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Fire Damages South Wichita Home
One woman was treated at the scene for minor smoke inhalation.
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Maine Divers To Continue Search For Kansas Man
Last Updated: 8:06 AM 05/22/12 - Nathan Bihlmaier is a native of Osborne, Kan. and a graduate of the University of Kansas.
State Extends Vehicle Tag Renewal Grace Period
The delays began when treasurer offices in all 105 counties were closed for a week earlier this month while the system was installed.
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Scams, Recalls and Ripoffs - Playsets
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling Adventure Playsets, Pacific Cycle Dartmouth Swing Sets and the Slalom Glider playground slide.
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WSU Ulrich Director Headed To Wichita Art Museum
The museum announced Tuesday that Wichita State University's Patricia McDonnell will replace Charles Steiner as director.
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Wichita School Wins Grand Prize For Keeping Students Fit
The grand prize winner in the Fuel Up to Play 60 Physical Activity Challenge was Gardiner Elementary School.
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Salina Approves Amending Discrimination Ordinance
The controversy might not be over. Opponents of the ordinance could collect petitions to put the proposal to a public vote.
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Former Barber County Official Asks For No Prison Time
Former public works director Steve Collier pleaded guilty to two counts of theft from Barber County.
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Board Of Regents Elect New Chairman
A former majority leader of the Kansas Senate will lead the nine-member board.
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Man Who Shot And Killed KHP Trooper Considered For Parole
The man responsible for gunning down a Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper and leaving him to die is being considered for parole.
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Wedding Photos Capture Iconic Kansas Tornado
Newlyweds Caleb and Candra Pence have pictures and video from their special day that are unforgettable.
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Andover Central Student Undergoes Heart Transplant
Jacob Harris received a heart transplant just one day after graduating from high school.
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Students Help Farmers Clean Up Tornado Debris
On Monday, students loaded onto a bus and headed out to help clean up farmsteads damaged by Saturday's EF-3 tornado that tore a path through parts of Harper County.
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Motorcycle Rider Critically Hurt In North Wichita Accident
Officials say the 28-year-old man was riding a motorcycle when he collided with another vehicle at 21st Street and Market Street.
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Police Search For Driver In Deadly Hit-And-Run Accident
Wichita Police are searching for the driver of a car involved in a deadly hit and run accident.
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Child Dies After Being Pulled From Water
The child was found in a pool at the East Hampton Estates last Thursday.
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Kansas Town Clerk Pleads Guilty To Embezzling City Funds
Former Thayer city clerk Laura Whittley admitted to officials she embezzled $120,000 from the city.
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Farmers Test-Cutting Wheat In Southern Kansas
Early test-cuttings show the wheat is still not dry enough to harvest but experts say it should be ready later this week.
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Kansas Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
The Department of Defense said Sgt. Michael J. Knapp, 28, of Overland Park, was shot and killed when enemy forces attacked his unit.
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"The Rise Of Pinterest"--Tuesday At 10
A special report Tuesday at 10.
Brownback Orders Flags Lowered In Honor Of Rep. Bethell
The state representative died in a car crash Sunday night.
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WPD: Man Killed Over Stolen Property Dispute
Family members have identified the victim as 49-year-old Robert Gammon. The family said this could be connected to an earlier disagreement.
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Discarded Charcoal Ashes Spark NW Wichita House Fire
The fire broke out in the 1900 block of N. Holland, near 21st and Ridge Rd., around 5 a.m. Monday.
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Fort Riley Soldier's Death Ruled Accidental
Riley County police say a Fort Riley soldier's death at his Manhattan home apparently was caused by an accidental drug overdose.
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Wichita Doctor Settles Medicare Fraud Claims
Roger Evans, M.D. and EECP Heart Center of Kansas, Inc., have agreed to pay $1.5 million over false medicare claims.
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'Click It Or Ticket' Campaign Begins Today
The statewide enforcement runs from May 21 to June 3.
