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Evergy

Deadline approaching for feedback on proposed Evergy rate increase

Updated: 10 minutes ago
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By Max Dutton
Max Dutton broke down how to make your voice heard as the deadline approaches.

Local

Officer Alli Larison and Stewie the WPD therapy dog.

WPD therapy dog comforts children who witnessed violent incident

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By KWCH Staff
Officer Alli Larison responded to the scene with Stewie

News

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Road reopens in Hutchinson following police response

Updated: 2 hours ago
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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

12 News put the Scanmarker Air to the test for Does It Work Wednesday.

Does It Work? Scanmarker Air Wireless Digital HIghlighter

Updated: 9 hours ago
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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

People living in and near the Hawthorne neighborhood are concerned about an unfinished...

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

Updated: 10 hours ago
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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

Two injured in shooting on East Harry, south of downtown Wichita

2 shot, critically injured in shooting south of downtown Wichita

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Paramedics responding to a shooting call in the 300 block of East Harry transported two people to a local hospital in critical condition.

News

Aerial view of Andover schools

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

Updated: 11 hours ago
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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

Taylor Swift asistió al partido de fútbol americano de la NFL de los Kansas City Chiefs contra...

Report: Swift to attend Chiefs-Jets game this Sunday

Updated: 12 hours ago
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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: 13 hours ago
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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 are voicing concerns about the new high school’s bathrooms, set to be private,...

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

Updated: 15 hours ago
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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.
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Crime

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

Updated: 15 hours ago
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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: 16 hours ago
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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: 16 hours ago
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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: 16 hours ago
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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: 17 hours ago
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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: 17 hours ago
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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: 18 hours ago
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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: 18 hours ago
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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: 18 hours ago
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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: 18 hours ago
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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: 19 hours ago
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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: 19 hours ago
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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: 21 hours ago
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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: 21 hours ago
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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: 22 hours ago
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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: 22 hours ago
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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.

Crime

Injured family members of Shawnee youth pastor called 911 for help, court docs say

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 3:38 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
A former Shawnee, Kansas, youth pastor says he attacked his family and set fire to their home because of financial pressure and they were going to be evicted.

News

McPherson man arrested after stray arrow strikes first grader on school playground

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 11:40 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The district classified the injury as accidental.

Local

City of Wichita selling 13 public housing units

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 10:30 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The City will begin taking offers on the units and will host open houses between Wednesday and Friday this week.

Fires

Crews respond to fire in NE Wichita

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 8:18 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
There were multiple reports of smoke billowing into the air near K-96 and Greenwich.

Campaign 2023

Wichita mayoral candidates debate less than 2 months out from election

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 11:29 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The two candidates vying to be Wichita’s next mayor went head to head Monday night in a debate hosted by KMUW at Roxy’s Downtown.

News

Wellington school district using grant money to help staff members keep up with rising costs

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 10:23 PM CDT
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By Cale Chapman and KWCH Staff
The Wellington school district is stepping up to make a difference, using grant money to help them.

Western Kansas News

Investigation continues after teacher found with gun at Ulysses middle school

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 9:13 PM CDT
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By Austin Morton
An investigation continues in the southwest Kansas town of Ulysses, where, last Friday, police detained a staff member at the school and recovered a firearm the teacher possessed.

News

Road defects raise concerns as Woodlawn construction approaches completion

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 7:45 PM CDT
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By Joe Baker and KWCH Staff
The $11 million project on Woodlawn started two years ago.

Sports

K-State, Jerome Tang agree to major extension

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 4:20 PM CDT
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By Katie Maher
Coach Tang's new contract will keep him in Manhattan through the 2029-30 season.

News

Sedgwick County treasurer opening tag and tax office in Derby

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 4:20 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Next week, Sedgwick County Treasurer Brandi Baily, in partnership with the Kansas Department of Revenue, is opening a tag and tax office in the Derby Driver’s License Office at 620 N. Rock Road, Suite 300.

National

Screenwriters wait to learn terms of deal with Hollywood studios to end historic strike

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 4:03 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer
The three-year contract agreement must be approved by the guild’s board and members before the strike officially ends.

Crime

KBI investigating after woman’s body found in Labette County

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 12:02 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The woman was identified as 28-year-old Kylie Caldwell of Parsons.

State

Influential Kansas House committee leader will step down next month

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 11:45 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Republicans in Patton’s district will pick a replacement to hold his seat until after the 2024 elections.

Local

Actor leading Wichita museum’s effort to restore Santa Fe locomotive

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 10:08 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Built by the Electro-Motive Division (EMD) of General Motors Corporation, 93 was donated by BNSF Railway in June 1999.

Local

Mystery continues after unknown smell reported across Wichita

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 8:30 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff and Shawn Loging
Many have said the smell was first noticeable on Sunday morning.
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