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East Douglas block that’s become a shopping, dining destination gets new tenant

Some recent real estate moves made by Reverie Roasters owner Andrew Gough have resulted in an opening for a business that seems tailor-made for the 2200 block of East Douglas, just across the street from East High School . Gough, who moved his coffee shop to a leased space at 2202 E. Douglas in 2018, also is the leasing historic Lahn building to Reverie’s east and uses part of it for an event space he calls Lyceum at Reverie . Until recently, he was using the other part of the building for Rever
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Kansas universities report fall enrollment numbers. See who’s up, who’s down

The Kansas Board of Regents released annual fall enrollment data last month, showing a mixed picture for the state’s public universities. “After three years of growth, our system is experiencing flat enrollment this fall, with uneven results across sectors and institutions,” Kansas Board of Regents Chair Alysia Johnston said in a Sept. 30 news release. “The Board remains focused on ensuring that education beyond high school remains affordable and accessible for Kansans and that students who enro
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Boeing 737 Max 10 secures FAA certification after years of delays

The aircraft was introduced in 2017 and is the newest and largest of the Boeing 737 Max airplanes, but its certification was delayed by technical and safety concerns.
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Casey’s General Store confirms plans for another Wichita-area location

Casey’s General Stores continues its Wichita-area expansion with the confirmation that plans are in the works for another new location. The store planned for 3066 N. Greenwich in Wichita joins previously announced locations in Maize, Kechi and Bel Aire, which will bring the total number of Casey’s in the greater Wichita area to 20. A new store in Kechi, being built north of K-254 off 63rd North and Woodlawn, is scheduled to be open by year’s end. A new Maize location, being built on the site of
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Kellogg set to temporarily close in both directions for bridge work

A main Wichita expressway will be closed for nearly 12 hours beginning Tuesday evening, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. KDOT said in a news release that eastbound and westbound Kellogg from Washington to Hillside, east of downtown Wichita, will be closed from 7 p.m. on Tuesday until 6 a.m. on Wednesday. The closure is for bridge work, KDOT said. The westbound Kellogg ramp to southbound I-135 is also scheduled to be closed from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Wednesday for bridge wor
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Kapaun girls golf makes Kansas history with record 7th straight state title

The Kapaun Mt. Carmel girls golf team didn’t just add another state championship to its dynasty Tuesday. The Crusaders made Kansas high school history. With their seventh consecutive Class 5A team championship, Kapaun established a new state record for the longest streak of girls golf team titles, surpassing the previous mark of six straight set by St. Thomas Aquinas from 2007-12. And there was little doubt about the outcome of this latest championship. Kapaun overwhelmed the field at Hesston Go
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Stray cat claims Wichita fire station as home

A stray cat has become a beloved fixture and source of comfort for the crew at WFD Station 5.
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PHOTOS: Carport catches fire southwest of Augusta, causes significant damage

When firefighters arrived, they found a carport and vehicle engulfed in flames, with fire spreading into the home.
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Wichita State University breaks ground on northeast Wichita tennis facility

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita State University broke ground on a new tennis facility on Tuesday. The facility, which will be located in northeast Wichita near 21st and Greenwich, will be named the Regine Feilmeier Tennis Complex, in honor of the Feilmeier family’s longstanding support of Shocker Tennis. Once...
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Storm Track 3 Forecast: Spotty raindrops overnight, more rain this weekend

Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman says spotty sprinkles and showers are possible through Wednesday morning. Temperatures will keep warming until the next storm system arrives this weekend.

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