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Gilley’s to serve alcohol nearly 24 hours a day during FIFA World Cup

This announcement follows the Park City City Council's approval of expanded alcohol sales temporarily during the tournament under a new state law.
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Wichita firefighters union raises concerns about reserve fire engine shortage

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita firefighters union says the area around Wesley Hospital and College Hill went without an operational fire engine for nearly five hours on May 28, though the city disputes that timeline, saying it was only two hours. The incident occurred at Fire Station Five. The...
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Derby officials address concerns about speed of new playground slide

DERBY, Kan. (KWCH) - A new slide at a Derby playground has become the subject of concern among residents who say it is too fast. One child described the slide as “really fast, and it’s hurt me and probably other people.”. The slide is part of what’s called...
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Andover addiction treatment center to open next month

ANDOVER, Kan. (KWCH) - The city of Andover unveiled its new addiction treatment center today. LifeSpring Recovery of Andover will be serving those suffering from substance use disorder in the greater Wichita region. The new facility has 80 treatment beds, medically managed detox and inpatient treatment. A director says
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Hit & miss storms today & Thursday

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Once again we are waking up to showers and storms across the state. However, the activity is not as heavy or as widespread as it was on Tuesday morning. Most areas will be dry out into the afternoon, and peaks of sunshine will take temperatures into the lower 80s.
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UPDATE: Wanted man shot by police while reaching for gun in Park City shoot-out

A man wanted in connection with domestic-violence-related crimes was shot Wednesday morning in a shoot-out involving several law enforcement entities behind a Park City RV dealership. Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter said during a media briefing Wednesday morning that the man was taken into custody and hospitalized
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2-year-old girl back in Kansas recovering after suffering rattlesnake bite in Colorado

A 2-year-old Kansas girl is back home, recovering after she was bitten by a rattlesnake while at a family gathering in Colorado.
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Furniture dealership to expand its Wichita presence with a downtown store

Circadia , a contract furniture dealership with a focus on commercial customers, is expanding in Wichita with a brick-and-mortar store and showroom in the Icehouse downtown . “We just wanted to have a bigger presence here,” said Sherri Smith, market manager. The Lenexa company already has been doing business with Wichi
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Officer-involved shooting in Park City; armed suspect, domestic violence case

Sedgwick County officer-involved shooting in Park City. Domestic violence suspect taken to Wichita hospital after police pursuit. Investigation underway.
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Hutchinson man arrested for attempted murder; woman in critical condition

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Hutchinson man was arrested for attempted murder and a woman remains in critical condition at a Wichita hospital after a violent incident early Tuesday. The incident happened at around 2 a.m. Tuesday in the 1400 block of North Prairie Street. By the time officers from...

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