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Kansas Highway Patrol urges drivers to stay home during weekend winter storm

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas Highway Patrol is urging drivers to stay off the roads this weekend, warning that a winter storm could create dangerous conditions and leave stranded motorists waiting longer for help. The patrol stressed that people should make plans to stay close to home during the...
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Kansas racing industry gets behind bill to fend off nuisance lawsuits tied to noise...

TOPEKA — Motorsports businessman John Allen believes viability of Kansas racetracks would be improved with a state law granting limited civil immunity from noise or nuisance lawsuits filed by neighboring property owners who came along after establishment of a racing facility. Allen, who serves as general manager of...
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Weather Related Business Closings (1/23-1/25)

Due to the inclement weather expected to take place this weekend, some businesses, and restaurants have decided to close, schools have canceled, and events have been postponed for this weekend. To submit a closing, you can use the form below. EVENTS POSTPONED. 79th Annual Chicken Noodle Dinner: Rescheduled to...
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Sentencing day for driver in crash that killed 82-year-old Kan. woman

SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Colorado man will be in court to learn his fate Thursday for a crash that killed an 82-year-old Kansas woman. Austin Hedges, 26, is scheduled for sentencing in Judge Seth Rundle's courtroom, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. In November Hedges pleaded guilty to charges...
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Shop Local: Tillie’s Flower Shop

Whether you’re looking to purchase flowers for that special someone in your life for an occasion like Valentine’s Day or you want that perfect apology that brightens the room with color, Tillie’s Flower Shop is the way to go. 3701 E Harry St, Wichita, KS 67218. 316-687-0630.
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Career Building Takes Flight in Wichita

What if hiring, onboarding and manufacturing training could happen under one roof to provide a holistic workforce-development pipeline? This was the guiding vision behind aircraft manufacturer Textron Aviation Inc.’s Career & Learning Center, a $40-million project that included the construction of a 100,000-sq-ft...
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Wichita Region, KS: 4–8 Inches of Snow Likely With Dangerous Wind Chills

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wichita, Kansas – A strong winter storm is expected to bring accumulating snow and dangerous cold across south-central Kansas beginning Friday and continuing into the weekend. According to the National...
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Opening statements and day one in federal trial on Cedric Lofton’s death

Wednesday, testimony started in the federal, civil trial surrounding 17-year-old Cedric Lofton's in-custody death.
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Kansas Winter Weather Alert Today: Snowstorm Risk Rises for Wichita by Saturday Night

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Kansas – Bright skies this morning won’t last. A fast-building winter system is lining up to turn rain-slick pavement into snow-covered streets across central and southern Kansas, with travel impacts...
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Amazon opens new facility in Wichita suburb

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A new Amazon facility is up and running in the Wichita area. Last week, the company opened a last-mile facility in Bel Aire that has about 150 employees, plus more than 130 drivers for the delivery service partners. The location is about the size of...

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