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Silver Alert issued for man with Alzheimer’s reported missing in Wichita

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Police Department issued a Silver Alert, asking for the public’s help in the search for a 76-year-old man reported missing. Police advised that Robert J. Sutter has Alzheimer’s disease. Sutter was last seen at about 9 a.m. Thursday in the 15000 block of East 21st Street North, east of
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FactFinder: Following crash, WPD officer no longer on force, DA expects to make charging...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Police Department has confirmed that an officer involved a crash back in April while responding to a call is no longer working for the department. While WPD could not disclose specific employee discipline, the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office told FactFinder they received th
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Wichita man finds Eagle medallion for the second time in 3 years

Ryan Philbrick won The Eagle Medallion Hunt on Thursday for the second time in three years, putting to rest a treasure hunt that stretched into the final day’s clue. Philbrick — surrounded by dozens or other hunters — found the medallion Wednesday evening at Cessna Park East, a Wichita park near Mount Vernon and Woodla
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Even before this Wichita business opens, ‘Everybody’s like, oh, that’s super cool.’

About 15 years ago, James and Sarah Milne were building a house and trying to make lots of decisions about the layout and what should go where. James Milne said his wife “could actually see . . . the vision, and I just could not.” In the end, he said there were about a dozen things he would have done differently. Now,
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1 in serious condition after crash involving semi on W. Kellogg

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - One person is in serious condition following a crash on west Kellogg. The crash happened at around 3:45 p.m. on US-54 and N. 263rd St. West. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while first responders work the scene.
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Bell Textron announces layoffs, furloughs affecting employees in Fort Worth and other facilities

FORT WORTH, Texas — Bell Textron has announced layoffs and furloughs affecting employees at facilities in Fort Worth, Amarillo and Wichita, according to a company statement. The aerospace and defense manufacturer said approximately 285 employees have been impacted by a reduction in force across the three locations. Bel
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Kan. AG weighs in on clemency request in ‘Wichita massacre’ case

Two brothers on death row for a quadruple killing known as the “Wichita massacre” are seeking executive clemency from Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly. On his personal social media page, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach responded to the news. Prosecutors said the brothers broke into a Wichita home in...
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Comedy legend, ‘Simpsons’ voice Hank Azaria brings Springsteen cover band to Riverfest

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - When Hank Azaria turned 60 a couple years ago, he decided he needed to recapture his youth. Azaria grew up impersonating his musical heroes, none more revered than Bruce Springsteen. So with money to spare from his 35-plus years as a voice on “The Simpsons,” Azaria...
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Bell lays off 285 employees in Texas and Kansas

Fort Worth-based Bell Textron Inc. announced the layoff of hundreds of employees — about 3% of the company’s workforce — at three of its facilities in Texas and Kansas. The defense contractor — which is ramping up production of the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne II aircraft — said a total of 285 employees are impacted by t
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Behind the food at Riverfest: Vendors talk challenges and long prep

Even several years of serving customers at Riverfest may not lead to a seamless experience.

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