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Emergency Management says it's time to prepare for severe storms
Emergency Management says it's time to prepare for severe storms

As much fun as storms can be for many Kansans, Sedgwick County Emergency Management Deputy Director Cody Charvat says they can come with serious risk, and it's important to prepare.

MISSING IN KANSAS: Jaz-Lin Ybarra

MISSING IN KANSAS: Jaz-Lin Ybarra

The teen is missing from south-central Kansas.

MISSING IN KANSAS: Johannah Latham located safe

MISSING IN KANSAS: Johannah Latham located safe

The young woman is no longer missing.

'It's like a new family': Bel Aire seniors enjoy new 55+ affordable housing facility

'It's like a new family': Bel Aire seniors enjoy new 55+ affordable housing facility

Friday was a day six years in the making. 

Open Streets ICT at NoMar on May 5

Open Streets ICT at NoMar on May 5

Open Streets ICT is a free community-building event brining Wichitans of all ages and fitness levels together to promote healthy active living and social engagement.

Arby's pays school lunch debts for thousands of Wichita students

Arby's pays school lunch debts for thousands of Wichita students

Flynn Arby's, which is the largest Arby's franchisee in the world, presented a check for more than $82,000 to the USD 259 School Service Center.

More than $90K in damage at Windom Cemetery vandalism

More than $90K in damage at Windom Cemetery vandalism

McPherson County Sheriff Jerry Montagne said that that more than $90,000 in damage has been done here at the cemetery.

Sedgwick County holds bi-annual electronic waste collection

Sedgwick County holds bi-annual electronic waste collection

Thursday was the first day of the bi-annual electronic waste collection held at the Sedgwick County West Yard.  

Belle Plaine man turns the tables on phone scammer seeking $35,000

Belle Plaine man turns the tables on phone scammer seeking $35,000

A local man has a warning others after he could have lost $35,000 to a scammer. He says he quickly became suspicious and hopes no one falls for this scheme.

A baby boom: 5 elephants are pregnant at the Sedgwick County Zoo

A baby boom: 5 elephants are pregnant at the Sedgwick County Zoo

A big baby boom is coming to the Sedgwick County Zoo. Wednesday morning the zoo announced another one of its elephants is pregnant, making 5 in total.

Kansas mom helps pay for baby headstones in honor of late son

Kansas mom helps pay for baby headstones in honor of late son

When faced with unimaginable loss, a Kansas woman wanted to help other families.

Sedgwick County offering free e-waste recycling event in April

Sedgwick County offering free e-waste recycling event in April

On select days in April, Sedgwick County residents can head to the county's West Yard located at 4701 South West Street to dispose of any old electronics for free.

What should renters do if major apartment issues won't be fixed by property managers

What should renters do if major apartment issues won't be fixed by property managers

Attorney Steven Minson with Kansas Legal Services said that it's illegal for landlords to ignore these types of problems.

Wichita could go to a stage-two drought in mid-late summer if more rainfall doesn't come

Wichita could go to a stage-two drought in mid-late summer if more rainfall doesn't come

Water restrictions may come as soon as mid to late summer if we don't get rain soon. The City of Wichita says if Cheney Lake levels don't get higher, you might not be able to water your lawn as often.

Derby is getting a $160 million beach, ziplining, BMX and more

Derby is getting a $160 million beach, ziplining, BMX and more

Pretty soon you won't have to fly hours away to catch a wave or sunbathe by the water. Derby, Kansas will soon be a destination vacation spot with a beach.

Affidavit: Bitter custody battle fueled plan to kill Kansas mom

Affidavit: Bitter custody battle fueled plan to kill Kansas mom

Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley were driving through the Oklahoma panhandle to pick up Butler’s children for a March 30 birthday party in Kansas. They never showed up.

Construction on Derby Shores park to begin this year

Construction on Derby Shores park to begin this year

Ground will break on the park, which will center around an 'inland ocean', and include a variety of amenities, in the second quarter of 2024.

In wake of stolen Jackie Robinson statue, Wichita responds

In wake of stolen Jackie Robinson statue, Wichita responds

Every year on Jackie Robinson Day, the country reflects on Robinson's legacy.

Overnight apartment fire sends several to hospital

Overnight apartment fire sends several to hospital

Five people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after an apartment fire in East Wichita. 

Missing Hutchinson woman found in McPherson County

Missing Hutchinson woman found in McPherson County

79-year-old Marilyn Jo Spangenburg, of Hutchinson, went missing Saturday afternoon in Rush County, prompting a Silver Alert. She was later found in McPherson County later that evening.

Liberal Police asking for help to find missing woman

Liberal Police asking for help to find missing woman

She was last seen in southwest Kansas.

Two shoot water pellets at Goddard school buses taking students home

Two shoot water pellets at Goddard school buses taking students home

A Goddard Public Schools police official says two people in a vehicle fired pellets at two school buses taking students home Thursday afternoon.

Target’s car seat trade-in program returns this weekend

Target’s car seat trade-in program returns this weekend

The event gives customers the opportunity to bring in their used car seats for 20% discount on car seats, strollers or baby gear, according to Target's website. 

‘We were terrified’: A roadside birth and the harsh reality of maternity deserts in Kansas, Missouri

‘We were terrified’: A roadside birth and the harsh reality of maternity deserts in Kansas, Missouri

Not only did Frankie Redenbaugh’s birth make the front page of the local paper, but area television stations and social media also shared the blessed event.

Water shut off at Towne West Square over delinquent bill

Water shut off at Towne West Square over delinquent bill

A City of Wichita spokesperson confirmed the water was shut off Wednesday morning.

Abilene ranked 3rd in USA Today's 'Best Historic Small Towns' poll

Abilene ranked 3rd in USA Today's 'Best Historic Small Towns' poll

The '10Best' poll, voted on by readers, included towns that have populations under 25,000 people, with "big histories." This is the sixth consecutive year for Abilene to be ranked in the top 10.