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Prosecutors warn of Travel Scam
Several Kansans have been scammed out of possibly thousands of dollars in what prosecutors say is a multi-state travel scam.
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Valley Center sees worst of Tuesday night microburst
It was small and quick, but a microburst brought near hurricane force winds in the northern part of Sedgwick County Tuesday night. More
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Pratt rape suspect was already under state's supervision
Pratt County officials say 37-year-old Jimmy Daniels is wanted for raping a 12-year-old, but he was already under the supervision of the state. More
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New drug court should help jail overcrowding
Sedgwick County commissioners voted to give the new program $650,000 on Wednesday.
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Business Beat: Center Industries
A local manufacturing company is making quality parts and improving the quality of life for its employees. More
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Clinic offers discounted spaying and neutering
Spay/Neuter Kansas, Inc. offers cheaper rates for people who meet low-income guidelines. (316) 263-4200. More
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Popular local band member dies in car crash
John “Phil” Rovenstein was the drummer in the local band “Crazy Heart.” More
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Federal grants help Wichita's homeless vets
Funding awarded to Wichita's Housing and Community Services is helping Wichita's homeless vets afford permanent housing.
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State's last dog track to close; cannot reach agreement over slots
For its 254 employees, the announcement was a blow. Employees Learned late Tuesday that the Woodlands Race Track, and its proposed slot machines were no more.
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Commission considers 1% sales tax hike
Just 7 months after that one cent sales tax for the arena went away county commissioners are considering raising it again, this time to pay off debt and reduce the burden on those who pay property taxes.
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Storm flips semis and shuts down interstate
A storm Tuesday evening in Sedgwick County brought strong wind and hail. The storm blew over four semis, busted out several windows, and shut down I-135. More
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Program aims to give rural counties better access to medications
Via Christi Health Systems is launching "E-Pharmacy," which will allow its pharmacists to use technology to cover rural areas that don't have round-the-clock pharmacy coverage. More
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Residents happy with city's decision to fix methane leak
The McFauls have been living on edge since late June when high levels of methane gas were detected near their home, forcing them to evacuate. More
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Dad sees new Batman movie, leaves toddler in car
A Salt Lake City, Utah audience was engrossed in the new action-packed Batman movie when it was interrupted early Sunday morning.
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Wiccan accidentally stabs self in ritual
An Indiana woman is recovering after accidentally stabbing herself in the foot during a Wiccan ceremony.
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FL manatee turns 60
The beloved life-long resident of the South Florida Museum's Parker Aquarium is the oldest living manatee in captivity.
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City will spend $500,000 to fix methane leak
The council voted unanimously, but it was clear the situation did not sit well with some on the council.
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Residents say men need to step up and stop the violence
Wichita group looks for ways to reduce crime across city. More
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Kansas leaders look at ways to cut gas prices
For Representative Todd Tiahrt, it was a day of going pump to pump talking to Kansans about gas prices.
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Municipal court clerk investigated
The court clerk is accused of taking bribes to alter court documents.
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Restaurant fights to clear its name in salmonella outbreak
Once named a possible source of a salmonella outbreak, the Acapulco Restaurant says recent tests have come back negative. More
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WPD investigates weekend of road rage
Wichita police are looking into two new cases of road rage over the weekend. More
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CA firefighter saves baby bear from wildfires
Adam Deem scooped the cub up while battling a wildfire in Shasta County. More
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FL Coast Guard makes 10,000 pound cocaine bust
Nearly 10,000 pounds of cocaine seized by the U-S Coast Guard has been turned over to federal authorities.
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Launching back into school year
Two educators from Sedgwick County are bringing their skills learned at space camp back to their students. More
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Who will head to Washington?
Wichitans gathered to support long-time Senator Pat Roberts Sunday, but he could be in for quite a battle against Jim Slattery.
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Fundraiser for Chapman teachers after tornado
It's been about five weeks since a massive tornado swept away half of Chapman in Dickinson county. The towns main focus is opening school in August. More
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Old Town parking: problem or perception?
Friday night in Old Town and the race is on. Cars are in a steady stream as they search for that illusive parking spot. A search that has many venting their frustrations.
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Sebelius on short list for Obama running mate
The more they talk, the more they put Kathleen Sebelius on the short list to become Barack Obama's vice presidential running mate.
