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Wichita parks offering free, cheap entertainment for kids - and adults - through May

Looking for some free things to do in a park – like fishing, walking or eating hot dogs? Wichita Park and Recreation is kicking off a schedule of events in … Click to Continue »

 

Amid the grim details of Evan Brewer's murder, a loving connection emerges

At a court hearing in Wichita on Monday, Samantha Johnson became the first witness to testify against her father. Based on testimony from Johnson and others, it became clear that … Click to Continue »

 

Higher tech, better furniture coming to new library after fundraising beats goal

Patrons of Wichita's new Advanced Learning Library will have access to more technology and educational programs — and get to sit on better furniture — after fund-raising efforts exceeded expectations, … Click to Continue »

 

Wichita parks offering free and cheap entertainment for kids - and adults - through May

Looking for some free things to do in a park – like fishing, walking or eating hot dogs? Wichita Park and Recreation is kicking off a schedule of events in … Click to Continue »

 

Bodine's daughter testifies about how he abused her as a child

Samantha Johnson, 23, testifies against her biological father Stephen Bodine during a preliminary hearing on April16, 2018. Bodine is being charged with murder in the death of 3-year-old Evan Brewer. … Click to Continue »

 

World War II B-29 pilot honored at funeral with 'Doc' flyover

Charles "Chaunce" Chauncey flew 35 missions as a B-29 pilot in World War II. During his interment in Winfield on Thursday, the restored B-29 "Doc" honored Chauncey with a flyover. "Doc" is one of two B-29s still flying. … Click to Continue »

 

Art space or culinary college? You can help pick new use for old fire station

You'll soon get the chance to weigh in on whether the old fire station on South Topeka becomes a shared space for artists and entrepreneurs or the new home of … Click to Continue »

 

Want to get rid of your child's old car seat? Take it to Target

If you have an old car seat lying around, or if your growing child needs a new one, you may want to trade it in to your local Target store. … Click to Continue »

 

Wichita police chase ends in Derby, driver's arrest

The driver of a stolen pickup led Wichita police on a 5-mile chase before he was arrested in Derby on Wednesday night, officials said. An officer patrolling near 31st South … Click to Continue »

 

Kansas game wardens seize rifles after hunters used spotlights

Hunters in Kansas lost their rifles and deer after illegally using spotlights, officials said. Game wardens in Phillips County in northwest Kansas received a tip from Nebraska game wardens about … Click to Continue »

 

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