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Large Solar Farm Proposed for 1,360 Acres in Sedgwick County—With a 10-Year Tax Break

Proposed 645-acre solar array in Sedgwick County seeks a 10-year tax break and may net $7.5M for the county and $12.2M for Clearwater
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Affidavit: Nurse warned of neglect days before Wichita baby died

New details were released Tuesday in the case of two Wichita parents who have been charged with murder in the death of their 4-month-old son.
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Kansas leaders travel to UK to promote Wichita at Farnborough International Air Show

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — Kansas leaders are overseas for the kickoff of the Farnborough International Air Show in the United Kingdom, working to put Wichita in the spotlight for aviation investment. CEOs from multiple aviation and defense companies gathered at the event as Sen. Jerry Moran discussed strengthening global.
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Helping Hand: Next Man Up teaches young men life skills; receives surprise donation

WICHITA, Kan. — A Wichita organization is teaching area youth how to become men, and it recently received a financial boost to help continue that work. Next Man Up, a youth program founded by Camille Davis, serves young men between the ages of 13 and 18. Davis said the program has taught participants how to do oil chan
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Hottest temps of the summer hit Wichita; EMS urges heat safety

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita is seeing its hottest temperatures of the summer so far this week, and Sedgwick County EMS is reminding people to take extra precautions if they plan to spend time outside. People around town had mixed reactions to the sweltering heat. “It’s really overwhelming. I’m not...
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Extreme heat impacts Wichita

Wichitans hit with scorching summer heat as temps climb to first 100-degree day of 2026. The high temperatures in Wichita pose risks beyond discomfort, affecting city infrastructure, especially roads. Road crews recently worked on repairing damaged sections of Zoo Boulevard caused by heat-related wear and tear, demonst
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How wildlife parks keep animals and visitors cool during intense heat

GODDARD, Kan. (KWCH) - At Tanganyika Wildlife Park, precautions are taken when the temperature gets hot to make sure animals and visitors stay safe and comfortable. “We monitor temperatures when it gets summertime here in Kansas, and keep an eye on what the heat index is doing and we plan accordingly,” said Jessica Pri
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Inside the Volunteer Effort to Fly the First Lear Jet Again

A Wichita nonprofit is restoring the first Lear Jet ever built to flying condition. Meet the volunteers bringing 23-003 back to life, decades after it first flew.
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Wichita museum says Kansas Railroad Hall of Fame will be engine of growth

The hall of fame is expected to draw visitors to the Great Plains Transportation Museum.
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‘Helpless’: People in Wichita’s NoMar neighborhood say they feel afraid amid uptick in ICE...

Sisters Norma and Maria Cabrales have owned and operated Gorditas Norma for 12 years. Those years have made for a steady routine that starts early each day, brings the women to their north Broadway restaurant by 3 a.m. and has them cooking and ready to serve early-morning workers by 5:30 a.m.

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