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El Dorado welcomes Barton Solvents
The future of Barton Solvents had been uncertain since a massive explosion last year. Now, Barton Solvents will call El Dorado home.
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Police recruiting Reserve Officers
Reserve officers have regular day jobs, but in their spare time they volunteer as commissioned police officers. More
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Top Seed Upset as Match Play Begins at State Amateur
Wichitan Dodge Kemmer, the top seed after two days of stroke play, was beaten in the first round of match play at the Kansas Golf Association’s amateur tournament at Wichita Country Club.
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Health Beat: Experimental device gives teen his life back
Thanks to a cutting-edge tool, a 17-year-old Kansas teen is recovering after a brain injury one year ago confined him to a hospital bed.
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Barton Solvents headed to El Dorado
Bel Aire had competed for the company's relocation, but city officials say they were told by the company that Barton Solvents is headed to El Dorado instead. More
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Two men charged in case of missing explosives
Authorities say they have recovered the detonator wire, but at this point neither federal or local investigators will confirm if the explosives have been found. More
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Olympic Fever
The Summer Olympic Games in Beijing are rapidly approaching and some central Kansas kids are competing in an Olympics of their own.
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Judge does not rule on Schneider release
A federal judge announced Thursday that he will not yet decide if Linda Schneider will be released pending her February trial. More
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Business Beat: Sisyphus Stoneworks
Most of us can make a mistake in our work and go right back and fix it. But if you’re a sculptor like Mike Tolbert, who’s medium is stone, there is little room for error.
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Shocker Golfers Thriving at State Amateur
No fewer than five WSU golfers are taking their swings in the Kansas State Amateur tournament this week at Wichita Country Club. More
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KU 2nd, K-State 5th in Big 12 Preseason Media Poll
Missouri and Oklahoma were picked to repeat as division champions in 2008 in a preseason poll of media that cover the Big 12 Conference.
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Woman will go to trial for death of stepdaughter
A judge ruled Thursday morning that a woman accused of killing her two-year-old stepdaughter will go to trial for first degree murder.
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Former Shocker Miller Starts, Nearly Records Double-Double
Paul Miller, who led Wichita State to a Missouri Valley championship and NCAA Sweet 16 appearance, scored ten points and had nine rebounds in the New York Knicks 82-67 loss to San Antonio in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas Wednesday.
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K-State Assistant Coach will Try, Try, Try Again at the Olympics
In a sport where every second counts, Tom Pappas’ time is running out.
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Taxpayers paid for it, but jail expansion is no longer in budget
As the county manager recommends not expanding the jail, commissioners explain why they haven't spent your tax money on the plan. The answer includes lowering your property taxes. More
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SRS holds community meeting to answer questions and concerns
Sunflower Community Action is hosting several meetings so parents can get answers from the agency. For information on future meetings, click on "News Links" above. More
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Forensics center finally sees expansion
After years of discussion, the Sedgwick County Forensic Center will be expanding.
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Sheriff's office criticized for handling of case
The attorney general's office said there was not enough evidence to charge Barton County Sheriff Buck Causey following a domestic dispute, but the AG criticized the department for its handling of the case. More
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Video game's mission: kill President Bush
Some are outraged at a 3-D video game that sends players on a mission to kill the president. More
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School fights with Kindergartner over hair
A Texas school board will soon decide if a boy's long hair should keep him from attending school.
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Jail at heart of budget debate
The 645 page proposal breaks down how the county will spend more than $400 million next year. More
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Mixed Martial Arts Craze Comes to Wichita
Combine kickboxing, Karate, wrestling, Judo Muy Thai, Jiu-Jitsu and just about any other form of combat for that matter, and you have mixed martial arts. More
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City proposes to spend $1 million to save on gas
The million dollars is for fuel tracking software and a complete overhaul of the city's gas tanks and gas pumps. More
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Wichita schools in danger of overcrowding
Without the money from the proposed school bond, the district could face serious problems. More
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Council debates issue of new Wichita substation
The city council continues to debate whether the city needs, and can afford, a new police substation. The substation was requested to allow extra patrol in the downtown area.
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Chase turns to crash in Missouri
Independence, Missouri police got more than they bargained for when they responded to an aggravated assault call Tuesday morning.
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Woman awarded $1 million for Wal-Mart slip
A Florida jury has awarded $1 million to a woman who sued Wal-Mart after slipping on chicken grease in a Fort Myers store.
