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17 people displaced after overnight apartment fire near downtown Wichita

Seventeen people were displaced after an apartment fire early Sunday morning near downtown Wichita, officials said. The fire was reported at the Emerald Lane Studio Apartments, 815 S. Emporia, just … Click to Continue »

 

World War II plane crashes in Wichita on Memorial Day after flyovers

A World War II plane that had just finished flying over area ceremonies and cemeteries for Memorial Day crash-landed near Wichita's Westport Airport on Monday afternoon, May 28, 2018. … Click to Continue »

 

World War II plane crashes in Wichita after flying over Memorial Day ceremonies

A World War II plane that had just finished flying over area ceremonies and cemeteries for Memorial Day crash-landed at Wichita's Westport Airport on Monday afternoon. The 1943 Fairchild PT23 … Click to Continue »

 

6S Steakhouse closed after fire causes smoke damage throughout dining area

6S Steakhouse will be closed for Memorial Day as employees are "still assessing" the damage from a small Sunday night fire. When reached on Monday morning, managing partner Seth Glassman … Click to Continue »

 

Wichita diocese ordains 10 more priests: 'So many hands at work and so many hearts'

When 10 men were ordained to the priesthood last year, the Rev. Jerome Spexarth, pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Church, learned a second priest would join him on staff. Before, … Click to Continue »

 

Man dies after girlfriend's son punches him in self-defense, Wichita police say

A 45-year-old man is dead after he and his girlfriend's son got into an argument on Saturday night, Wichita police said in a written statement. At about 8 p.m. on … Click to Continue »

 

Wichita diocese ordains 10 more priests: "So many hands at work and so many hearts"

When 10 men were ordained to the priesthood last year, the Rev. Jerome Spexarth, pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Church, learned a second priest would join him on staff. Before, … Click to Continue »

 

'We grieve together': The Lucas Hernandez case engaged the Wichita community and beyond

It was evident in the way news spread Thursday night, in hushed tones and with lowered eyes: "They found Lucas." No last name necessary. Everyone knew, and everyone mourned. It … Click to Continue »

 

Teens accused of robbing convenience store, customers at gunpoint

Two teenagers were arrested after police say they robbed a Wichita convenience at gunpoint on Friday night. Two 16-year-olds armed with handguns went into the Circle K in the 2300 … Click to Continue »

 

After fire closes K-State's Hale Library, damages 'Great Room,' KU steps in to help

After a fire damaged Hale Library at Kansas State University, President Richard Myers gave credit to the K-State family, the community and the University of Kansas. Yes, you read that … Click to Continue »

 

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