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New Budget Cancels Court Furloughs
Four remaining court closures have been canceled after lawmakers approved enough funding to keep doors open.
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A Year After Tornado, Reading Sees Recovery
An EF-3 tornado hit the Lyon County community last May 21.
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Kansas Lawmakers Approve Bill On Higher Education
Kansas legislators want to provide more help for college students who struggle academically, but without having the state pay for remedial courses at its universities.
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Tips To Safeguard Your Home
Every 14.5 seconds a house in the United States will be burglarized but there are a few tips to help you safeguard your home.
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Kansas Lawmakers Send $14.3 Billion Budget To Governor
The proposed budget was drafted by House and Senate negotiators and is a little more generous than the one proposed by the conservative Republican governor.
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Severe Storms Cause Damage In South Central Kansas
The National Weather Service has determined an EF3 tornado touched down in Harper County, ripping the roof off one home and heavily damaging a farmstead.
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Thousands In Copper Stolen From Westar Warehouse
The theft was reported just before 9:00 a.m. Saturday.
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Kansas Lawmakers Expected To Vote On Budget
Both chambers expected to take up-or-down votes today on a proposed $14.3 billion budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
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Elderly Man Critically Injured In Motorcycle Accident
It happened around 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of 85th Street North and 47th Street East. No one else was involved in the accident.
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NW Wichita Neighborhood Locked Down, Man Dies Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot
A man has died of a self-inflicted gunshot would after a domestic disturbance, which led to a northwest Wichita neighborhood being locked down.
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Kansas Treasurers Say Computer System Worth The Wait
County treasurers across Kansas say long lines caused by a new computer system will be gone once the kinks are worked out of the $40 million upgrade.
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Student Housing Forces Mobile Home Park To Empty
Gaslight Mobile Home Village in Lawrence once had about 150 trailers, but residents were told in November the park's owners were selling the property.
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KHP Cruiser Hit While Attempting Traffic Stop, Trooper Injured
It happened around 11:30 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Pine and Washington in Liberal.
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Humanitarian Organization Helping Oaklawn Tornado Victims
Their goal is to bring relief to the families whose homes were destroyed or damaged in the April 14 tornadoes.
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Defense Lawyer Wants Off Hutchinson Murder Case
Attorney Donald Snapp, who was appointed to represent Bill Joe Craig Jr. in the upcoming Jennifer Heckel murder trial, says numerous conflicts of interest have arisen.
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Brownback May Seek To Intervene In Remap Lawsuit
The conservative Republican governor told reporters Saturday that he is still deciding whether he'll file a request for permission to intervene in U.S. District Court. Interested parties have until Monday to file such requests.
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Manhattan Man Sentenced For Rape, Manslaughter
Justin Taylor was sentenced Friday in Riley County District Court.
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Stabbing Near Downtown Sends Man To Hospital
It happened just before 11:00PM at Pine and Broadway.
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11-Year-Old Arrested In Northeast Wichita Cutting
Wichita Police Sgt. Scott Brunow says a 34-year-old man who works for the Urban League broke up a fight between at least two boys at Murdock Park in the 1900 block of N. Minnesota.
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Grain Company Races To Open Western KS Elevator
The Hays Daily News reports the elevator near the Ness County ghost-town site of Riverside will hold 400,000 bushels in its twin towers.
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Bill To Increase Senior Age For Hunting, Fishing License Goes To Governor
The bill approved Thursday by the Kansas House and Senate would increase the age to qualify for free hunting and fishing licenses from 65 to 75.
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Kansas Senate Blocks Debate On Cutting Income Taxes
The Senate voted 21-18 Friday against removing a procedural hurdle to debating the measure.
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Award-Winning Ribbers Compete At Wichita Ribfest
Professional ribbers from around the country are competing in the first Wichita Ribfest near Intrust Bank Arena.
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Lucas Auctioning First Flush Of Giant Toilet
The center of attention at the June 2 party will be a blinged-out giant toilet.
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