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Behind the scenes: Volunteers bring Cajun & Creole Fest to life at Riverfest

On the serving line for Cajun fest, volunteers packed the tent to serve iconic Louisiana cuisine: jambalaya, rice and beans, and bread pudding.
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Wichita to celebrate historic McAfee pool with free swim day Saturday

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — A celebration will be held for a historic pool in northeast Wichita. Built in 1969, McAfee pool was the first in Kansas designed specifically for African American children to practice lap swimming. It was placed on the national register of historic places last fall. The...
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Kansas cattle ranchers prepare for screwworm threat

EL DORADO, Kan. (KWCH) -A flesh-eating parasite was found in Texas Thursday, raising concerns for the livestock community. The screwworm usually goes after livestock, adding another issue to the already growing problems for U.S. cattle supplies. Josh Mueller with El Dorado Livestock Auction said he is not too worried a
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Thursday storms lead to power outages and damage in Mulvane

Thursday storms lead to power outages and damage in Mulvane. Sumner County Emergency Management said the damage was concentrated near 140th Avenue and Hydraulic, close to the casino there. The sound of chainsaw and bulldozers filled the area as people like James Anderson attempted to recover from the damage.
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6,000 bars of decontamination soap donated to Wichita firefighters

The specialty soap, made by Firemen's Friend in Wichita, is meant to wash off the harmful contaminants that firefighters pick up while on the job.
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As people demand answers, El Dorado city manager responds to data center concerns

As people demand answers, El Dorado city manager responds to data center concerns. El Dorado City Manager David Dillner is responding to questions surrounding possible data center development after emails obtained through Kansas Open Records Act requests revealed months of discussions about data center opportunities in
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Wichita workers included in Bell Textron layoffs

A Textron spokesperson said about 285 employees are included in the cuts across the three locations.
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Wichita police looking for 17-year-old runaway

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Julian Silvey, who has been reported as a runaway. Julian was last seen in the area of 3500 N. Inwood. He’s 6-foot-4, approximately 160 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.
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Storms snap tree limbs in Sumner County, causing roof damage

Scattered showers and thunderstorms swept across Kansas on Thursday, leaving a trail of damage in some spots.
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Downed power lines in road halt traffic on I-235, in W. Wichita

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Downed power lines across part of the highway prompted the closure of southbound Interstate 235, near Central. A Sedgwick County dispatch supervisor advised that the closure includes the southbound ramp to Central. The Kansas Highway Patrol is working to reroute traffic as Evergy responds to addr

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