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Breaking News

Sedgwick County dispatch confirmed one person is in critical condition after a shooting in west...

1 killed in W. Wichita shooting

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Hailey Tucker
Sedgwick County dispatch confirmed one person is in critical condition after a shooting in west Wichita late Saturday.

News

Sedgwick County dispatch confirmed one person is seriously injured after a crash in north...

1 dead after N. Wichita crash

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Hailey Tucker
Sedgwick County dispatch confirmed one person is seriously injured after a crash in north Wichita Saturday.

National

Robert Hurd was reportedly struck by a pickup truck while traveling across the country raising...

Bicyclist hit, killed by pickup truck while riding to raise money for injured cyclists

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Emma McSpadden, Chelsea Collinsworth and Jordan Gartner
A bicyclist was hit and killed by a truck while he was riding to raise money for other cyclists.

News

One woman is dead after being hit by a train in Derby.

Woman dead after struck by train in Derby

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Sedgwick County dispatch confirms one person is dead after being struck by a train in Derby.

Building You

KWCH Building You

Week of Sept. 25: Job of the day

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 12:54 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
This week the Workforce Centers of South Central Kansas is focusing marketing and advertisement.

News

The Easiley family in Clearwater said an offensive act during a homecoming tradition isn't...

Clearwater family expresses concern after homecoming tradition turns offensive

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:55 PM CDT
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By Branden Stitt and KWCH Staff
That family is speaking out, not pushing for criminal charges, but for the hope that those who took part in the act take responsibility and learn something.

Safety

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Staff member found with gun at Ulysses middle school

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 9:07 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff and Matt Heilman
The Ulysses school district on Friday confirmed a police response to Kepley Middle School concerned a staff member possessing a gun.

News

A donation from the Cross of Glory Lutheran Church in Derby is giving the city the opportunity...

Donation from Derby church gives city opportunities for improvements, expansion

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 8:04 PM CDT
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By Cale Chapman and KWCH Staff
A donation from a Derby church is giving the city the opportunity to make improvements to three of its departments.

Campaign 2023

A claim from a mailer attacking Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple

FACTCHECK: Wichita mayoral race mailer attacks Whipple on COVID grant

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff and Shawn Loging
Lily Wu’s campaign has been endorsed by the Kansas chapter of Americans for Prosperity (AFP) during the primary stage of the election.

News

Sedgwick County jail

Sedgwick County inmate dies after being found unresponsive in cell

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:40 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a woman found unresponsive in her cell Friday morning at the county jail died at a Wichita hospital.
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Safety

Fire destroys home in Lyon County, 2 dead

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:50 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff and Matt Heilman
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said a man and a woman are dead after an early-morning house fire near Emporia.

News

Construction crew discovers ‘very old’ burial site near Augusta airport

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:10 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office provided further insight into a discovery made Friday that prompted a law-enforcement investigation.

News

2 seriously injured after fiery semi crash

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:53 AM CDT
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By Hailey Tucker
Sedgwick Co. dispatch confirmed one person is seriously hurt and another has minor injuries after a crash involving a semi truck Friday morning.

Courts

Man charged with raping 3 at Via Christi hospital pleads guilty

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:49 AM CDT
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By Andrew Linnabary
The man accused of raping three patients at Via Christi St. Francis pleaded guilty today in Sedgwick County court, the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s office confirmed.

Economy

UAW strikes against automakers spreads to 38 locations in 20 states

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:42 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The United Auto Workers expanded its strike against major automakers Friday, walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts distribution centers in 20 states.

Crime

1 arrested in connection to deadly shooting near Lincoln and Woodlawn

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:59 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff and Andrew Linnabary
One person is dead, another critically injured after a shooting reported late Thursday night near Kellogg and Woodlawn, in southeast Wichita.

Sports

$1.5 million gift to support WSU softball stadium renovation

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 9:43 PM CDT
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By Matt Heilman and KWCH Staff
The $1.5 million gift from John and Gail Wadsworth specifically is for the Softball Team Operations Facility at Wilkins Stadium.

Crime

Man killed in shooting at home near 21st and Greenwich

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 9:30 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
One person died from their injuries in a shooting reported about 9:15 p.m. at a home in the 2300 block of North Brandon Circle.

News

Hope for historic building’s future comes with sale of Pawnee Rock Opera House

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:11 PM CDT
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By Austin Morton and KWCH Staff
The small Barton County community of Pawnee Rock is working to preserve history with the sale of its century-and a-half-old opera house that’s in desperate need of repair.

Eye on Agriculture

As drought progresses, Kansas farmers forge ahead with fall harvest

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By Joe Baker and KWCH Staff
For most Kansas farmers, the fall harvest is exciting, but this year, it’s disappointing due to the ongoing drought.

FactFinder12

Law Enforcement Memorial defaced, City of Wichita says it’s legal

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 4:39 PM CDT
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By Hailey Tucker
The Law Enforcement Memorial in downtown Wichita has been vandalized on several different occasions. FactFinder asked the City of Wichita what it plans to do about it. The city says it’s legal.

Weather

Active night for Kansas weather includes 1 tornado, storms pushing east across state

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 3:28 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for about 10 counties in northwest Kansas.

