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Riverfront Stadium

‘90′s Rock in the Park’ concert canceled at Riverfront Stadium

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
The Wichita Wind Surge announced on Tuesday that the “90′s Rock in the Park” concert scheduled for Sunday has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Courts

(Photo Courtesy: The Wichita Police Department)

Wichitan Kyle Young pleads guilty to murder

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Young had been charged with capital murder in the deaths of two people at the Hotel at Waterwalk in January 2020.

Crime

Police early Tuesday were holding a scene near the Dillons gas station at S.E. 29th and...

Rape, murder of Topeka child leads to man’s early-morning arrest

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
One man has been arrested for the rape and murder of a 5-year-old child who died in Southeast Topeka.

Local

Toledo police lights

Wichita student arrested after fight, tussle with police officer

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
The officer reported being battered and spit at as the student resisted arrest.

Helping Hand

Bryce Graham started the program to help kids stay out of trouble and to give them...

ICT Launchpad earns Helping Hand for work with kids

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Felicia Rolfe
Bryce Graham started the program to help kids stay out of trouble and to set them up for success.

News

Wichita State University memorial honoring the memory of 31 people killed in the Oct. 2, 1970...

WATCH: Memorial honors 31 killed in 1970 WSU plane crash

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
A gathering Monday morning honored the memory of people killed in an Oct. 2, 1970 crash involving a plane carrying 40 people including members of the Wichita State University football team, administrators and supporters. Thirty-one people on the plane died.

State

Michael Youngs, Plant Director at the GM Fairfax Assembly and Stamping Plant, said this is a...

GM plant director breaks silence on strike

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Grace Smith
After almost two weeks since the assembly line at GM’s Fairfax plant came to a complete stop -- forcing 2,000 workers to be temporarily laid off -- their leaders are speaking out.

News

A child care foundation in Pratt is aiming to start a child care center next year inside First...

Foundation in Pratt addresses pressing need for child care services

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Joe Baker and KWCH Staff
The situation in Pratt is desperate enough for community leaders to start a foundation to address the problem.

Coronavirus

Signs at a Wichita CVS for free flu and COVID-19 vaccines

Insurance coverage issues come with COVID-19 booster rollout

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Shawn Loging and KWCH Staff
For some Americans with health insurance, they’re getting the booster only to learn their insurance company isn’t covering it.

Building You

KWCH Building You

Week of Oct. 2: Job of the day

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
This week the Workforce Centers of South Central Kansas is focusing on entry-level positions.
7-Day Forecast
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Marion County Raid

Marion police chief resigns amid fallout from raids

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Marion City Councilmember Jerry Kline confirmed Police Chief Gideon Cody’s resignation, effective immediately.

Crime

Wichita man sentenced to nearly 70 years for sexually assaulting teen

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Thursday in Sedgwick County District Court, a judge sentenced 31-year-old Donquez Jones to 818 months (68 years, two months) in prison.

Crime

Man shot in downtown Wichita on dies, suspect arrested

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff and Matt Heilman
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine what led up to the shooting.

Fires

Pets killed in Hutchinson house fire

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 12:40 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
An interior attack was stymied but high heat and zero visibility.

News

Riverfest 2024 poster contest begins Monday

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 11:55 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The theme for this year's event is “Discover. Celebrate. Riverfest!”

Cold Case

Wichita police identify suspect in 34-year-old homicide case

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 11:27 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Police said they’ve identified the suspect through advanced DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy.

News

Kansas shelters among those with reduced fees this month

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 9:58 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
From Oct. 1-15, BISSELL Pet Foundation will sponsor reduced adoption fees at more than 345 shelters in 42 states.

News

Thomas Gentile out as head of Spirit AeroSystems

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 7:15 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Spirit’s board of directors will conduct a search to identify a new permanent CEO.

News

FBI: Escaped inmate arrested near Kansas City following weekend chase

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 6:25 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
The man who allegedly planned to shoot illegal immigrants and Border Patrol agents before he escaped jail has been taken back into custody near Kansas City following a high-speed chase.

Extras

‘Magic of Lights’ brightens up Kansas International Dragway this holiday season

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 6:00 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A holiday attraction is coming to the Kansas International Dragway this holiday season.

Kansas City Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs hold on to beat Jets 23-20 with Taylor Swift, Aaron Rodgers watching

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 10:38 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs shook off a subpar performance during which they blew a 17-point lead, but held on to defeat the New York Jets 23-20 on Sunday night.

News

Drought Conditions Impact Fall Harvest

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 10:30 PM CDT
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By Cale Chapman
Drought continues to make life difficult for farmers across the state. More than half of Kansas is still facing dry conditions.

News

UPDATE: 4 injured in rollover crash involving WPD cruiser

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 8:33 PM CDT
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By Hailey Tucker
Sedgwick County dispatch confirms one person is seriously injured and two others have minor injuries after a crash involving a Wichita Police officer.

National

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes sets the NFL record for the fastest to reach 200 TD passes

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 8:24 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes threw the 200th touchdown pass of his career, reaching the milestone in his 84th game.

News

2 dead after Garden City house fire

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 4:52 PM CDT
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By Hailey Tucker
The Garden City Fire Department confirmed two people are dead and three others were treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire early Sunday morning.

National

Federal student loan payments are starting again. Here’s what you need to know

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 9:51 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic.

National

President Biden delivers remarks after he signed a stopgap 45-day funding bill

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 10:44 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING and STEPHEN GROVES
The package drops aid for Ukraine but adds money for U.S. disaster assistance.

News

Wichita State Students React to Student Loan Payments Resuming

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 10:25 PM CDT
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By Cale Chapman
Students on Wichita State University’s campus are worried about their student loan payments with the payment pause ending this weekend.

News

Newton PD arrest suspect for attempted 2nd degree murder

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 3:46 PM CDT
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By Hailey Tucker
The Newton Police department confirmed officers arrested a 21-year-old man Friday night on suspicion of attempted second-degree murder and other charges after a disturbance in the 600 block of Southeast Fourth Street.

News

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

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:38 PM CDT
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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.

News

Future of ‘deer baiting’ uncertain for Kansas hunters

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 8:47 PM CDT
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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.

News

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

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 8:01 PM CDT
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By Shawn Loging and KWCH Staff
With the looming deadline for federal lawmakers, many are watching.

News

Garden City man killed in Finney County crash on Highway 50

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 7:12 PM CDT
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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.

News

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

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:49 PM CDT
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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

Girl Scout Cookie prices up nationwide, but not in Kansas

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:21 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Elsewhere, though, classics like Thin Mints will now cost $6.

News

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

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By Hailey Tucker
As Election Day nears, the race to be Wichita’s next mayor is heating up.

News

Evergy, KCC reach agreement on rate increase proposal

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 5:48 PM CDT
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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

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

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 4:42 PM CDT
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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 police chief suspended more than month after raids

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 4:00 PM CDT
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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.

National

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at 90

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 2:34 PM CDT
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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: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:31 AM CDT
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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: Sep. 29, 2023 at 8:27 AM CDT
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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.

FactFinder12

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

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:42 AM CDT
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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

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.

News

$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.
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