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A dust devil was spotted on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, near Manhattan, Kansas. The North Riley County Fire District reported the “smoke devil” appeared, shortly after a wildfire was spotted. … Click to Continue »

In the midst of moving from Oregon to Wichita, Kara Swindle says her family pet was mistakenly flown to Japan due to a United Airlines mix up. Swindle, along with … Click to Continue »

Mr. Wuf howls. The Pirate smiles. The Quaker dances. And Monte from Montana is a back-flipping grizzly bear. If you plan to attend any games or practices at Intrust Bank … Click to Continue »

An 18-year-old woman died Tuesday morning after a crash and car fire in Dickinson County, according to reports. Mariah M. Lowe, of Abilene, was eastbound on Interstate 70 east of … Click to Continue »

Besides family, there were two things Victor Boydo truly believed in: soccer and work. A native of Peru, he attended games, coached, managed and taught a strict discipline when it … Click to Continue »

Maize school officials plan to have additional police officers on hand Friday after rumors began circulating of a threat to Maize High School. Maize police and school officials launched an … Click to Continue »

I’ve lived in Wichita for the past 23 years, and I’ve only been on the Arkansas River twice – both times, appropriately enough, during the city’s long-standing Riverfest event. My … Click to Continue »

One bedroom in David Rose Sr.’s home has a closet filled with toys and clothes decorated with Disney princesses. The other has an empty crib and an empty boy’s bed. … Click to Continue »

David Rose Sr. has been trying to adopt his three grandchildren since their parents lost custody of them. While he was initially told he could adopt them, St. Francis Community Services is now moving forward with adoption by another family … Click to Continue »

In response to a demand that an atheist be allowed to give the invocation at a Sedgwick County meeting, Commissioner Dave Unruh says they can go to hell. Commissioner Richard Ranzau agrees. … Click to Continue »