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89-year-old veteran paratrooper parachutes for first time in 67 years

Updated: 15 minutes ago
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By Chelsea Croft
James ‘Jim’ Pike is an 89-year-old retired paratrooper who fought in the Korean War. Today his wife and family gathered to support him as he parachuted for the first time in 67 years.

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Wichita Animal Shelter at max capacity, animals in danger of euthanasia

Updated: 36 minutes ago
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By Abbey Higginbotham and KWCH Staff
Wichita is in a crisis; the animal shelter is at capacity with 120 dogs and cats needing homes. Over 40 dogs now face the danger of euthanasia unless adopted.

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Church holds service to thank healthcare workers

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Shawn Loging
Sunday, an annual service was held to celebrate those in the medical field by the Chapel of the Sorrowful Mother.

Kansas City Chiefs

Mahomes, Chiefs bounce back to beat Washington 31-13

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Associated Press
Patrick Mahomes threw for 397 yards and engineered three second-half touchdown drives to compensate for a pair of interceptions, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a 31-13 comeback victory at Washington that got them back to .500.
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Farmers and John Deere suppliers worry about strike’s impact

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Associated Press
Farmers and Deere & Co. suppliers are worried about what the strike at the tractor maker’s factories will mean for their livelihoods.

Sports

Hall, Purdy lead Iowa State past Kansas State, 33-20

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Associated Press
The Wildcats had won 15 of the last 16 games in Manhattan.

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‘Stand’ rally held to bring awareness to teen violence

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Violent crime continues to rise among Wichita’s youth, and community leaders have had enough.

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Veterinarians nationwide are struggling to get supplies they need

Updated: Oct. 16, 2021 at 7:10 PM CDT
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By Chelsea Croft
Vets around the country are struggling to get certain drugs, foods, and supplements they need.

Politics

Early voting underway in Sedgwick County ahead of November election

Updated: Oct. 16, 2021 at 12:49 AM CDT
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By Lily Wu
With just over two weeks until the 2021 general election, advanced ballots are hitting mailboxes this week across Sedgwick County.

Crime

Barber County man sentenced to life in prison

Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 at 10:38 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A Barber County man was sentenced to life in prison for a July 2020 murder.
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Woman injured in northeast Wichita shooting

Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 at 9:51 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Wichita police said a woman suffered minor injuries following a shooting at 13th and I-135 Friday evening.

Animals

Mulvane crews find beehive while reponding to building fire

Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 at 9:30 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Mulvane firefighters are all a buzz after responding to a house fire earlier this week and finding themselves in a not so sticky situation.

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Spirit AeroSystems, Kansas Food Bank kick off Spirit of Harvest Community Drive

Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 at 8:52 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Employees with Spirit AeroSystems helped the Kansas Food Bank kick off its holiday food drive.

Accidents

Concorida man killed in in Cloud County crash

Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 at 8:27 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A Concordia man died in a crash late Thursday night in Cloud County.

Kansas Proud

Goddard Eisenhower student follows big brother’s footsteps as homecoming king

Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 at 7:29 PM CDT
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By Abbey Higginbotham
Brody May is a senior at Goddard Eisenhower High School and he’s up for homecoming king, a title his brother held just three years ago.

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Aviation workers voice concerns over vaccine mandates with Sen. Roger Marshall

Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 at 4:42 PM CDT
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By Anna Auld
Workers from multiple aviation companies talked with Sen. Roger Marshall saying they feel threatened to either get the vaccine or lose their job.

Crime

Police: 1 dead, 2 critical after shooting in east Wichita

Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 at 4:08 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Wichita police are investigating a shooting near Kellogg and Rock Road.

Building You

Building You: Job fairs reaching out to job seekers next week

Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 at 2:23 PM CDT
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By Lily Wu
Several job fairs next week aim to reach out to job seekers in the community.

Crime

Man arrested, accused of drive-by shooting that injured 11-year-old girl

Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 at 7:19 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Purcell faces 11 counts, including four counts of aggravated assault; use of a deadly weapon

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Explosion at Shiite mosque in Afghanistan kills dozens

Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 at 5:01 AM CDT
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By Associated Press
The official spoke on condition of anonymity and said the death toll will likely increase.

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Bottleneck at U.S. Ports snarls supply chain across the country

Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 10:32 PM CDT
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By Shawn Loging
Supply chain impacts ripple down to businesses and households.

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Bystander hit by car during high speed chase, loses leg

Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 10:08 PM CDT
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By Anna Auld
A Wichita man is in the hospital after being hit while on his motorcycle by a fleeing suspect. It happened Saturday evening near Kellogg and 119th.

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Court again lets Texas continue banning most abortions

Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 9:34 PM CDT
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By Associated Press
A federal appeals court is once again allowing Texas to continue banning most abortions.

