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Hero police officer recounts how he saved burning woman

Wichita Police officer Alex Bieler was on a routine patrol when he saw a woman coming out of a restaurant while covered in flames. Bieler recounts how he sprang into action when he came up on the scene. … Click to Continue »

 

Facebook video shows traffic stop of black man in rural Kansas town

A video posted to Facebook by Rudy Samuels shows the traffic stop in Winfield, Kan. where officers found 'vegetation' on his window and forcibly removed him from his vehicle. … Click to Continue »

 

Inter-Faith Inn will be first area homeless shelter to accept pets

Mia, an 8-year-old dachshund, barks loudly when strangers enter her owner’s apartment. But soon, she’s licking Pamie Hathaway’s nose and asking for belly rubs. Hathaway says that in her years … Click to Continue »

 

What you need to know about Westar's proposal to increase your electric rates

Westar Energy is proposing a substantial rate hike and changes in the way you're billed for electricity. And the opening shots in a months-long battle over new rates will be … Click to Continue »

 

No grocery store in town? This mobile grocery truck aims to solve that problem

It won’t be long before a grocery store on wheels pulls up in the Cowley County towns of Burden, Udall and Dexter. The Cowley County Anchor Mobile Market will be … Click to Continue »

 

Police will be patrolling more starting Monday. Here's what they're looking for.

You might see more cop cars than usual while you're out and about driving. That's because Monday is the official start of the annual, statewide seat belt enforcement campaign called … Click to Continue »

 

Ticks are showing up earlier this year. Here's how to protect yourself.

Kansans may be pulling more ticks off themselves, their children and their pets earlier than usual because of the weather. "It's not unusual to have ticks in Kansas," said Matthew … Click to Continue »

 

One dead after two-vehicle crash near Derby, dispatch says

One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash Friday evening near Derby, a Sedgwick County dispath supervisor said. A two-vehicle crash was reported at 95th South and Rock Road just … Click to Continue »

 

A busy spring for a Wichita student: Princeton, Yale, and now Miss Teen USA

Wichita Northwest High School student Hailey Colborn won the Miss Teen USA pageant on Friday in Shreveport, Louisiana. Colborn won the title over finalists from Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina … Click to Continue »

 

Man who took part in torture killing will spend the rest of his life in prison

One of the people who took part in the 2016 torture killing of a Wichita man will spend the remainder of his life in prison. Willie Earl Morris won't be … Click to Continue »

 

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