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McConnell Air Force Base

McConnell AFB discusses impact of looming shutdown on military, civilian workers

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
At the local level, a federal government shutdown would have a major impact on those who report to McConnell Air Force Base.

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Wildlife feeder on private land in Kansas

Future of ‘deer baiting’ uncertain for Kansas hunters

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Cale Chapman and KWCH Staff
Kansas deer hunters could face a new rule that would ban deer baiting on private land.

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WIC program in Sedgwick County

Local programs brace for potential long-term impact as shutdown deadline looms

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Shawn Loging and KWCH Staff
With the looming deadline for federal lawmakers, many are watching.

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Garden City man killed in Finney County crash on Highway 50

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
A 39-year-old Garden City man died from his injuries in a Thursday morning, single-vehicle crash on Highway 50, near Aerodrome Road, in Finney County.

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Plains man killed in crash involving swather, train in Meade County

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
A Plains, Kansas man died from his injuries in a Thursday-afternoon crash involving a swather and a train at U.S. 54 and L Road, U.S. Highway Meade County.

News

The Girl Scouts of the Dakota Horizons draw chefs out of a bucket to pair with a Girl Scout...

Girl Scout Cookie prices up nationwide, but not in Kansas

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Elsewhere, though, classics like Thin Mints will now cost $6.

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Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple claimed the organizer of the Wichita Crime Commission's candidate...

Wichita mayor claims former sheriff was ‘catfishing’ him, skips crime commission forum

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Hailey Tucker
As Election Day nears, the race to be Wichita’s next mayor is heating up.

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Evergy

Evergy, KCC reach agreement on rate increase proposal

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff and Matt Heilman
ollowing a rate-hike proposal well beyond what Kansas Corporation Commission staff deemed justified, Evergy on Friday announced an agreement with the public utility regulator that for many, calls for an increase at less than half the rate the company initially requested, but beyond the KCC recommendation.

Safety

Gun safes

WPD, Range 54 giving away 1,000 gun safes this weekend

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Unsecured firearms are being stolen from vehicles. It’s a problem across the United States, including right here in Wichita.

Marion County Raid

Marion County Record seizure

Marion police chief suspended more than month after raids

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
The Marion County Record reports Marion Mayor David Mayfield suspended Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody, effective as of Thursday.
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National

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at 90

Updated: 10 hours 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.

Crime

Kansas hoops transfer Arterio Morris kicked off team after arrest on rape charge

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Arterio Morris, a transfer from Texas, was arrested on suspicion of rape just after 7 a.m. Friday at the Douglas County Jail.

Kansas City Chiefs

Jets ticket prices soar after rumors that Taylor Swift may be there

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By CNN Newsource Staff
It’s only rumored that Taylor Swift may be attending Sunday night’s Chiefs vs. Jets game in New Jersey, but that apparently is more than enough to send ticket prices soaring.

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

Updated: 18 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.

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

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:19 PM CDT
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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

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

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 10:55 PM CDT
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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.

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$1 million Powerball ticket sold in south-central Kansas

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 10:41 PM CDT
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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

Flamingo draws bird watchers to Chase County

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 9:06 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
It’s definitely a rare sight in Chase County.

State

Pandemic-era funding ending for childcare providers in Kansas

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 8:49 PM CDT
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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.

Extras

Beyonce fans buzzing for Sunday finale in Kansas City

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 8:00 PM CDT
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By Nydja Hood
The beehive is buzzing in Kansas City.

Weather

Boat ramps closed at Wellington Lake due to low water levels

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:34 PM CDT
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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 kitchen closed for repairs, meals continue

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:01 PM CDT
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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

Wichita man sentenced to life for killing teen in 2021

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 4:37 PM CDT
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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.

News

KBI: Meade County man still missing 1 year later

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 4:21 PM CDT
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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: Sep. 28, 2023 at 3:50 PM CDT
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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: Sep. 28, 2023 at 12:41 PM CDT
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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: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:32 AM CDT
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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: Sep. 28, 2023 at 10:40 AM CDT
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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: Sep. 28, 2023 at 9:19 AM CDT
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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? 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.
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