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Scattered storms; much cooler for most

Overnight - A few scattered storms are possible along an advancing cold front, but the risk of severe weather remains quite low. Temperatures will be cooling down rather significantly as the front slides south and east. Tuesday - Scattered showers and a few storms may be ongoing early Tuesday, but...
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92-year-old man hit by teen in southeast Wichita crash

According to the Wichita Police Department, officers saw the man lying in the road near Oliver Avenue and Mount Vernon Road.
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Hutchinson accepts leaders’ resignations, names interim city manager

City leaders said that operations and services are continuing as normal and that the city council is working to ensure continuity of leadership.
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Will the proposed pedestrian bridge over Rock Road cost $18 million?

The proposed pedestrian bridge over Rock Road is projected to cost around $5.5 million. This includes $3.5 million for the bridge and $2 million for the supporting walls. The reference of $18 million refers to the prospective budget of two phases of the Redbud Trail improvement. As Gary Janzen, Director of Public Works
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Repairs complete at Wichita’s delayed water treatment plant

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The city announced Monday that full repairs and subsequent testing at the new water treatment plant in northwest Wichita are complete. The half-billion-dollar plant at 21st Street North and Hoover Road has faced a number of delays. That included repairs to the clarifiers, the large,...
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Near record heat & gusty winds today

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - We’re kicking off the week with mild temperatures this morning, but get ready for more heat this afternoon. Under mostly sunny skies, temps will soar into the upper 90s and near 100 in spots. Strong winds from the south could gust up to 40 mph.
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New John Deere center in suburb takes step forward. Here’s what to know

PrairieLand Partners is moving forward with a new John Deere sales and service center in the Wichita suburb of Goddard. Once it is open, two other sites will close. FULL STORY: John Deere to build new center in Wichita suburb while planning closure of two other sites Here are key takeaways: The new facility carries a $
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McConnell AFB confirms acts for 2026 Frontiers in Flight Airshow

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — McConnell Air Force Base has confirmed acts for the 2026 Frontiers in Flight Airshow and Open House on Oct. 24-25. “The air show’s going to be a great time,” said Maj. Avery Larkin, air show director. “There’ll be so many people all concentrated together to appreciate all the wonderful things tha
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Part of Kellogg will close Wednesday night in Wichita

Bridge construction will close a portion of eastbound Kellogg on Wednesday evening into Thursday morning.
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Spontaneous combustion closes Kansas compost site

The city said the site will be shut down until further notice.

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