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Spirit employees continue to protest against vaccine mandate

Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 9:22 PM CDT
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By Caroline Elliott
Hundreds of protestors rallied outside Spirit Aerosystems after announcing that all employees must get the vaccine, with no exceptions.

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New candidates run in local school board races

Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 6:46 PM CDT
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By Lily Wu
New candidates are running in local school board races, including Andover.

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Pedestrian killed after being struck by train

Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 4:35 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
One person is dead after being struck by a train.

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World Wide Fund for Nature creates new walrus tracking program

Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 4:16 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
In partnership with the British Antarctic Survey team, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) asks volunteers to become ‘walrus detectives’ and explore the Arctic at home for their new ‘Walrus from the Space’ program.

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Shredded Banksy artwork sells for $25.4 million at auction

Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 3:29 PM CDT
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By Associated Press
A work by British street artist Banksy that sensationally self-shredded just after it sold for $1.4 million has sold again for $25.4 million at an auction on Thursday.

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Herington Police Chief, Assistant Chief make first court appearances

Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 12:20 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Both have been charged with misdemeanors for trespassing and damaging property.

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Mayor Whipple announces workforce additions, gives water update

Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 12:05 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Whipple announced that Mid-Continent Aviation Services will be doubling their workforce.

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Wichita coffee shop using ‘Squid Game’ staple to support employee’s family

Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 6:13 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The father of a team member at the Asian Fusion café recently suffered a stroke

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DIW: Cool Turtle Mask Insert

Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 11:45 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The pandemic has many of us wearing masks for hours at a time. A product called Cool Turtles claims to make most facial coverings more comfortable.

Coronavirus

Unvaccinated, symptomatic person attends Saline County Commission meeting

Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 11:03 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Saline County Health Department said someone who attended the Oct. 11 Salina City Commission meeting tested positive for COVID-19.

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BNSF testing longer trains which could leave drivers waiting longer

Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 9:44 PM CDT
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By Caroline Elliott
If you feel like trains are longer these days, you’re not wrong.

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Local HVAC company reacts to high gas prices

Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 9:34 PM CDT
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By Anna Auld
Gas prices nearly double

Crime

Enigma nightclub suspected shooter to be extradited back to Kansas

Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 6:07 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday it could take up to ten days before the man accused of a deadly shooting at Enigma Nightclub is back in Wichita.

Building You

Building You: Wichita Public Schools hiring 500 substitute teachers

Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By Lily Wu
Wichita Public Schools wants to employ approximately 1,000 substitute teachers.

Local

Machinists union vows to fight Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation vaccine mandates

Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 4:39 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Many Spirit AeroSystems employees held a rally last week to voice their opposition to the mandate.

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Boil water advisory for Sylvan Grove after lightning strike

Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 12:47 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The advisory follows one in Wichita last week, when a water main ruptured.

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GoFundMe organized for 11-year-old drive-by shooting victim

Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 10:19 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A cousin of the victim is asking for financial support for the family as the girl recovers.

Weather

Overnight storm reports include 75 mph winds in Wichita area

Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 7:36 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The highest rainfall was recorded in Dodge City, at 1.78 inches.

Education

Buhler school board approves eSports program

Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 6:10 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The program will be limited to the high school and offer a fall and spring season

Crime

2 arrested in sex offender’s escape from Larned State Hospital

Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 1:01 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Two state employees have been arrested and accused of helping John Colt escape the Larned State Hospital.

College

Wichita State basketball fans excited to be back in the stands for Shocker Madness

Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 12:32 AM CDT
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By Braxton Jones
Tuesday night marked the official start of the Wichita State basketball season as Shocker Madness returned to Koch Arena.

Safety

Plane headed to Salina crashes in Wisconsin

Updated: Oct. 12, 2021 at 11:01 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A single-engine plane headed to Salina Tuesday morning crashed in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Weather

Tornado-producing storms move through western Kansas Tuesday night

Updated: Oct. 12, 2021 at 8:31 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
More than a hundred people are without power in Sharon Springs after the report of a tornado touchdown.

Crime

2 men injured in west Wichita shooting

Updated: Oct. 12, 2021 at 7:46 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
At least one person was taken into the hospital in serious condition after a shooting near Delano.

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Jay-Z’s group raises $1M to investigate wrongful convictions

Updated: Oct. 12, 2021 at 6:48 PM CDT
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By Associated Press
An organization run by rapper Jay-Z has facilitated donations totaling $1 million for the local innocence project to investigate wrongful convictions in Wyandotte County.

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First lady Jill Biden visits Kansas City, Kansas school

Updated: Oct. 12, 2021 at 6:39 PM CDT
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By Associated Press
First lady Jill Biden visited a Kansas City, Kansas, school as part of a tour to emphasize the Biden administration’s interest in the Hispanic community.

Animals

Angler catches alligator gar, a first in Kansas

Updated: Oct. 12, 2021 at 5:18 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
It’s something that’s never been caught in Kansas until now.