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Crime Stoppers: Man caught on camera robbing vape shop
Crime Stoppers: Man caught on camera robbing vape shop

Maira Rangle is a little more cautious these days when she's working at 360 Vape Shop and Tobacco at Central and Maize Road. 

Pro-Palestine protests continue at Kansas universities

Pro-Palestine protests continue at Kansas universities

Pro-Palestine protests have been happening on college campuses across the nation for days and the University of Kansas is no exception.

Small businesses use artificial intelligence more than you would think

Small businesses use artificial intelligence more than you would think

According to a new study, 52% of small business owners say AI enables them to increase or retain their employees.

14-year-old's blessing box to address food insecurity, vandalized

14-year-old's blessing box to address food insecurity, vandalized

You have probably seen the red “Blessing boxes” around town.  

Wichita man gets 3 years in prison after shooting at police during standoff

Wichita man gets 3 years in prison after shooting at police during standoff

Police say on August 7, 2022, officers responded to a domestic violence disturbance call in the 4800 block of N. Seneca. A 911 caller reported a family member was damaging vehicles on their property.

City to open 'the world's best outdoor gym' in north Wichita

City to open 'the world's best outdoor gym' in north Wichita

Residents are invited to attend the launch event at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 10 to try the Fitness Court.

Wichita dealer to pay over $400K for not disclosing blown air bags to customers

Wichita dealer to pay over $400K for not disclosing blown air bags to customers

The District Attorney reminds car buyers to exercise care when shopping for a used vehicle. 

Former Shockers coach donates $600K to WSU baseball program

Former Shockers coach donates $600K to WSU baseball program

Wichita State University has announced a former coach's donation to the school's baseball program.

MISSING IN KANSAS: Kylie Bailon

MISSING IN KANSAS: Kylie Bailon

The teen is missing from south-central Kansas.

Authorities identify woman killed in northeast Kansas tornado

Authorities identify woman killed in northeast Kansas tornado

One person died Tuesday when a tornado ripped through the small city of Westmoreland in northeastern Kansas, destroying houses, RVs and outbuildings, authorities said.

Healthcare workers can get a free Scooter's Coffee drink on Friday

Healthcare workers can get a free Scooter's Coffee drink on Friday

The company said the offer is valid on May 3 only and customers must present a valid healthcare ID.

Free skin cancer clinic helps thousands of Kansans

Free skin cancer clinic helps thousands of Kansans

Dermatologists will check people's skin for signs of cancer on Saturday, May 4, in Wichita.

Wichita firefighters rescue dog that had fallen into storm drain

Wichita firefighters rescue dog that had fallen into storm drain

The Wichita Fire Department says crews were dispatched to assist a concerned citizen who had observed a small dog fall into a storm drain in the area of MacArthur and Meridian. 

Driver critically hurt in cattle truck rollover in Kingman County

Driver critically hurt in cattle truck rollover in Kingman County

The accident happened at around 3:20 a.m. on K-14 a few miles south of Kingman.

Boeing whistle blower from Wichita dies from sudden illness, family says

Boeing whistle blower from Wichita dies from sudden illness, family says

Joshua Dean, 44, previously said he was fired from his job at Spirit for questioning standards.

Kansas legislators expect governor to veto their latest tax cuts and call a special session

Kansas legislators expect governor to veto their latest tax cuts and call a special session

Kansas lawmakers approved a new, slightly smaller package of tax cuts before adjourning their annual session early Wednesday.

Police investigating death in south Wichita after anonymous tip

Police investigating death in south Wichita after anonymous tip

Investigators attempted a welfare check in the 2100 block of South Volutsia at around 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Police continue searching for missing El Dorado teen

Police continue searching for missing El Dorado teen

The teenager was last seen in the Andover-area.

Kansas public schools to start open enrollment this fall

Kansas public schools to start open enrollment this fall

More than 450 students outside the Wichita School District could attend Wichita Public Schools next school year.

Authorities looking for person who shot, killed federally protected baby goose in west Wichita

Authorities looking for person who shot, killed federally protected baby goose in west Wichita

In the middle of the common area of the neighborhood that's surrounded by homes, resident Tessa Roberts says someone started shooting at the family of geese she was standing next to, hitting and killing one of the goslings.

City of Wichita considering making microchipping your dog and cat mandatory

City of Wichita considering making microchipping your dog and cat mandatory

The city of Wichita is looking at a recommendation made by the animal services advisory board to make it mandatory for owners to have their dogs and cats microchipped. 

'I didn’t think this was a responsible way to use firefighters' pay': Wichita firefighter union president addresses 'volunteering'

'I didn’t think this was a responsible way to use firefighters' pay': Wichita firefighter union president addresses 'volunteering'

Wichita firefighters were asked to help clean up a community center in McAdams Park Tuesday morning.

One dead in crash on Emporia State campus

One dead in crash on Emporia State campus

Police responded to a crash at 12th and Mechanic around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Kansas lawmakers fail to pass bill to lure Chiefs and Royals across the state line

Kansas lawmakers fail to pass bill to lure Chiefs and Royals across the state line

The proposal would allow the bonds to finance 100% of the construction of each of two new professional sports stadiums with at least 30,000 seats. The teams would be on the hook if local tax revenues weren't enough to pay off the bonds.

82-year-old Arkansas City man dies after mower accident

82-year-old Arkansas City man dies after mower accident

The Cowley County Sheriff's Office says that just before 4 p.m. Tuesday, Winfield Fire and EMS as well as deputies from the sheriff's officer were dispatched to the 13000 block of 212th Road for an injury accident. 

Kansas lawmakers pass trio of crime bills dealing with juvenile justice, fentanyl

Kansas lawmakers pass trio of crime bills dealing with juvenile justice, fentanyl

Kansas lawmakers pass trio of bills on drug overdose treatment, teenagers held in state custody and penalties for fentanyl-related crimes.