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Kansas Tornado Caught On Tape-See The Unedited Video
Last Updated: 5:51 PM 05/09/08 - Amazing video shot by professional weather photographer Jim Reed.
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Pet E.R.-Sunday At 10
Last Updated: 2:15 PM 05/09/08 - A KAKE News Special Report.
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City Council Discuss Changing Property and Sales Taxes

Last Updated: 6:49 PM 05/09/08 - Wichita city leaders may have found a way to save home and business owners money. A plan is in the works that would shuffle city taxes around, giving property owners a break. (Full Story)
Boeing Calls For Separate Contracts

Last Updated: 6:52 PM 05/09/08 - The Boeing Company has proposed a separate contract for workers in Wichita. Negotiations started today. (Full Story)
Sebelius Signs Jodi's Law

Last Updated: 6:57 PM 05/09/08 - Governor Kathleen Sebelius has signed a bill to help law enforcement officers intervene earlier in cases of stalking. (Full Story)
El Dorado Police Give Away Cars For Seat Belt Usage

Last Updated: 5:55 PM 05/09/08 - The El Dorado Police Department has launched a program that gives cars away to high school students for using their seat belts. (Full Story)
Arrest Made In 20 Year-Old Homicide Case

Last Updated: 2:38 PM 05/09/08 - Customs and Border Patrol agents have arrested a man wanted by Kansas authorities in connection with a 20 year-old homicide case from Reno County. (Full Story)
Archbishop Wants Gov. Sebelius To Refrain From Communion

Last Updated: 1:42 PM 05/09/08 - The Roman Catholic archbishop for northeast Kansas says Gov. Kathleen Sebelius should refrain from taking Communion. (Full Story)
Wichita River Festival Begins

Last Updated: 12:40 PM 05/09/08 - Festival runs for nine days. (Full Story)
Spring Crime Tips

Last Updated: 8:58 PM 05/09/08 - A KAKE Special Report, Thursday at 10. (Full Story)
Officers Open Fire on Suspects

Last Updated: 2:26 PM 05/09/08 - Officers find themselves in a close call last night, after they were forced to open fire on some runaway suspects. (Full Story)
Good Question - How Did Riverfest Originate?

Last Updated: 6:54 PM 05/08/08 - The Wichita River Festival starts tomorrow and viewer Scott Tolle wants to know, "How did the River Festival originate?" Good question. (Full Story)
Big Changes For Former Wild West World

Last Updated: 6:50 PM 05/08/08 - Jerry Murphy, president of Murphy Brothers Exposition, spoke about possible plans for the eventual reopening of the former Wild West World theme park. (Full Story)
Strange Case of Kidnapping

Last Updated: 5:59 PM 05/08/08 - Wichita police are investigating a bizarre case of alleged kidnapping. (Full Story)
Kingman Police Chief Appears In Court

Last Updated: 5:51 PM 05/08/08 - Kingman Police Chief John Braden appeared in court this morning to hear criminal charges against him.
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AT&T Call Center Cutting Jobs

Last Updated: 6:27 PM 05/08/08 - An AT&T Inc. call center will be leaving Wichita by the end of summer, leaving as many as 78 full-time employees to ponder whether to move with the company or find new jobs. (Full Story)
Allegiant Air To Discontinue Service To Orlando

Last Updated: 10:49 PM 05/08/08 - Allegiant Air announced Thursday it will end its scheduled service between Wichita and Orlando. (Full Story)
Man and Woman Trapped by Flood Waters

Last Updated: 1:12 PM 05/08/08 - A man and woman were trapped for five hours on the roof of a car by flood waters before rescuers could get them out by boat. (Full Story)
No Coverage Allowed At First Daughter's Wedding

Last Updated: 12:14 PM 05/08/08 - President Bush's daughter, Jenna, is set to marry Henry Hager on Saturday at the Bush family's Texas ranch. (Full Story)
Pratt Animal Shelter Expands Thanks To Donations

Last Updated: 10:54 AM 05/08/08 - The Pratt animal shelter, which took in hundreds of animals after the Greensburg tornado, is expanding. (Full Story)
Copper Theft In Garden City

Last Updated: 10:52 AM 05/08/08 - Garden City Police have investigated a series of burglaries at Martin Mobile Home Inc. on Wednesday. (Full Story)
Despite Soaring Gas Price, SUV's Still Selling

