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U.S.-Iran tensions escalate, raising concerns for Kansas communitiesWith the direct U.S. involvement in the situation in the Middle East, it can also have an impact in Kansas. The conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated over the past few days, with both sides launching attacks. The situation reached a critical point when Iran launched a missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar Monday, raising concerns throughout the day of a wider conflict.
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Woman in critical condition after being stabbed in north WichitaA woman is in critical condition after being stabbed north of downtown Wichita Monday evening.
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Appeals court allows excessive force lawsuit to proceed in 2021 in-custody death of Wichita teenWICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A federal appeals court decided that an excessive force lawsuit can move forward concerning the September 2021 death of 17-year-old Cedric Lofton, who died while in custody of the Juvenile Intake Assessment Center (JIAC) in Wichita. Lofton’s brother, Marquan Teetz, filed a federal lawsuit in 2022,...
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Sedgwick County Zoo announces death of ‘CJ’ the Red PandaWICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Sedgwick County Zoo announced the death of its beloved 4-year-old Red Panda, CJ. “Over the past few weeks, CJ began showing signs of illness. Our animal care and veterinary staff responded by treating his symptoms and keeping him comfortable while working to find a diagnosis,” said the zoo.
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Sneak peek at Golden Chick in southeast WichitaIt’s a big week for openings in Wichita and one of those is set to take place on Wednesday, June 25 with the arrival of Golden Chick. The chicken chain based out of Texas will open their first Kansas-based location at 1705 S. Webb Road, which is near the southwest corner of Harry and Webb.
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An inside peek at one of two fried chicken chains opening in Wichita this weekTwo new-to-Wichita national fried chicken chains will both open this week within a day of each other: Raising Cane’s at 350 S. Ridge Road opens its doors to the public at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, and then at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Golden Chick will open at 1705 S. Webb Road. On Monday, the franchisee of Golden Chick put on an invite-only “soft opening” event at his new restaurant, where he let the staff practice and let his guests choose from one of four meals to sample: a chicken tender combo, a fried chicken sandwich combo, a three-piece chicken combo or a fried catfish combo. I took the opportunity to stop by and meet Adam Abusaleh, who is the Wichita franchisee for Golden Chick, a Texas-based fried chicken chain that has 240 restaurants across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Florida and Mississippi. The Wichita store will be its first in Kansas. Abusaleh said the Harry and Webb Golden Chick will likely not be the last for Wichita. He plans to build as many as the market allows. “It took so much to get this built,” he said on Monday. “We wanted to take a little bit of a break to see how
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Wichita City Council could do something not done in over 30 yearsThe council plans future discussions regarding potential adjustments to local sales and property taxes. The proposed 2026 operating budget will be presented on July 15. It will be adopted August 26.
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Man faces charges for kidnapping, assault after 911 callA man has been charged after allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a woman early Friday morning.
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Suspect accused in fatal Kansas shootingSEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a weekend homicide in Wichita have a suspect in custody. A 26-year-old male has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in the 4100 block of West Pine. Just before 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, police responded to a report...
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Salvation Army holding its fan distribution this weekWICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Salvation Army of Wichita is holding a fan distribution this week. The distribution will take place on Wednesday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Salvation Army’s Koch Center, 350 N. Market, in downtown Wichita. Fans are available to Sedgwick County residents only, while supplies last. The […]
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Raising Cane’s opens new Wichita restaurant on TuesdayWichita's newest restaurant chain, Raising Cane's, will open on Tuesday, June 24, at 350 S. Ridge Road.
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Wichita's new parking plan begins next weekBeginning July 1, it will cost $1 per hour to park in public spots downtown. If you download the city’s parking app during the month of July and buy an hour of parking, you’ll get another hour for free.
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Halstead City Council meeting over battery storage facility ends in walk outIn Halstead, a heated debate over a proposed battery energy storage facility took center stage at Monday night's city council meeting.
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Kansas Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and 50 MPH Winds Threaten Flooding Near Wichita Through Thursday NightWichita, Kansas – Scattered storms and heavy rain could trigger localized flooding across central and south-central Kansas today, especially near the Kansas Turnpike, where rainfall rates may spike by mid-morning. According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, strong thunderstorms are expected to redevelop this afternoon with wind gusts...
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Wind Surge shuts out Springfield 3-0WICHITA, Kan–After winning 11 of the 12 games played on their last home stand, Springfield headed west. The newly crowned north first half champs opened a series against Wichita. This is the third series the two teams have played this season. The Wind Surge is the Double AA affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. And Wichita […]
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Mayor Wu says officials' appearance at air shows is importantWichita Mayor Lily Wu and other local officials are home after attending the 55th annual Paris Air Show. Mayor Wu tells KNSS News “our job as local government is to be connectors.
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When will Wichita roll back drought restrictions? How June's rainfall factors inIt’s been Wichita’s sixth wettest June on record , and previously low water levels at Cheney Reservoir, which supplies the city’s water, are rising. Wichita has been under phase two of the city’s drought response plan since August 2024. The restrictions in place limit Wichita water customers to outdoor watering only once a week. Kansas has been under a drought distinction in recent years due to low rainfall that’s caused Cheney’s low water levels and aquifers in Kansas to dry up. While the Wichita area and much of the state is no longer considered in a drought as of June 17, the city’s watering restrictions remain in place. Cheney was 62% full when the city went under phase two drought restrictions last year. But June’s heavy rainfall has provided some relief: it’s now 95.88% full , according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The reservoir now sits less than a foot below normal, and more rain is expected in the area this week. So when will Wichita lift its drought restrictions? It won’t be this month, and it probably won’t be this year. According to the city, the earliest Wichita could lift the phase two drought restrictions is March
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Fireworks sales begin Friday in WichitaWICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Fireworks tents are popping up across Wichita as sales are set to kick off on Friday. Kansas recently passed a law allowing year-round fireworks sales, but the City of Wichita has chosen to limit sales to the period between June 27 and July 5, from 10 a.m. to midnight. This decision was made based on public feedback.
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Wichita loses its walking ‘Wikipedia of anything . . . baseball related'Wichita has lost its walking “Wikipedia of anything . . . baseball related.” That’s what Rob Guelfi called Joe Ruocco when he purchased his Rock’s Dugout sports memorabilia shop in 2022. On Friday, Ruocco, whose Bronx accent survived more than a half century in Kansas, died unexpectedly at home at age 77. “This has been a tough morning,” said his longtime friend and fellow bowler Greg Parkhurst, who used to tell Ruocco, “You literally brought New York to the Midwest.” On social media, there was an immediate outpouring of both sadness and love for Ruocco from those who counted him as a friend, teacher or presence in childhood memories of going to his shop. “He really was a man of many talents and interests,” said former Eagle sports columnist and radio personality Bob Lutz. “We had him on our radio show frequently to talk about collecting.” Ruocco played guitar, was an excellent bowler, a gentle teaser who sometimes pushed the envelope — especially if it was taunting fans who rooted against his beloved Yankees — and a cook known for his Italian meatballs. His love for baseball started in his Bronx childhood — specifically at his great uncle’s candy shop
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