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Breaking News

Heavy police presence, SWAT on-scene in NW Wichita

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Grant DeMars
WPD, SWAT, Negotiators are working to contact an armed man barricaded inside a home near 45th and Arkansas St.

News

Maize to host national Water skiing competition again

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Tejay Cleland
Some athletes are beating the heat by waterskiing. Over 600 athletes are in Maize to compete in the Water Ski National Championships.

News

Sedgwick County Zoo hosts back-to-school bash

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Joe Baker
The Sedgwick County Zoo had many families come through the gates on Saturday for its back-to-school bash.

News

Severe drought levels impacting lawns and plants

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Grant DeMars
With the heat, your grass may be looking a bit yellow.

News

Weeks of triple-digit temperatures could increase grass fires

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Not only has Kansas seen triple-digit temperatures for weeks straight but the gustier wind this weekend is making current drought conditions scarier for rural firefighters.

Health

Kansas doctor shares perspective on monkeypox outbreak, polio case in U.S.

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 12:59 AM CDT
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By Abbey Higginbotham
A global monkeypox outbreak hit the U.S. in recent months while doctors in New York confirmed the United States’ first case of polio in nearly a decade.

Accidents

Man in street pushing lawnmower, hit by SUV, dies in S. Wichita

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 11:57 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A man in his 50s died from his injuries Friday night after an SUV hit him in the street as police said, he was pushing a lawnmower.

News

Fabpro Polymers confirms worker’s death at Kingman facility

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:27 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Fabpro Polymers confirmed a worker died Thursday at its Kingman facility in what the company described as “an incident on the production floor.”

Economy

Jobs report positive, need for workers still high in Kansas

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 8:21 PM CDT
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By Lily Wu
Kansas Governor Kelly made a stop in Wichita days after the primary election to hear from small business operators facing workforce challenges.

State

Could sales tax holiday soon become reality in Kansas?

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 7:23 PM CDT
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By Shawn Loging
A survey found parents on average spend more than $660 per child for clothes and traditional school supplies.
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Accidents

Andover teen found dead in partially submerged vehicle after Butler County crash

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:42 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash reported about midnight Friday southeast of Andover.

Crime

Massage therapist arrested, accused of sexually assaulting 3 women at Wichita business

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 3:46 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Zach Sample faces three charges of sexual battery.

Crime

Police looking for information in drive-by shooting

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 12:01 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Video was obtained that shows a motorcycle driving by when the motorcyclist opens fire on the home.

Courts

Corbin Breitenbach files civil suit contesting 2018 rape conviction

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 11:35 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
prior convictions for sex crimes made him ineligible for parole.

News

No injuries in plane crash near Stearman Field

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 11:10 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The KHP confirmed no one on board was injured and one of the people on the plane called 911.

Accidents

Man killed in car vs bicycle crash in Hutchinson

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:17 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The crash happened at around 8:15 p.m. Heath Volkman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Local

Bel Aire’s Clinic In A Can aids humanitarian efforts in Ukraine

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 8:55 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
This will be the second of three shipments sent to Ukraine.

Sports

Chicago Bears to sign Wichitan Davontae Harris

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 8:46 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Harris, 27, began his career with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2018.

News

Ava, Amy Jones to be discharged from Louisville hospital Aug. 17

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 8:23 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Ava and Amy were transferred out of ICU on July 20 and have been in a rehab facility.

Building You

Week of Aug. 8: Job of the Day

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 11:50 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
This week, the Workforce Centers of South Central Kansas are focusing on jobs on employers with sign-on bonuses.

News

Kansas African American Museum launches $6 million campaign for new home

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 11:23 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Kansas African American Museum (TKAAM) is working to raise $6 million to move to a downtown building near 2nd and Main Street.

Campaign 2022

Local, state election officials looking to iron out issues ahead of general election in Kansas

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 10:45 PM CDT
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By Shawn Loging
Some voters in Sedgwick County encountered long lines and long waits.

Economy

Travel expert gives insight on fuel-price outlook

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 8:58 PM CDT
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By Grant DeMars
Kansans are finally starting to see some relief at the pump when they fill up their vehicles as the average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline continues its steady decline.

Campaign 2022

Maize voter explains confusion at polling location

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 7:36 PM CDT
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By Lily Wu
In an apparent attempt to alleviate the long-wait situation, the Sedgwick County Election Office acknowledged poll workers at a voting location in Maize made a mistake.

Crime

Wichita man pleads guilty to murder of cousin found dead in bag inside crawlspace

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A Wichita man faces sentencing for killing his cousin early last year.

News

Close GOP treasurer race triggers expanded audit in Kansas Primary

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:49 PM CDT
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By Bryan Grabauskas
With a less than one percent margin, a new state law triggers an expanded audit of the race.

