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Hot history: Tree rings show that last northern summer was the warmest since year 1
Hot history: Tree rings show that last northern summer was the warmest since year 1

A study Tuesday in the journal Nature uses a well-established method and record of more than 10,000 tree rings to calculate summertime temperatures for each year since the year 1.

Grandson says for President Carter is ‘coming to the end’ in brief update about former president’s health

Grandson says for President Carter is ‘coming to the end’ in brief update about former president’s health

Jimmy Carter’s grandson said Tuesday that the former president is “coming to the end” in a brief update about the 39th president’s health.

Gov. Kelly signs bill that creates additional permanency option for foster children

Gov. Kelly signs bill that creates additional permanency option for foster children

The Support, Opportunity, Unity, and Legal (SOUL) Family permanency option allows teens 16 or older in foster care to obtain legal permanency and transition into adulthood through a custodian of their choice.

City of Wichita: Personal, financial data compromised in cyberattack

City of Wichita: Personal, financial data compromised in cyberattack

The city says certain files were copied from their computer network without permission between May 3 and 4, including names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license or state identification card numbers, and payment card information.

Evel Knievel Museum to move from Topeka to Las Vegas

Evel Knievel Museum to move from Topeka to Las Vegas

The Evel Knievel Museum, which has been located in Topeka since its founding in 2017, will be open until November 2.

Gov. Kelly signs ‘good Samaritan’ law meant to mitigate drug overdose deaths

Gov. Kelly signs ‘good Samaritan’ law meant to mitigate drug overdose deaths

The law provides immunity from prosecution for drug possession or use for those who call for help from law enforcement or emergency medical services when someone requires life-saving intervention.

Caney man facing attempted murder charge for shooting at vehicle

Caney man facing attempted murder charge for shooting at vehicle

Officers responded to a call regarding a shooting and a vehicle chasing another vehicle at US-166 and County Road 3500, west of Coffeyville, around 8 p.m. Saturday.

Kansas woman passed away while saving her son from drowning, mother says

Kansas woman passed away while saving her son from drowning, mother says

The Cowley County Sheriff's Office said Sarah (Kanelakos) Ouellet passed away Saturday after she and her son became stranded in Grouse Creek east of Arkansas City.

Double lung transplant recipient becomes Kansas police officer

Double lung transplant recipient becomes Kansas police officer

Peavler was born with Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic condition that damages the lungs and digestive system.

Bodies believed connected to homicide found in rural Belle Plaine

Bodies believed connected to homicide found in rural Belle Plaine

The remains were found in the area of 300 North River Road, in rural Belle Plaine, and are believed to be connected to an ongoing homicide investigation.

MISSING IN KANSAS: Addison Weir

MISSING IN KANSAS: Addison Weir

The teen was last seen in south-central Kansas.

Second suspect arrested in shooting death of Wichita man found in car

Second suspect arrested in shooting death of Wichita man found in car

The Wichita Police Department says on Friday, a 32-year-old man was arrested for first-degree murder.

Man shot by police after domestic violence call in west Wichita

Man shot by police after domestic violence call in west Wichita

The officer-involved shooting took place late Monday in west Wichita.

Explosion in Sharon cellar injures three

Explosion in Sharon cellar injures three

Kim Sibley and three others were burning wood and garbage in a cellar in his backyard in Sharon, when things took a terrifying turn.

MISSING IN KANSAS: Ava Spachek

MISSING IN KANSAS: Ava Spachek

The teen was last seen in south-central Kansas.

Kansas looking to artificial intelligence to keep kids safe in school

Kansas looking to artificial intelligence to keep kids safe in school

Kansas schools are looking to bring in artificial intelligence gun detecting technology in the next school year as a way to catch a gun on school property before anything can happen and keep kids safe in schools.

Ascension providing update on system restoration after ransomware attack

Ascension providing update on system restoration after ransomware attack

An Ascension spokesperson said that the company has made progress on restoring their systems that were affected by last week's attack, though it will take time to return to normal operations.

Seniors were ecstatic on Monday as they prepared to move into their new digs

Seniors were ecstatic on Monday as they prepared to move into their new digs

Central Community Church celebrated the completion of this 48-unit senior housing complex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Haysville teen dies in southwest Wichita motorcycle crash

Haysville teen dies in southwest Wichita motorcycle crash

A teenager has died after his motorcycle crashed into car early Sunday morning.

Wichita man facing attempted murder charge in shooting at Goddard Walmart

Wichita man facing attempted murder charge in shooting at Goddard Walmart

Law enforcement officers located an 18-year-old man in a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound in the parking lot Saturday afternoon.

New Kansas state law will make it easier for some drivers to get back on roads legally

New Kansas state law will make it easier for some drivers to get back on roads legally

Senate Bill 500 would allow for those who haven't paid a traffic fine to have their license restricted instead of suspended, among other changes. 

Wichita water customers can pay their bills at Walmart and Dillons

Wichita water customers can pay their bills at Walmart and Dillons

One of the biggest impacts so far for Wichita residents during the cyberattack is not being able to pay water bills online.

Barnsdall, Oklahoma schools will not be in session following last week's tornado

Barnsdall, Oklahoma schools will not be in session following last week's tornado

The district is meeting to work out the details, and plans to send a call out and post Monday evening with more information on end-of-the-year events.

Topeka celebrating 70th anniversary of landmark Brown v. Board of Education segregation decision

Topeka celebrating 70th anniversary of landmark Brown v. Board of Education segregation decision

The consolidated court case resulted in the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision May 17, 1954, that declared state-sanctioned segregation of public schools to be a violation of the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Super Bowl champion Chiefs will open regular season at home against Ravens in AFC title game rematch

Super Bowl champion Chiefs will open regular season at home against Ravens in AFC title game rematch

The Chiefs beat the Ravens 17-10 in the AFC championship game in January and went on to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime in the Super Bowl.

MISSING IN KANSAS: Adolfo 'Alex' Hernandez

MISSING IN KANSAS: Adolfo 'Alex' Hernandez

The teen was reported missing in south-central Kansas.