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Jenny Wood returns to Wichita for charity concert event
Jenny Wood returns to Wichita for charity concert event

A filmmaker from Los Angeles is following Jenny to produce a feature film about her life, the challenges she’s overcome, and the music she makes. 

WPD searching for missing 13-year-old

WPD searching for missing 13-year-old

Anyone with details on his whereabouts should call 911 immediately. 

One in critical condition after crash near Colwich

One in critical condition after crash near Colwich

One person was sent to the hospital with critical injuries. 

Winfield driver hurt in crash after falling asleep on Kansas highway

Winfield driver hurt in crash after falling asleep on Kansas highway

The Kansas Highway Patrol says at 4:49 a.m. Saturday, a 52-year-old Winfield man was driving northbound on I-135 in Lyon County when he fell asleep at the wheel. 

Wichita man seriously injured after motorcycle crash on interstate

Wichita man seriously injured after motorcycle crash on interstate

The motorcyclist was sent to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Car crashes into west Wichita home, driver sustains minor injuries

Car crashes into west Wichita home, driver sustains minor injuries

Police say a call came in for a vehicle into a house call around 5:40 a.m. at the intersection of McCormick and Dodge.

Kansas tornado count of 40 this year surpasses 2023 total

Kansas tornado count of 40 this year surpasses 2023 total

The strongest tornado to strike Kansas so far this year was April 30 in Westmoreland. The Pottawatomie County community was hit by an EF-3 tornado, with winds estimated at 140 mph, and resulted in 1 fatality.

Hot air balloons take flight at 26th annual Sunflower Balloon Festival

Hot air balloons take flight at 26th annual Sunflower Balloon Festival

In addition to hot air balloons, the festival will feature food trucks, axe-throwing, a parade and more.

Spirit AeroSystems workers speak out after company announces 400 - 500 layoffs

Spirit AeroSystems workers speak out after company announces 400 - 500 layoffs

Workers are speaking out after Spirit AeroSystems announced it's laying off hundreds of hourly workers in Wichita. The aviation company points to less revenue coming in.

Fight outside Koch Arena where Heights graduation was held draws large police presence

Fight outside Koch Arena where Heights graduation was held draws large police presence

Fights that broke out outside of Koch Arena where Heights High School graduation was being held drew a large police presence.

Expert says Spirit AeroSystems is weakening aviation industry

Expert says Spirit AeroSystems is weakening aviation industry

Expert says Spirit AeroSystems is creating instability for entire aircraft industry

All Kansas universities request tuition hikes; Emporia State plans to slash student fees

All Kansas universities request tuition hikes; Emporia State plans to slash student fees

All six of Kansas’ state universities have proposed tuition increases for the 2024-2025 school year, citing inflation, declining enrollment and staff retention costs.

Free legal advice offered to Kansas residents

Free legal advice offered to Kansas residents

With just a few clicks Kansas residents are able to have free legal advice. 

Bodies of two missing people in south central Kansas identified

Bodies of two missing people in south central Kansas identified

The Sheriff’s Office has identified several suspects in the case.

Goats return to Wichita to clear 3 acres of brush, city says

Goats return to Wichita to clear 3 acres of brush, city says

The City of Wichita says goats with Restoration Grazing, LLC have been sent to clear brush from city grounds starting this weekend.

Blue-green algae warnings issued for 4 Kansas lakes

Blue-green algae warnings issued for 4 Kansas lakes

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.

Wanted suspect arrested after standoff at east Wichita hotel

Wanted suspect arrested after standoff at east Wichita hotel

The incident happened the Red Roof PLUS+ at Kellogg and Armour. 

Storms return this weekend, and some could be severe

Storms return this weekend, and some could be severe

A few storms possible this weekend and some could be severe on Sunday!

Kansas sex offender arrested for sex crimes involving 14-year-old girl

Kansas sex offender arrested for sex crimes involving 14-year-old girl

Garden City police said Richard San Juan was arrested Thursday and booked into the Finney County Jail on multiple counts of indecent liberties with a child. 

Missing in Kansas: Noah Compton

Missing in Kansas: Noah Compton

He may be with another teen out-of-state.

Adult, child killed in Kansas house fire, police say

Adult, child killed in Kansas house fire, police say

The fire was reported at around 11 a.m. Thursday in the 600 block of North 5th Street in Louisburg.

Crime Stoppers: Thieves cause thousands of dollars in damage to Riverside Tennis Complex

Crime Stoppers: Thieves cause thousands of dollars in damage to Riverside Tennis Complex

The Wichita Police Department is looking for thieves who caused thousands of dollars in damage to the Riverside Tennis Complex. 

Cleaveland Magnet School holds open house to say goodbye

Cleaveland Magnet School holds open house to say goodbye

Wichita Public Schools is closing six schools because of a $42-million budget shortfall, shutting down the building it says will save money.

First look inside of the newly rebuilt Andover YMCA

First look inside of the newly rebuilt Andover YMCA

The Andover YMCA is just days away from reopening after a tornado destroyed it two years ago. Here's the first look inside

Spirit workers fear hundreds of layoffs

Spirit workers fear hundreds of layoffs

Spirit workers piled into the International Association of Machinists Union around 2:30 p.m. after a shift ended.  Many are concerned about job security.  

Spirit AeroSystems to lay off hundreds of hourly employees in Wichita

Spirit AeroSystems to lay off hundreds of hourly employees in Wichita

Spirit AeroSystems is laying off 400-450 hourly production workers, according to an email sent to employees on Thursday.