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One dead in northwest Wichita shooting

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
One dead in shooting

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One in extremely critical condition after north Wichita crash

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
One in serious condition following crash.

National

Coco Gauff, of the United States, reacts during a match against Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus,...

Coco Gauff wins the US Open for her first Grand Slam title at age 19 by defeating Aryna Sabalenka

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Coco Gauff set aside a so-so start and surged to her first Grand Slam title at age 19, coming back to defeat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the U.S. Open final on Saturday to the delight of a raucous crowd that was loud from start to finish.

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In a Saturday panel, representatives from local bonding companies, state legislators and...

Wichita bail bondsman reacts to violent offenders bonding out at lower percentages

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Cale Chapman
In a Saturday panel, representatives from local bonding companies, state legislators and organizations discussed reforming the justice system when it comes to bonds and legal defense for people who cannot afford it.

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Audley was last seen in the area of 15th St. N. and Coolidge Saturday.
He is a white man, 6'2"...

Silver Alert issued for Wichita lost adult

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Hailey Tucker
The Wichita Police Department (WPD) is asking for help searching for a lost adult who has dementia and is nonverbal.

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City of Russell under mandatory water usage reduction

Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 2:21 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The city of Russell issued a mandatory reduction in water usage Saturday, August 9th.

National

Lt. Col George Vivens shows th map of the area delineated by law enforcement and their...

Police announce 2 more confirmed sightings of escaped murderer on the run in Pennsylvania

Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 10:27 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The search area is now focused around the now-closed Longwood Gardens botanical garden in East Marlborough Township.

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Week of Sept. 11: Job of the day

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 11:14 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
This week the Workforce Centers of South Central Kansas is focusing on first responders.

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Friends and family remember beloved Wichita photographer, Linda Gregory.

Friends, family, team gather under Friday night lights to honor Wichita photographer

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 10:10 PM CDT
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By Branden Stitt and KWCH Staff
Friends, family and the Wichita Northwest Grizzles came together under Friday night lights to honor a beloved local photographer who died Friday at a Wichita hospital from injuries sustained Monday in a sideline collision.

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WPD: Internal investigation follows wrongful euthanasia of 12 dogs at Wichita shelter

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 8:22 PM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
The mistaken euthanasia of 12 dogs at the Wichita Animal Shelter prompts action from the Wichita Police Department that includes an investigation into what happened and a civilian supervisor’s placement on paid administrative leave pending investigation results.
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Crime

McPherson police investigating after college student battered, critically injured

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 7:38 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The McPherson Police Department is investigating an aggravated battery in an incident that left a McPherson College student critically injured.

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Butler County school district addresses community need in ‘food desert’

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 5:58 PM CDT
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By Cale Chapman
High School students in a small Butler County school district re stepping up to help their community with access to fresh food.

Accidents

Minor dies from injuries in crash involving car, Circle school district bus

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 4:50 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a minor died at a Wichita hospital following Friday afternoon’s crash involving a Chevy Malibu and a bus with the Circle school district.

Local

Evergy restores power at Towne West Mall

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 4:03 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Towne West Mall may go dark by the end of the week.

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Beloved Wichita photographer hurt in sideline collision dies at hospital

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 4:03 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A Wichita photographer who’d been on life support after suffering a traumatic brain injury early this week, died at a local hospital, her husband confirmed.

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Power restored at Towne West Square

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 9:04 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Evergy cuts power to Towne West Square over delinquent bill

Animals

Wichita animal rescuers outraged after mistaken euthanasia of at least 12 dogs at city shelter

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 10:39 PM CDT
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By Branden Stitt and KWCH Staff
Wichita animal rescuers are outraged at mistaken euthanasia of several dogs at the Wichita Animal Shelter.

Community

JOCO deputy describes unusual request during traffic stop

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 10:20 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
Deputy Anthony Bussell has been in law enforcement for 23 years. What happened in the early morning hours of August 5 was a first.

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New contract on the way? What City of Wichita could do to help WPD ‘staffing crisis’

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 9:15 PM CDT
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By Hailey Tucker
A new Wichita Police contract could be on the way with better pay and benefits for current and new WPD officers.

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Kansas awarded $40M to expand child care services

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 6:53 PM CDT
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By Joe Baker and KWCH Staff
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly on Wednesday announced that the Treasury Department is awarding Kansas with $40 million to expand child care services, a significant boost to a key service across the state.

Missing Persons

Search continues for former Wichita dentist missing in Colorado

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 6:28 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The family of a former dentist from Wichita said the search continues for the missing 79-year-old man.

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Magistrate Judge who approve Marion County Record search warrant asked to respond after a complaint

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 6:23 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Shortly after the August 11th raid, a Topeka woman submitted a complaint against Magistrate Judge Laura Viar to the Commission on Judicial Conduct.

Health

Kansas mother on horseback journey to raise awareness for suicide prevention

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 6:09 PM CDT
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By Austin Morton and KWCH Staff
In honor of hers son, a Kansas woman is making a solo trip on horseback across three states to raise awareness for suicide prevention.

Sports

Kelce out in Chiefs’ season opener

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 5:15 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for a second consecutive Super Bowl championship began without their star tight end.