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Police radio traffic sheds light on officer shooting
KSN News has obtained police radio traffic from Friday night detailing the seconds after an officer was shot.
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Abner makes first court appearance
He faces one count of aggravated robbery, two counts of aggravated criminal sodomy and six counts of rape.
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Local, federal agents looking for explosives
Local and federal authorities are pleading for the public’s help in locating some explosives they believe are in the Wichita Area.
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Wednesday's Child: Frank
KSN’s Andrew Kozak caught up with Frank while he got into the spirit of the Fourth of July.
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Jury: Guilty
A jury found Cherish McCullough guilty of first degree murder in the June 2007 stabbing death of Lashonda Calloway Monday afternoon.
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Man's on a roll to bring awareness to world hunger
21-year-old Jack Sisson is roller blading coast to coast to bring more awareness to world hunger. More
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City announces proposed 2009 budget
There will be no property tax increases under the proposal. More
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Challenges remain for a family after car accident
It's been ten days since an alleged drunk driver hit a vehicle carrying eleven members of a Milton Kansas family.
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Man shoots officer, kills himself
A Wichita police officer remains in the hospital and will undergo surgery Monday afternoon after he was shot Friday night.
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"Antiques Road Show" comes to Wichita
The "Antiques Road Show' is in town, the first visit for Wichita. 17,000 tried to get tickets, but less than half were invited to attend Saturday's event. More
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Wingnuts turn manager's meltdown into a positive
Wichita Wingnuts manager Kash Beauchamp watched tonight's game from the press box. He’s serving a three game suspension after his meltdown on Wednesday.
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Federal cuts hurting local law enforcement
Law enforcement agencies across the nation say they’re facing huge cuts in federal funding and the lack of money is being felt in Kansas as well.
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Casinos wrap it up in Sumner County
The showdown continues for the three casino developers vying for a contract to build a casino in Sumner County.
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Father says state abused its power
After his girlfriend was arrested for abuse, the state removed all children from the Wichita home. More
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Health Beat: Wesley getting $43 million face-lift
More than half of the money is being spent on the improvement of operating rooms with six already open for operation. More
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Positively Kansas: Women rehabilitate orphaned animals
It’s not often that you see someone with skunks, squirrels, raccoons, and opossums, but for one group of Kansas women, you’ll find them in their homes every day. More
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The cow that thinks she's human
A group of animal rescuers are helping a young cow through her identity crisis.
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Former lawmaker pleads guilty to killing gosslings with gas grill
Former Republican Mississippi State Senator Mike Gunn has entered guilty pleas to charges he took young Canadian geese from their habitat and killed them in his gas grill.
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Teen: Mom made me abort baby
A Houston-area teenager says her mother made her abort her pregnancy and bury the fetus in her backyard.
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Why men die first
There has always been a battle of the sexes, but when it comes to living longer it appears that women win.
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Survey sparks debate in race for Sedgwick County sheriff
Some candidates say the survey of sheriff's department employees should be released before the August primary. Undersheriff Bob Hinshaw, who is running for the top seat, says his opponents are merely searching for the negative to use for political gain. More
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Defense objects to handcuffed witness in McCullough trial
Cherish McCullogh's defense attorneys say a long-standing practice by the district attorney's office could prejudice the jury. More
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Missouri students on a mission in Greensburg
About 120 volunteers from United Methodist youth groups in Missouri are donating their time to help the rebuilding. More
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WSU alumni Paul Miller joins NY Knicks summer team
In the two and a half years since his final game at Koch Arena, Paul Miller's basketball career has taken him halfway around the world.
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Wingnuts Manager Suspended for Colorful Outburst
Wichita Wingnuts manager Kash Beauchamp has been suspended four games for his actions in Wednesday night’s game against Sioux Falls, the American Association office announced today. More
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Teacher arrested for texting, stalking student
Police have arrested a school teacher in Harrisville, Utah, in an unusual case: a texting relationship with a student that went too far.
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Jury sees shocking evidence in McCullough murder trial
The jury saw video of the final moments of Lashonda Calloway's life Thursday in the trial's second day of testimony. More
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Casinos show their cards to Sumner County
Penn National Gaming, Binion’s and Harrah’s are all vying for a contract.
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Patterson family reacts to Abner's arrest
The Patterson family says now they can sleep better. More
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