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Police chase ends with rollover crash in Derby

A police chase ended with a rollover crash in Derby just after noon on Tuesday. At least one person is in critical condition, according to scanner traffic. Many people witnessed … Click to Continue »

 

T-Mobile wanted to place a cell tower in Riverside. City Council members said no

The City Council has rejected a controversial cell tower proposed by T-Mobile for Wich‎ita's Riverside neighborhood. The council denied a permit for the structure, although the company offered to reduce … Click to Continue »

 

Butler culinary program pulled out of fire station plan after WSU cease-and-desist letter

Less than two weeks ago, Butler Community College revealed that its Hospitality and Culinary Arts program was one of two contenders to take over the old brick fire station on … Click to Continue »

 

These Kansas towns offer unlocked, public storm shelters during tornadoes

These communities offer safe rooms or basements that serve as public tornado shelters. They are unlocked during a tornado warning, even in the middle of the night. Andover - Newly … Click to Continue »

 

Wichita considers cracking down on big fireworks instead of relaxing rules

What began as an effort to loosen up Wichita's restrictive fireworks law is turning into a full-fledged crackdown on things that make a big bang on the Fourth of July. … Click to Continue »

 

Hurts Donut creates 'thin blue line' doughnuts as fundraiser for officer's family

Hurts Donut has made a special "thin blue line" doughnut to raise money for the family of a Wichita police officer who was killed in a motorcycle crash while off-duty. … Click to Continue »

 

Looking for the most fun state? Kansas is not among them, new study says

They wanted to find out which states in America are the most fun — "with pure enjoyment in mind," they said. But when the WalletHub researchers ranked states based on … Click to Continue »

 

As she fought skin cancer, Goddard mom encouraged people to get their own skin checked

Danielle Dick loved her family, sports and music concerts. But she especially loved her life. She encouraged the people she met to have their skin checked and to wear sunscreen. … Click to Continue »

 

Firefighters work to contain house fire near downtown Wichita

A house fire in the 400 block of South Walnut, near Seneca and Maple, caused heavy damage to the property on Monday night. … Click to Continue »

 

What is illegal gambling?

According to the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, most forms of gambling are illegal in Kansas. Find out when gambling is illegal and legal in Kansas. … Click to Continue »

 

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