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Wichita nurses to strike after ‘serious incidents’ underscore security gaps

Nurses at two Wichita hospitals plan to go on a one-day strike July 6 to protest what it calls the administration’s refusal to address concerns they say they’ve raised about patient safety and workplace violence. Nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph and St. Francis hospitals are part of the National Nurses Organi
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US Marshals arrest Wichita murder suspect in Topeka

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - U.S. Marshals in Topeka arrested a man in connection with a murder case in Wichita, the agency confirmed. Members of the U.S. Marshals found and arrested Letron Wesley-Osayande for first-degree murder on a warrant that was issued on April 20. He is suspected of shooting and...
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Wichita fine-dining restaurant will close its doors at end of business on Sunday

Here’s some not-so-sweet news for fans of The Sweet Spot , the restaurant at 7703 E. Douglas. On Wednesday evening, the restaurant shared a video on its Facebook page and other social media channels indicating that the restaurant would close for good at the end of business on Sunday. The video showed head chef Preston
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Man accused of killing Kansas mothers files motion to dismiss charges

Tad Cullum's lawyers filed a motion accusing the Texas County, Oklahoma, district attorney of violating the court's gag order.
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BLET reaches tentative agreements with Watco, VRE

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen today announced it has reached a tentative agreement with Watco, the first such agreement since dispatchers at the short line company voted to unionize in February 2025. The BLET also announced it has reached a tentative agreement with Virginia R
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The city of Goddard extends their fireworks sale and discharge window

GODDARD, Kan. (KWCH) -The adjustment in Goddard’s firework sale and discharge is causing discourse online, while a retailer is benefitting from the extra time. “I understand people want to shoot off fireworks and show their patriotism, I just feel like 16 days is far too long,” said Jennifer Anderson, a Goddard residen
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Storm Track 3 Forecast: Flooding overnight, more severe storms late Thursday

A flood watch is in effect through Friday morning. Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman is tracking more rounds of heavy rain and severe storms in your updated Storm Track 3 forecast.
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Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame 2026 class revealed

The Kansas Aviation Museum announced the 2026 Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame class Wednesday, honoring Kansans who've shaped flight.
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‘I would do it all over again’: Veteran combat engineer would still be serving...

He was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri during his four years of service, but the biggest moments of his career happened in the Middle East during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
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National Weather Service discusses why Sedgwick tornado lacked warning

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — A tornado that struck northern Sedgwick County early Sunday morning lasted about two minutes, traveled less than a quarter-mile and caught many people by surprise, according to Vanessa Pearce, a meteorologist who works in the National Weather Service in Wichita. The tornado was rated EF-2,...

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