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Police parade's grand marshals want to be officers, but first they want to be adopted

The grand marshals in Saturday's police parade are brothers who want to be officers when they grow up — but first they want to be adopted. Isaac, 10, and Jareth, … Click to Continue »

 

Could Friday be Wichita's snowiest day of the season?

Dig out those sweaters and heavy coats, Wichita. You'll want them for the next couple of days. A strong cold front is bringing snow to much of the state - … Click to Continue »

 

Meet the grand marshals for the Law Enforcement parade

Brothers Isaac and Jareth will be grand marshals for Saturday's Support Local Law Enforcement parade. The boys, who are up for adoption with Adopt Kansas Kids, want to be officers when they grow up. … Click to Continue »

 

Want a say on what the Wichita area will look like in 10 years? Here's your chance

Does your book club like to digress into what Wichita needs to do to become a better city? Does your softball team grumble about how many swings and misses community … Click to Continue »

 

End of the line for the Palace West — theater to close by week's end

Sunday will be the Warren Palace 8 Theater's last day in operation, an employee at the theater confirmed Thursday. The theater had been subject to closure rumors since shortly after … Click to Continue »

 

It's not too late to get rid of your old electronics

Want to get rid of some old computers, printers or televisions? Sedgwick County Environmental Resources is hosting a free collection event just for you. It started Thursday morning but also … Click to Continue »

 

An officer saved the life of a man shot in the leg. A Wichita hospital honored him

A police officer saved the life of a man who had been shot when he put a tourniquet on his leg, a Wichita doctor said. Officer Andrew Gonzales was responding … Click to Continue »

 

An officer saved a shooting victim's life. A Wichita hospital honored him

Dr. Jim Haan with Via Christi Hospitals presented Officer Andrew Gonzales with an award after he saved a man's life with a tourniquet. The man was shot in the leg at the Hotel at WaterWalk. … Click to Continue »

 

He fell through his ex's attic, but he wasn't done committing crimes, police say

The man who hid in his ex-girlfriend's attic and fell through her ceiling in Salina is back in jail after walking away from the hospital and allegedly breaking into a … Click to Continue »

 

K-State basketball player to face judge today for role in road-rage shooting

Kansas State basketball player Amaad Wainright has been returned to Johnson County to face charges related to a road-rage shooting in January in Overland Park. Wainright, who has been suspended … Click to Continue »

 

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