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JJ’s That’s Awesome: A Wichita Man Hits A Blood Donation Milestone

Today, the AWESOME is found right here in Wichita. James Parker, a long-time blood donor to the American Red Cross, just hit a major milestone by donating his 100th gallon of blood. His journey began nearly 50 years ago as a high school principal in Conway Springs, when he challenged his senior class to donate.
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Pet Project: Meet Baby Gworl, a cuddly companion

Baby Gworl is a 3-year-old, 25-pound mixed-breed dog. She walks well on a leash and loves lap time and chin scratches.
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Severe risk into the weekend then temps take a dip

Unsettled conditions continue as we head into the weekend. The greatest risk for strong to severe storms today will target Southwest Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle. We are off to a dry start to the day and not much moisture is expected through the afternoon. After we warm up into the 80s and low 90s, Southeast Color
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Central Plains to Get Slammed With Severe Storm This Weekend, Up to 5-Inches of...

A multi-hazard storm system is expected to bring 3 to 5 inches of rainfall concentrated near eastern Kansas, Oklahoma, and southwest Missouri on Saturday, potentially exceeding 5 inches in isolated areas. Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. KANSAS CITY, MO — A multi-hazard storm system...
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Severe weather returns on Saturday across Kansas

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - It is a comfortable, borderline cool morning across Kansas with wake-up temperatures in the 50s and lower 60s. Later today will be less windy, mainly sunny, and seasonably warm with highs in the upper 80s. A few storms are possible across southwest Kansas this evening, but most will stay dry.
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USD 259, Wichita teachers union deadlocked in contract negotiations

United Teachers of Wichita said some of the things negotiators are arguing for in this contract are higher teacher salaries and more planning time.
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Kansas leads nation with 28 rural hospitals at immediate risk of closing

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansas has more hospitals at risk of closing than any other state in the nation, according to a new study. The state has 100 open inpatient hospitals. Of those, the study finds 69 are at risk of closing and 28 are at immediate risk. The study...
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Man killed by Wichita police had battered officer before. What to know

A 36-year-old man fatally shot by Wichita police during a May standoff near Bradley Fair had been sentenced to probation just six weeks earlier for battering a law enforcement officer. Court records show Qiam Ahmadi had run-ins with police across multiple jurisdictions. FULL STORY: Man killed by Wichita police near Bra
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Free teen driver safety course offers life-saving skills this weekend

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - WICHITA, Kan. — A nonprofit organization is offering a free driver safety course this weekend designed to teach teenagers how to handle dangerous situations behind the wheel. The B.R.A.K.E.S. program, which stands for Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe, will hold training sessions at Heartland
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13 Wichita, Kansas Restaurants That Are Absolutely Worth The Trip

Some cities make you work a little for the best meals, and that is part of the fun. Wichita, Kansas has the kind of food scene that rewards curious diners, weekend travelers, and anyone willing to turn dinner into the reason for the drive. The appeal is not about chasing...

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