News

Vietnom Nom looking for a new owner

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 3:39 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The restaurant opened in west Wichita in 2017, near Northwest High School.

Education

Wichita State receives $1 million to assist small businesses

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 12:44 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The program will focus on pandemic-related issues and adoption of digital transformation

Health

CDC releases report on Tanganyika splash pads

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 12:00 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The report advised caregivers of young children to take steps to help stop the spread of germs.

Crime

Garden City man arrested in kidnapping, battery of family member

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 10:44 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Russell allegedly punched the family member several times and prevented him from exiting a vehicle.

News

McPherson woman pleads guilty after man found dead in mobile home

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 9:49 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A McPherson woman has pleaded guilty to the second-degree reckless murder of Kelly Peterson in 2020.

Courts

Wichitan Anthony Seymour convicted in 2019 rape, kidnapping of teen

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 9:16 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The victim said Seymour told her if she didn’t comply, he was going to kill her.

Education

Teacher shortages spurring 4-day weeks, hefty sign-on bonuses

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 6:24 AM CDT
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By Shain Bergan, Marleah Campbell and Joseph Hennessy
State education officials say they also lowered requirements for new teachers.

Does It Work

Does It Work? Chill-N-Reel

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 11:56 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Chill-N-Reel is a hard-shell drink holder promises you can fish without having to put your drink down.

Campaign 2022

Kansas conservatives look to November following amendment defeat

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 10:51 PM CDT
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By Joe Baker
Tuesday’s primary election was historic in terms of timing and turnout with nearly one million Kansans voting.

Campaign 2022

Kansas AG race pits familiar name against former police officer, prosecutor

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 10:10 PM CDT
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By Hailey Tucker
A close race ended with a familiar name taking the Republican nomination for Kansas Attorney General. But it comes with some concerns over his chances in the November general election.

Campaign 2022

Unprecedented turnout leads to Election-Day issues in Sedgwick County

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 8:20 PM CDT
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By Lily Wu
The Sedgwick County Election Office employed between 500 and 600 people to work at the 81 polling locations around the county.

Campaign 2022

Large primary turnout key to success for supporters of abortion rights in Kansas

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 7:24 PM CDT
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By Grant DeMars
In an almost entirely red state, Kansans decided to protect abortion rights, voting “no” on a constitutional amendment question on Tuesday’s primary ballot.

Campaign 2022

What’s next after constitutional amendment vote in Kansas?

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:31 PM CDT
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By Shawn Loging
With abortion still protected in the state constitution, the big question now is, what could this mean for Kansas and the country?

News

Commission approves pay increase for Sedgwick County detention deputies

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 5:33 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Sedgwick County Commission on Wednesday unanimously voted to increase starting pay for detention deputies from $19.34 per hour to $23.50.

Kansas Proud

Anonymous donor commits to paying for new city pool in Pratt

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 4:12 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The city said a family stepped forward “with a strong desire to unburden their fellow citizens.”

State

Property owner scrambles to repair Overland Park home after contractors rip off wrong roof

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 3:47 PM CDT
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By Nathan Vickers
The man would not name the erroneous company but said that the owner had agreed to pay for the emergency repairs.

Animals

Newton Schools: Skunk situation ‘slowly improving,’ track reopened

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 3:44 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Newton school district on Wednesday, Aug. 3, provided an update to a stinky situation that’s kept people off the high school track for several days.

Local

Wichita man drowns in Missouri

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 1:02 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Dee Hodges went missing while floating in the Current River at Cave Spring overnight.

Local

Dole VA Medical Center fully operational after power outage

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 12:09 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Areas of the facility remained on emergency power until shortly after 7 a.m. Wednesday.

State

Months-long investigation leads to arrest of Lawrence fraud suspect

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 10:19 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A trail led by evidence and dozens of interviews found potential victims dating to June 2021.

Campaign 2022

‘This decision was wrong’: Some voters turned away from Maize polling place

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 9:32 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
As voters stood in line for hours to cast their vote in a referendum on abortion, several were turned away from the Maize Recreation Center.

Campaign 2022

Schmidt, Kelly advance to general election for Kansas governor

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 9:02 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
As expected, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt and Governor Laura Kelly are moving on to November’s general election for Kansas governor.

Campaign 2022

Jerry Moran wins GOP nod for U.S. Senate

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 8:41 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and KWCH Staff
Jerry Moran won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Kansas’ primary election.

Campaign 2022

Sedgwick County voters battle long lines, heat to cast votes

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 7:26 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff and Lily Wu
Polls are closed for the Kansas primary, but voting in some places is far from over.
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