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An investigation of an alleged cockfighting ring in Kansas City led to the expected seizure Wednesday of 134 roosters and other chickens at a pair of locations on Cypress Avenue, … Click to Continue »

A Kansas City cockfighting investigation led to the seizure of 134 roosters and other chickens on April 18, 2018, at an address on Cypress Avenue. The birds will eventually be taken to the KC Pet Project. … Click to Continue »

Workers and bulldozers began Thursday morning to tear down the Palace Theatre in west Wichita. The theater at 535 S. Ridge closed April 8. It had been subject of closure … Click to Continue »

Construction crews demolish the Palace West theater. April 8, 2018, was Warren Palace 8 Theatre's last day in operation. … Click to Continue »

Authorities in South Hutchinson are cautioning residents not to rely on the city's tornado sirens to warn them of imminent violent weather this spring. Due to "changes in the system," … Click to Continue »

It's no secret that Wichita loves Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond. Wichitans have frequently been among those who flock to downtown Pawhuska, Okla., to stand in line for as long as … Click to Continue »

Authorities in the small Kansas town of South Hutchinson are cautioning residents not to rely on the city's tornado sirens to warn them of imminent violent weather this spring. Due … Click to Continue »

The former chairman, chief executive and first Kansan in 130 years to head the Kaw Tribal Nation has died. Guy Munroe, a Derby businessman, died Monday. He was 77. The … Click to Continue »

After nine burglaries in eight months, Wichita police have arrested a man. Between September 2017 and April 2018, detectives worked nine connected burglary cases at construction businesses, clothing stores and … Click to Continue »

U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister and FBI agent Shelly Doherty discuss the verdict in the plot to bomb Garden City Muslims. Three men were found guilty of conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction and conspiracy to violate civil rights. … Click to Continue »