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Construction begins on new police station in west Wichita

The station will be located on the northeast corner of Wichita Northwest High School.
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South-Central Kansas Weather Update: Light Snow And Falling Temps Impact K-96 And U.S. 400...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wichita, Kansas – Colder air is moving back into central and south-central Kansas today as a cold front sweeps through the region, bringing gusty winds and a return to below-average temperatures through...
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Most homeowners will see property values increase this year

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Most homeowners will see their property values increase again this year. Eighty-eight percent of residential properties will see an increase in value compared to last year. Twelve percent will see a decline. The median increase in value is 10.8 percent. The median decrease is around negative...
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“Remembering Richard” Fundraiser in honor of Richard Barrett takes place Feb. 21

The owner of the Little Dairy Queen at 849 S. Poplar, Richard Barrett, passed away in an announcement from the store he owned and operated for many decades. Barrett who worked for Dairy Queen for 45 years was a Wichita legend who served thousands in the community and was hailed as one of the best bosses by many who...
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Wichita restaurant, one of the last of its kind, to reopen 4 months after...

It was one of the last self-serve frozen yogurt spots to open as the dessert trend was winding down in Wichita back in 2014 — and for years, it had been one of the last places to get the sweet treat. But in early October, Yo-B at 303 N. Mead in Old Town Square suddenly closed after a fire broke out behind the store,...
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National Modular MFG LLC Signs Lease with Salt City Investments in Kansas Enterprise Industrial...

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — February 17, 2026 — National Modular MFG LLC, with operations in Haven, Kansas, and Providence, North Carolina, has signed a long-term lease to double the size of its Kansas operations. The expansion includes a 57,600-square-foot facility located in the Kansas Enterprise Industrial Park (KEIP) in...
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Night to Shine in Andover was ‘heartwarming’ to teens, those behind the scenes

ANDOVER, Kan. (KSNW) — An Andover church gave teens with special needs a night they’ll never forget on Friday. Hours before hundreds of attendees took the floor at the first Night to Shine event at Hope Community Church, many were sitting in salon chairs getting dolled up for the evening.
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Storm Track 3 Forecast: Fire danger remains critical Wednesday

Large, damaging wildfires hit portions of southwest Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle yesterday, and we are not done with the threat. While conditions will not be as extreme as Tuesday, we will still see favorable conditions for fire spread today with breezy to gusty winds especially to the southwest. Relative...
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These four Kansas cities received emission reduction grants

TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) - Four Kansas cities received grants on Wednesday as part of the Emission Reduction and Mitigation Plan (E-RAMP). The grants, a Climate Pollution and Reduction Grant, consist of planning and implementation phases. Kansas has already participated in the planning phase, which allowed groups in the...
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Wildfire smoke brings hazardous air quality to Kansas

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wildfires are impacting not just the landscapes burning, but also the air Kansans are breathing. Hazy skies and ash are bringing air quality levels down significantly in some areas of the state. While people may no longer notice a hazy sky or even smell the smoke, air quality following...

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