Crime

Wichita man facing federal child pornography charges

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 4:32 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A Wichita man faces federal charges connected with child pornography crimes.

Traffic

EB 1-70 entrance ramps closing in Junction City Saturday ahead of K-State game

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 4:04 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Kansas Department of Transportation shared plans for Saturday to temporarily close two eastbound Interstate 70 entrance ramps at Junction City.

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Bear linked to Derby woman’s death in July euthanized

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 12:56 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks said on Wednesday that a bear linked to the death of a Derby woman has been euthanized.

Accidents

Car’s driver dies from injuries in crash near Pawnee and Woodlawn

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 10:05 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the driver of a Cadillac involved in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon near Pawnee and Woodlawn died from their injuries.

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One dead in vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on K18

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 9:50 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
One dead in vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on K18

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Child injured in hit-and-run near Harry and Rock Road

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 10:13 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
An eight-year-old suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle that reportedly fled the scene Wednesday night in southeast Wichita.

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Cat custody battle: Ownership dispute comes after Kan. pet found in NC

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 9:19 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Raleigh, NC CBS affiliate CBS 17 reports a Fuquay-Varina woman claims “Bob” is hers and his name is Maui.

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Sedgwick County Commission approves parental leave for county employees

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 7:36 PM CDT
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By Shawn Loging and KWCH Staff
Parents with a new child will now have up to eight weeks of paid leave if they work for Sedgwick County government.

Crime

Woman wanted in 2019 Garden City deadly shooting arrested in South Carolina

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 5:56 PM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
The Garden City Police Department on Wednesday confirmed U.S. Marshals located and arrested a woman wanted in connection with a deadly shooting that happened four years ago in Garden City.

What the Tech?

What the Tech? New features of iOS 17

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 5:38 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Even if you’re not planning to get the new iPhone 15, you can still get a ton of new features on the iPhone you have now.

Safety

What the Tech? iOS 17

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 4:57 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Apple has set a date for its fall event in which we can expect to see new iPhones and a new Apple Watch.

Safety

KHP responds to 2 deadly crashes, makes 16 DUI arrests over Labor Day weekend

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 3:48 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Kansas Highway Patrol made 16 DUI arrests, assisted 772 motorists and responded to two deadly crashes during a Labor Day weekend reporting period that ran from 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1 through 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4.

Safety

Wichita police investigate bomb threat at Hadley Middle School

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 3:37 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Wichita Police Department is investigating a bomb threat at Hadley Middle School.

Local

40 years in the making: Wichita recognizes first female firefighter

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 1:03 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Wichita Fire Department hosted a special surprise presentation on Wednesday for a former Wichita firefighter.

Local

‘Unhealthy’ haze lingers over Wichita

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 11:50 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
If you stepped outside on Wednesday, you could see and smell smoke in the air.

Traffic

Year-long bridge project over Big Ditch begins Sept. 11

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 10:05 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A major bridge renovation project on Zoo Blvd. begins Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, and is expected to take about a year to complete.

Crime

Manifesto leads to man’s Florida arrest for various child sex crimes in Kansas

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 9:56 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A 24-page manifesto and confession to authorities in Florida led to one man’s arrest for hundreds of child sex crimes that span decades, some of which took place in Kansas.

Crime

Augusta authorities identify 93-year-old homicide victim

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 10:54 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Augusta police confirmed an investigation determined that an unattended death reported Sunday evening is a homicide.

News

Wichita photographer, friend to many on life support after sideline collision, family says

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 10:37 PM CDT
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By Branden Stitt and KWCH Staff
The Wichita sports and photography community is supporting the family of a well-known photographer and Wichitan, Linda Gregory.

Coronavirus

Sedgwick County Health Department advises on protection from new COVID variant

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 8:59 PM CDT
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By Cale Chapman and KWCH Staff
A new COVID-19 variant called Eg.5 or “Eris,” is in the United States and making up a majority of COVID cases.

Safety

Letter raises concerns about EMS coverage in Kingman County

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 7:37 PM CDT
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By Joe Baker and KWCH Staff
People living outside of Kingman’s city limits have a serious concern over the future of EMS services.

Crime

Road-rage murder suspect’s release prompts questions about bond process

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 6:40 PM CDT
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By Shawn Loging and KWCH Staff
The prime suspect in a case in which a Wichita grandmother died after being shot in an apparent road-rage incident was able to bond out of the Sedgwick County Jail.

News

Podcast launched to spotlight Fort Larned

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 5:47 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff and Austin Morton
Park guides at Fort Larned are bringing a new spotlight to the national historic site. They’ve launched a podcast in hopes of teaching more people about a piece of Kansas history.

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Colorado man drowns in Wilson Lake on Labor Day

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 5:15 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Russell County Kansas Sheriff’s Office has identified a man who drowned in Wilson Lake on Labor Day.

Crime

1 critically injured in Hutchinson stabbing, man arrested, accused of attempted murder

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 5:04 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Hutchinson Police Department arrested a man accused of attempted murder in a stabbing Tuesday that critically injured a person.

Crime

Man charged with murder in deadly shooting at S. Seneca apartment complex

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 4:28 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A man accused in a deadly shooting last week at a south Wichita apartment complex faces charges that include first-degree murder.
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