Last Updated: 3:26 AM 05/08/08 - The soaring price of gasoline is not deterring customers from buying SUV's in Kansas. (Full Story)
Wichita Company Starts Community Websites
Last Updated: 9:47 PM 05/07/08 - A Wichita-based company has started up two community websites in hopes of (Full Story)
2008 3i Show

Last Updated: 8:35 PM 05/07/08 - Exhibitors at the 3i show in Great Bend are hoping that higher farm
prices will lead to better implement sales. (Full Story)
Family Tragedy

Last Updated: 8:15 PM 05/07/08 - A local family is trying to use the death of a loved one to save others. (Full Story)
Swamped Streets

Last Updated: 7:27 PM 05/07/08 - As heavy downpours flooded Wichita streets, morning drivers found themselves stalled in some areas of town during their morning commute. (Full Story)
Hutch Clinic Burglary Suspect Found in Ventilation System

Last Updated: 6:43 PM 05/07/08 - Police surrounded the Hutchinson Clinic for about eight hours Wednesday in search of a burglary suspect who broke into the pharmacy. (Full Story)
Wingnuts Postpone Season Opener

Last Updated: 6:40 PM 05/07/08 - The Wichita Wingnuts have postponed their season opening game tonight, due to wet conditions.

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What's Going Around
Last Updated: 5:21 PM 05/07/08 - Here's what doctors at Wichita Clinic locations are seeing. (Full Story)
Criminal Charges Filed Against Kingman Police Chief

Last Updated: 5:19 PM 05/07/08 - The Kingman County Attorney's Office has announced the filing of a criminal complaint against the City of Kingman Police Chief, John S. Braden. (Full Story)
Former Banker Pleads Guilty To Embezzlement

Last Updated: 4:31 PM 05/07/08 - Prosecutors said Martha Thompson embezzled $239,098 to cover gambling debts. (Full Story)
Boyfriend In Toilet Sitting Case Pleads Not Guilty

Last Updated: 4:59 AM 05/08/08 - A Western Kansas man whose girlfriend reportedly stayed in the bathroom for nearly two years pleaded not guilty to neglect charges this afternoon.
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Parts Of KAKEland Hit With Soaking Rains

Last Updated: 5:58 PM 05/07/08 - Spring storms dumped heavy rain on parts of KAKEland late Tuesday and early Wednesday.
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Legislature Sends Governor Tough Crime Bill

Last Updated: 1:30 PM 05/07/08 - A bill to require require prison time for a fourth theft conviction or extreme sexual violence has been sent to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. (Full Story)
Kansas State Fair Adds Christian Artist To Lineup

Last Updated: 12:18 PM 05/07/08 - The 2008 Kansas State Fair added Jeremy Camp Wednesday to the lineup of musicians playing at the Sprint Grandstand in September. (Full Story)
House to Vote on Coal Plant Bill Today

Last Updated: 6:04 AM 05/07/08 - A vote allowing two coal-fired power plants near Holcomb is expected to head to vote in the Kansas House this morning. (Full Story)
McFarren Could Soon Give Court Plea

Last Updated: 5:36 AM 05/07/08 - A western Kansas man whose girlfriend sat on a toilet so long that her skin stuck to the seat, may give his plea in court today. (Full Story)
Money Matters
Last Updated: 7:22 AM 05/07/08 - Today on Money Matters, teaching your kids the value of a dollar can start as soon as they ask. (Full Story)
Recent Accidents Keep Hospital ER Busy

Last Updated: 11:41 PM 05/06/08 - It's been a traumatic week for one local hospital - with a lot of motorcycle accidents in recent days - keeping doctors busy. (Full Story)
Cost Cutters

Last Updated: 1:00 PM 05/07/08 - This week's cost-cutting suggestions from viewers: (Full Story)
County Leaders Discuss New Trash Plan

Last Updated: 7:56 PM 05/06/08 - Sedgwick County leaders spent Tuesday discussing possible changes in how solid waste is collected in the county. (Full Story)
Damage Totals From Garden City Storm

Last Updated: 7:38 PM 05/06/08 - Insurance adjusters spent the day in Garden City totaling the damage from Monday's storm. (Full Story)
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