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Sedgwick County will count 4,381 of 5,813 provisional ballots cast

The Sedgwick County Board of Canvassers moved to count 4,381 of the 5,813 provisional ballots cast. A total of 1,432 ballots will not count in the election.

Sedgwick County, KS · 1d

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Temps trending colder Thursday & Friday

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A cold front moved across Kansas while you were sleeping, and while today will be cooler than Tuesday, highs in the middle to upper 60s keep us five to ten degrees above average. However, gusty northwest winds will keep a chill in the air through the afternoon.

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Cooler first, then weekend rain

Thursday - Quiet day with much calmer winds. Highs return to the 50s. Friday - Parts of central and eastern Kansas could have some sub freezing weather in the morning, then highs return to the 50s. Weekend - Clouds move in Saturday with highs in the 50s. The storm system...

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Pesticide fumes lead to carbon monoxide scare at Maize school

Emergency crews are at Maize South Elementary School after a reported carbon monoxide leak.

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Topgolf reducing prices at all U.S. venues after customer feedback

Topgolf announced Monday that it is lowering gameplay prices at all U.S. locations after guests said cost was the biggest barrier to visiting more often.

Wichita, KS · 3d

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Boeing to reduce workforce by 5% beginning in December

Right now, the company is not releasing a specific number of layoffs or specifying what locations will be affected.

Wichita, KS · 3d

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Volunteers show out in Wichita to build beds for kids in need

Organizers said nearly 40 people signed up for this event, but well over 60 showed up to help build.

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West Sedgwick County group raises concerns about data center size, location

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The group ‘Renwick Area Against Data Centers in West Sedgwick County’ says its name is not the full story. “We are not anti-technology,” said Kaitlyn Gruenbacher, a member of the group. “We are not anti-data center. However, we do have some issues with these hyper-scale sites that they think are appropriate to put anywhere in the county.”

Sedgwick County, KS · 1d

KAKE TV

Wichita Public Schools planning student moves after closures of L’Ouverture, Pleasant Valley

Wichita Public Schools planning student moves after closures of L’Ouverture, Pleasant Valley. After the passing of the $615 million school bond issue on Election Day, L’Ouverture and Pleasant Valley are set to close at the end of the 2026-2027 school year. OK Elementary and Woodland are now slated to close at the end of the 2028-2029 school year.

Wichita, KS · 3d

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Tanganyika announces name of rare baby anteater after public vote

A baby giant anteater pup born at Tanganyika Wildlife Park this year was finally given a name on Tuesday.

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Wichita Eagle

West Wichita Face Foundrie opens today with $25 facials ahead of a grand opening

A second Face Foundrie is coming to west Wichita. Here’s what to know The facial bar is opening at the Shops at Avante II at 37th North and Ridge Road less than two months after the first Wichita location opened at Bradley Fair. Owners Hunter and Mallory Mitchem are offering introductory pricing ahead of the official Dec. 1 opening. FULL STORY: West-siders won’t have to drive across town for this Bradley Fair business anymore Here are key takeaways: Hunter and Mallory Mitchem, who also operate SweatHouz wellness studios at both retail centers, are expanding Face Foundrie to west Wichita. Hunter Mitchem said the brands share similar clients, business models and real estate strategies. Every treatment runs under 60 minutes. “We’re an inclusive facial bar,” Mitchem said. “We have very high-end products. . . . It’s an elevated environment, but it’s an under-60-minute service. . . . We’re all very busy people.” Starting Nov. 11 and running through the rest of the month, new clients can book appointments for $25. Regular pricing starts when the business fully opens Dec. 1. A founding membership rate of $79 a month — good for a lifetime — is available throughout November, with added product

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Letter to the Editor: Academia is in decay. This is no time for complacency.

As you may have read last week, Wichita State is killing the Philosophy degree. Housed in the oldest building on campus, we are a small yet spirited department: a hodgepodge of different backgrounds, united in our devotion to knowledge. For those of you who haven’t spent hours crowded around our...

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Construction blocking access to an Oaklawn street continues to progress amid residents’ frustration

Construction blocking access to an Oaklawn street continues to progress amid residents’ frustration. An Oaklawn resident says progress is being made after a construction project has left her and her neighbors struggling to access their homes after Riverside Township in Sedgwick County hired a company to work on neighborhood roads.

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K-State trombonist invites 3 million to recital, goes viral

Jared Eck has played the trombone since 5th grade, and now his talents have been seen by millions after a viral Instagram post.

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Kansas lawmakers discuss proposed limits on license plate reader data

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansas lawmakers discussed concerns about automated license plate readers Tuesday as law enforcement officials work on a proposed bill addressing how the technology is used. Col. Erik Smith, superintendent of the Kansas Highway Patrol, told the Joint Committee on Kansas Security that the KHP and leaders...

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Maize High School blocks Google Chat for students 4 months after cellphone ban

Maize High School blocks Google Chat for students 4 months after cellphone ban. This is the second school in the Maize district, following Maize Middle School, to disable student access to Google Chat, a platform that allows users to communicate and collaborate through direct messages and group chats. This comes four months after the statewide bell-to-bell ban, restricting personal devices in the classroom during school hours.

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Wichita Eagle

Ascension Via Christi plans new imaging center in west Wichita. Here's where

Ascension Via Christi announced Thursday that it plans to break ground on an outpatient imaging center in west Wichita next year. The $8 million center, which will be called Ascension Via Christi Imaging on West Kellogg, will sit at the northwest corner of 119th Street and Kellogg Drive on the city’s west side, according to a news release. The facility will go in near Ascension Via Christi’s under-construction ER, which is slated to open next year. Ground is expected to be broken for the 6,300-square-foot imaging center early next year. It’s expected to open sometime in 2028. The release said the facility is expected to relieve some of the demand at other Via Christi imaging locations. It will offer MRI, CT, digital mammography, DEXA, ultrasound and X-ray/fluoroscopy services.

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Storm Track 3 Forecast: Frosty starts and multiple chances for moisture ahead

A few frosty mornings are ahead of us, with some parts of the state dipping into the twenties. Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman also says a more active pattern will take hold starting with a chance for rain this weekend.

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Husky soccer takes third place in state against Wichita East

Boys varsity soccer traveled to Topeka to play the Wichita East Blue Aces in the state’s 6A third-place title match. Kicking off the Huskies three day weekend, many Northwest students may have slept in, went to work or simply enjoyed an early Saturday morning. However, for the boys varsity soccer team, they were in Topeka, playing for the team’s third place title against Wichita East.

Topeka, KS · 1d

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Wichita State Signs Zoey Buckner-Franklin, Campbell Twins

Wichita State women’s basketball coach Terry Nooner signed three guards: Wichita native Zoey Buckner-Franklin and Arkansas twins Madisen and Makenlie Campbell. The group brings scoring, playmaking and defensive intensity, with Buckner-Franklin staying close to home and the Campbells arriving from Har-Ber High School. By the Numbers. Buckner-Franklin averaged 26.8...