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Man charged in deadly west Wichita shooting, carjacking; bond set at $10 million

Xavion Dates, 25, was charged with premeditated first-degree murder or, in the alternative, first-degree murder in the commission of a felony. He is also facing six other charges.
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Friends University students report lingering technology problems after campus outage

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Students and families say technology problems at Friends University in Wichita are continuing nearly a month after an outage disrupted internet access and multiple computer systems. Friends University has told 12 News it has experienced intermittent technology issues this semester, but has not confirmed that an...
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Several Wichita chefs, restaurants among the nominees for statewide awards

Last month, I reported that the Kansas Restaurant and Hospitality Association was asking members of the hospitality industry to help choose the best of the best from the state’s dining scene so that it could put together a list of nominees for its annual restaurant awards. Those awards happen tonight at an event called Hospitality Night Out, which is attended by restaurant owners, employees and other industry professionals, and the evening always includes a “Stars of the Industry” awards ceremon
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Residents of Wichita homeless encampment closed by city search for next place to live

As Jessica Lane talked Tuesday morning, her 1-year-old pit bull D.B. nipped at her feet. “She’s a sweetheart, but I can’t ever leave her,” Lane said. Lane, 39, was sitting along a bike path just south of Garvey Park in south Wichita. She had been living at a homeless encampment nearby, just across the Arkansas River from Chapin Park, but the city said everyone there had to move out. Monday was the deadline. Tuesday morning, the encampment was fenced off. “Not all my stuff is out of there yet,” L
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Kansas Weather Alert: 70 MPH Storms, Frost Risk Oct. 13-17

Storms could bring ping-pong ball-sized hail and 70 mph winds before temperatures plunge.
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Boil water advisory issued for southwest Kansas town

A boil water advisory is in place for Meade, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment said Sunday.
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Driver clocked at 129 mph in 65 mph zone in Wichita

A Ford Mustang was clocked traveling over 60 mph over the posted speed limit on a Wichita interstate.
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Part of Kellogg to close this weekend in west Wichita

The closure will allow crews to pin the barrier wall and begin demolition work on the existing bridge over the M.S. Mitch Mitchell Floodway.
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Wichita City to consider funding option to boost Towne West redevelopment work

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The former home of Wichita’s west side mall is gradually transforming into a multi-tenant corporate campus known as the Wichita Business Park. The 650,000-square-foot property, formerly known as Towne West Square Mall, has developers working to breathe new life into the once-dilapidated site. This summer,...
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Derby Plaza Theaters removed from auction after all property taxes paid

DERBY, Kan. (KWCH) - Derby Plaza Theaters announced Monday that it will be staying open. The theater had not been paying property taxes for years which resulted in the space going up for auction. A Facebook post today identified that all outstanding property taxes have been paid off and the...

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