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MISSING IN KANSAS: Neo Sommers

The teen was last seen in south-central Kansas.

Multi-million dollar hotel project potentially coming to Hutchinson in 2024

Newton cabinet maker to shutdown costing hundreds of employees their jobs

Wichita and Sedgwick County are applying for FEMA grant to help Calfskin flooding issues

Wichita and Sedgwick County are looking at a plan to alleviate flood issues in West Wichita by applying for a federal grant.

Working to save students planning to take their own lives

The number of Kansas youth planning to take their own life is on the rise. In Cowley County as many as one in four kids says they've come up with a plan.

Senior Services to shut down Roving Pantry Program

The Roving Pantry Program will be closing after over 40 years of serving homebound seniors in Wichita unless they can raise $50,000 to continue services in 2023.

Homicide investigation underway in Allen and Neosho Counties

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, and the Neosho County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead Saturday evening in Chanute

K-State fans in Wichita watch, celebrate Big 12 championship

Kansas State won its first Big 12 championship since 2012 against TCU Saturday.

South Hutchinson Tyson's food plant fire under control

A fire at a Tyson's food plant in Hutchinson is under control as firefighters continue to investigate.

City of Wichita looking at $5.5 million facility to build homeless shelter, housing and social services hub

The city of Wichita is looking at a plan that would build a multimillion-dollar shelter, housing, and social services facility for the Homeless.

Wichita, Colwich fire departments prepare for grass fire calls

Sedgwick County Zoo announces passing of red river hog

The Sedgwick County Zoo took to its social media pages today to announce the passing of their red river hog named 'Charlotte.'

Topgolf, Scheels bringing hundreds of jobs to Wichita

Topgolf has already hired close to 300 employees already, set to celebrate its grand opening Friday.

Fire crews respond to large Marion County grass fire

A massive grass fire is burning north of Burns, Kansas, and east of Highway 77.

Portions of Wichita's North Junction to be closed this weekend

The Kansas Department of Transportation has said that Wichita's North Junction will be affected by closures on Dec. 2 and 3.

Valley Center’s 3D-printed home community delayed

The city of Valley Center said supply chain issues are delaying the arrival of the 3D printer needed for the project.

Kansas farmers, businesses watching Congress's efforts to prevent rail strike

Kansas farmers and businesses are keeping a close eye on Congress's efforts to prevent a rail strike.

Kansas Food Bank in need of volunteers, donations as demand for aid grows

The Kansas Food Bank is seeing more people needing aid this winter. The non-profit is seeking donations and volunteers to help meet the need.

One injured in south Wichita house fire

Fire crews say that one person was injured in a south Wichita house fire.

Sister raising money to get Christmas gifts for daughter of man killed in workplace accident

A man has died Wednesday after over 1000 pounds of wood fell on him at work trapping him underneath.

Natural gas demand leading to higher heating costs, bills this winter

Gas and heating bills in Kansas are expected to be 15% to 20% higher this winter than last.

Experts explain why and how you can save.

‘We’re down to the wire’: Salvation Army to serve thousands more children this year with Angel Tree program

The Salvation Army's Angel Tree program is giving gifts to over 1,500 more children in need this year than last.

Lifelong MDA ambassador Lance Lesslie dies at 52

Lance Lesslie died Friday at the age of 52.

'I wouldn't have woke up': Wichita man says dog saved his life during devastating house fire Sunday

'I feel like I haven't even processed this yet. Yeah, I don't know. I mean, it's hard to put into words,' said Tyler Revel. For the first time in the daylight, Revel saw his entire life in a pile of ash after a devastating fire.

'I’m thrilled to be here': Wichita police chief focusing on improving community relations

There is a new chief in town. Joseph Sullivan has officially reported for duty and we sat down with him one-on-one to discuss what plans he has for the department.

3 dead in suspected fentanyl overdoses at homeless encampment, Wichita police say

The overdoses happened at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Sunday near the 2900 block of South Washington.

Wichita police identify man killed in Kellogg crash

The accident happened at around 8:15 p.m. on westbound Kellogg just west of Interstate 135. They arrived to find Chandler Christiansen, of Wichita, unconscious and unresponsive.

Firefighters quickly extinguish fire in southwest Wichita

According to WFD Captain Stephen Runyan, crews responded just after 6:30 p.m. to the fire. When they arrived, heavy fire was showing on the back side of the home.