News

Missing Emporia women found deceased in rural eastern Colorado

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 2:17 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Two women previously reported missing from Emporia have been found deceased in rural eastern Colorado following a 10-day investigation and search.

Extras

Taylor to Arrowhead? Travis Kelce says he has invited the pop star to a Chiefs game

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 1:50 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
“It’s like an old game in school called Telephone, where everybody is just whispering in each other’s ear, just hearing some random stuff," Kelce said.

K-State

K-State football fans alerted to I-70 construction

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 12:48 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Fans are encouraged to plan ahead and allow for additional travel time.

Local

City of Wichita looking for private operator to manage animal shelter

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:55 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The selected operator could begin oversight of the Wichita Animal Shelter in the first quarter of 2024.

Safety

Device call sends Derby Middle School into ‘secure’ mode

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:49 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Derby Middle School was briefly placed in lockdown Thursday morning.

Local

Audit of Wichita Police Department finds no missing, mishandled evidence

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:04 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The process lasted about a year and was overseen by internal auditor Kristina Rose.

Western Kansas News

Bicyclist killed in Garden City crash

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 10:55 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The incident happened near the intersection of E. Schulman Avenue and US Highway 83.

Coronavirus

Doctors encourage vaccines with COVID cases up, flu season approaching

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 8:08 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
COVID-19 hospitalizations were up slightly across the U.S. last week.

News

Board addresses concerns after 12 dogs mistakenly euthanized at Wichita Animal Shelter

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 11:52 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff and Matt Heilman
The Wichita Animal Services Advisory Board on Wednesday held its first meeting since the report of 12 dogs mistakenly euthanized at the Wichita Animal Shelter two weeks ago.

Safety

City of Greensburg considers going without police department

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:18 PM CDT
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By Branden Stitt and KWCH Staff
The City of Greensburg is considering going without a police department.

Western Kansas News

Scott City schools closing Monday, day of funeral for high school student

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:25 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Sixteen year-old Kamdyn Moore died Saturday.

Crime

DNA testing helps police solve 1976 cold case of infant found disposed in apartment dumpster

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:37 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Police stated the cold case was deemed “exceptionally cleared” since the primary suspect has since passed away.

Crime

KCK Cold Cases unit links suspect’s DNA to two previously unsolved homicides

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:35 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City, Kan. cold cases unit believe they've solved the homicides of Christina King, Pearl Davis.

News

Updated vaccines available in Barton County

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:20 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Barton County Health Department looks to offer influenza vaccines, the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the newly approved Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine.

News

Kansas Legal Services receives $334K grant to help those with suspended licenses

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 3:20 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Kansas Legal Services (KSL) will receive a $334,132 grant from the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) for legal work without charge, pro bono innovation.

Local

What the Tech? To trade-in or sell your smartphone

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 2:50 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff and Jamey Tucker
Jamey Tucker explains what you need to think about to get the most for your old phone.

Jobs

Fairfax GM Assembly operations idled due to UAW targeted strike at St. Louis-area plant

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:24 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The UAW is seeking wage increases of more than 30% over four years and other sweeteners.

State

Kansas governor takes another push at Medicaid expansion

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:15 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Governor Laura Kelly is in Winfield where she is expected to make a healthcare announcement.

Crime

Trial set for Andrew Lester, man charged in shooting of Ralph Yarl

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:08 PM CDT
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By Joe Hennessy and KCTV5 Staff
The trial date for Andrew Lester has been scheduled for the fall of 2024.

Royals

Royals announce they will not have stadium site selected by end of September

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:44 AM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
The team said talks continue with Jackson and Clay County officials on the potential future site for a stadium.

News

Pittsburg cyberattack disrupts Crawford Co. jail

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:30 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The disruption will last until the sheriff’s office can reconnect with the City of Pittsburg.

Extras

‘100% true:’ Jason Kelce confirms brother Travis and Taylor Swift dating rumors

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:01 AM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are dating, according to brother, Jason during a weekly radio interview with WIP Morning Show.

Aviation

Textron Aviation’s newest jet sale to boost aviation economy in Wichita

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 7:44 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Since the inception of the more than 40-year relationship between the companies, NetJets has taken delivery of more than 800 aircraft from Textron Aviation.

Safety

Awareness about carbon monoxide danger raised after deaths of pregnant mother, 2 sons in camper

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 11:41 PM CDT
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By Cale Chapman and KWCH Staff
If you’re out camping with an RV or camper, the advice is to treat the space as your house when it comes to safety measures and making sure everything is working.

Building You

Remote Online Initiative Project kicks off to help professionals in the remote work field

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:10 PM CDT
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By Joseph Robben
Kansas State University is launching a project to help remote work.

Crime

Woman critically injured in shooting near 21st and Grove

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 9:04 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Wichita Police Department confirmed a woman in her 30s suffered critical injuries after being shot three times near the intersection of 21st Street North and Grove, in northeast Wichita.

Crime

Man critically injured in east Wichita beating, shot fired

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:37 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Wichita Police Department is investigating an incident that left a man with critical injuries late Tuesday afternoon.

News

2 Sedgwick County deputies fired, 1 resigned, supervisor suspended

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:35 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Two Sedgwick County sheriff’s deputies have been fired, one resigned and a supervisor has been suspended after an investigation at the sheriff’s office.
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