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WWII plane that led D-Day invasion lands in Wichita for special exhibit

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A powerful piece of history touched down in the “Air Capital of the World” this weekend. Visitors at the Kansas Aviation Museum got a close-up look at a restored C-47 aircraft that led the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. The World War II-era plane drew large crowds of families, kids and...
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Authorities investigate crash that left one dead, two injured in El Dorado

One person is dead, and two others are hospitalized after a crash involving a pole in El Dorado on Saturday.
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Wichita, KS Summer Storms: Heavy Rain and Lightning Threat Southeast of Turnpike Through 7...

Wichita, Kansas – Drivers and residents southeast of the Kansas Turnpike should prepare for isolated thunderstorms bringing heavy rain and occasional lightning until at least 7 p.m. Saturday. According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, scattered showers and storms have developed along and east of the...
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Man struck, killed in hit-and-run in west Wichita, police said

A 41-year-old man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash Saturday in west Wichita, police said. The man’s identity was not given as police are still notifying family. Police were called at 12:46 a.m. to a crash at Kellogg and Tyler. Officers found the 41-year-old man lying on the eastbound on-ramp to Kellogg...
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Active weather pattern continues into next week

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Adrian Campa says a strong cold front moved across Kansas last night and with combined cloud cover is allowing for a much cooler weekend by July standards. A weak upper-level disturbance will bring another chance of showers and storms to south-central Kansas during the evening...
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Seeking answers after Union Pacific 29th & Grove contamination meeting

Union Pacific Railroad officials met with current and past residents of the 29th and Grove contamination area to give updates on testing and remediation efforts during a community open house Saturday afternoon.
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American History Needs a Little Copy Editing

We'll look at some questionable language decisions the American Founding Fathers made when writing some of the country's most important documents. You're Saying It Wrong was recorded and produced at KMUW studios and is part of the NPR Podcast Network. Thanks to our language experts, Kathy Petras and Ross Petras. You...
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Donors sought for Newton employee facing leukemia

NEWTON, Kan. (KSNW) — The City of Newton is rallying support for longtime city engineer Mike Headings, who was recently diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of leukemia. Headings has worked for the city for more than 26 years. His best chance for recovery is a stem cell...
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Benton man arrested for bank robbery in El Dorado

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - El Dorado Police arrested a 65-year-old Benton man Friday in connection with a bank robbery that occurred the day before. Investigators say Darrel Gray robbed the Community National Bank and Trust in El Dorado on Thursday. By the time officers arrived, Gray had already fled the scene.
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Track Lighting Malfunction Postpones ASCS at Lakeside to September 5

Due to track lighting malfunctions at Lakeside Speedway, American Sprint Car Series and track officials have agreed to postpone the remainder of Friday’s program to Friday, Sept. 5. The on-track action will resume with the remainder of the July 11 program, which includes the Honest Abe Roofing Dash and...

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