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Fire, Explosions Damage Wichita Shop

Nobody was hurt and the fire was kept from spreading to nearby buildings.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:22:15 GMT

The Burglar Resistance

Look down any street, in any Wichita neighborhood, and more than likely, you will find at least one home that is a prime target for burglars.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:48:08 GMT

Family Fighting The Clock To Bring Dying Soldier Home To Kansas

39 year old Hal Neukirch has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. He is in a hospital in Fort Hood right now and in order to travel safely back to Kansas, he needs to be flown with medical professionals and an oxygen tank.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:48:39 GMT

Human Remains Found Near Cheney

On February 14, the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Cheney Police for assistance with their case and the identification of the skull. Sedgwick County has assumed responsibility of the investigation.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:49:16 GMT

Fighters Intercept Drug-Carrying Cessna Near Air Force One

As Air Force One sat on the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport this morning, the North American Aerospace Defense Command scrambled two F-16 fighter jets to intercept a small private plane that had invaded the airspace.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:05:57 GMT

WSU Student Robbed At Gunpoint Near Campus

Shortly after 10:00 PM, 02/15/12, the three black male suspects approached a 24-year old WSU student as he was walking in an off-campus parking lot at 1717 N. Vassar. The location of the off-campus parking lot is near some Greek chapter houses, the Brennan complex and other off-campus apartments south of campus.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:18:11 GMT

Two Officers Suspended After Ticket-Fixing Scandal

Two Lawrence police officers have been suspended after an FBI investigation into traffic tickets being fixed in exchange for Kansas basketball tickets over a span of several years.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:26:43 GMT

Good Question: Bank Transaction Tax

Tonight on Good Question, a chain email is making the rounds, claiming that the Obama Administration will soon impose a 1% tax on all bank transactions.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:55:48 GMT

Family: Weikal Innocent In Toddler's Death

Spencer Weikal is charged with murder and child abuse in the death of Larrissa Foster.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:59:26 GMT

Cirrus Aircraft Visits Hutchinson Airport

The Wichita area takes pride in its general aviation manufacturing, but many of the small planes flown in the area aren’t locally built.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:56:30 GMT