries reported

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 12:17 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
It’s a safety message echoed every holiday weekend. Still, it doesn’t hit home with everyone as evident by a busy weekend for law enforcement in Bourbon County.

News

Clearwater City councilmember killed in rural Sumner County crash

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 10:45 PM CDT
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By Hailey Tucker
The fire department confirmed Titterington “lost his life [Sunday] night in a tragic car accident in rural Sumner County.”

News

Wichita Sky Kings hope to break record attendance with free admission event

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 10:27 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Wichita’s pro basketball team, the Wichita Sky Kings, are trying to set a record with free admission to Sunday’s game. The team wants to break attendance records by hosting some familiar and famous faces.

News

Father asks for prayers after 10-year-old daughter suffers brain injury in Winfield Lake boat crash

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 8:41 PM CDT
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By Branden Stitt
Chad Martin, father of 10-year-old Rielynn Martin, is asking for prayers as his daughter continues to recover in the hospital.

Breaking News

1 dead after industrial accident

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 6:26 PM CDT
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By Hailey Tucker
Sedgwick County Dispatch confirmed Sunday one person is critically injured after an industrial accident in the 200 block of N. Osage.

Breaking News

Andover Police Chief: 2 dead in head-on collision after chase with stolen vehicle

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 3:26 PM CDT
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By Hailey Tucker
Sedgwick County dispatch confirms two people are dead and one person is seriously injured after a crash at E. 63rd St. S. and S. 103rd St. E. Sunday afternoon.

News

Man seriously injured after crashing car during police pursuit

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 11:14 AM CDT
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By Andrew Linnabary
A Wichita man was seriously injured Saturday night after he crashed his car during a police pursuit, the Kansas Highway Patrol reports.

News

Dole VA honors recently passed veterans with a final roll call

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 8:16 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The V-A hosts the Last Roll Call Service twice a year around Veterans and Memorial Days.

News

Andover YMCA water park reopens for first time since last April’s EF-3 tornado

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 10:02 PM CDT
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By Joe Baker and KWCH Staff
On Saturday, the water park at the Andover YMCA reopened for the first time since an EF-3 tornado tore through the facility in April of 2022.

News

Prayer circle organized for girl injured in Winfield Lake boating incident

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 8:16 PM CDT
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By Hailey Tucker
Organizers holding a prayer circle Saturday for a young girl injured at Winfield Lake, Friday.

News

Fourth man charged in Wichita murder

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 1:57 PM CDT
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By Andrew Linnabary
A fourth man has been arrested in connection to a north Wichita murder, the Wichita Police Department said Saturday.

What the Tech?

What the Tech? App of the day Foodvisor

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 10:42 AM CDT
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By Jamey Tucker
Foodvisor is one of the top-rated health and diet apps in both app stores with over 56-thousand reviews.

Weather

No serious weather concerns for the holiday weekend

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 9:44 AM CDT
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By Dean Jones
Isolated storms in the forecast through the holiday weekend

News

One critically injured following boating incident in Winfield

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:13 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
According to Pete Rowley, the Captain of the Winfield Fire Department, crews responded to a boating incident at Winfield Lake at 4:50 p.m. on Friday.

News

Travelers ready for a getaway with Memorial Day weekend

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:52 PM CDT
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By Shawn Loging
While driving will be the most popular way of making it to the destination, airports across the country are seeing a lot of traffic. AAA said it would be one of the busiest Memorial Day weekends at airports since 2005.

Traffic

SpaceX causes traffic jam in central Kansas

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:19 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Kansas Highway Patrol confirmed traffic along westbound I-70 in Ellsworth County is slowing down because of SpaceX.
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