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Expect something of a Wichita history lesson walking through Henry Helgerson’s warehouse sale. You will see 80 years worth of family business and Wichita nostalgia relics. Helgerson, who is a … Click to Continue »

Two Kansas Lottery players accused of cheating the game have agreed to pay about $28,000 in damages and fines, according to Attorney General Derek Schmidt, whose office negotiated the settlement. … Click to Continue »

Since Monday, Catholic Charities of Wichita has fielded a handful of calls from people asking if they can foster — or even adopt — children who have been separated from … Click to Continue »

Henry Helgerson is clearing out his warehouse at McClean and Athenian. its described as a "massive and varied selection of interesting items. Includes soda fountain memorabilia, Flags and banners, advertising signs." … Click to Continue »

This might be the quietest get-together you'll experience all summer: The first Wichita Reading Invasion — a celebration of reading and community — will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday … Click to Continue »

The man who killed a 91-year-old Wichitan with a stolen car in 2016 has been ordered to serve life in prison, said Dan Dillon, spokesman for the Sedgwick County District … Click to Continue »

Three men were indicted in federal court on Tuesday for allegedly making counterfeit money and using it to pay for athletic shoes, according to a release from U.S. Attorney Stephen … Click to Continue »

About five inches of rain fell in Scott City, Kansas on Tuesday, a town that only averages 20 inches of rainfall per year. Low-lying areas in the town were flooded due to the deluge. … Click to Continue »

Starting soon, all Wichita elementary school playgrounds could be off-limits to the public. Citing security concerns and costly repairs after two recent playground fires, Wichita school leaders approved a plan … Click to Continue »

Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer said Tuesday that he denied pardon requests from 21 state prisoners — including a man who helped kill a pregnant Wichita teen 12 years ago. Everett Gentry had applied for clemency. He is serving a 25-year-to-life. … Click to Continue »