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Busy Wichita freeway ramp set to close temporarily

A busy Wichita freeway ramp is set to be closed much of the day on Friday, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. As part of an ongoing project, the ramp from westbound Kellogg to southbound I-135 will be closed from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Friday, according to KDOT. The closure is for redecking work, the department said, which is part of an overall bridge replacement project. For the duration of the project, the inside lanes on I-135 (from Lincoln to Douglas) and Kellogg (Hillside to Topeka) will be closed intermittently. As a reminder to drivers, the department said all scheduled work is subject to weather conditions.

Wichita, KS · 3d

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UPDATE: Plea docket set for former Braman town clerk charged with embezzlement

NEWKIRK — Sandra Kay Barrows, 61, Wakita, waived her right to jury trial and is now set for a plea docket on Jan. 11 in Kay County District Court. Barrows is facing two felony counts of embezzlement by a public officer after the State Auditor’s office determined that over $60,000 was misappropriated from November of 2016 through April 17, 2019. (see story)

Braman, OK · 3d

Wichita Eagle

Urine smell, bugs in liquor, old foods & more at Wichita KS restaurants, hotels

Urine odor in a stairwell, bugs in liquor, insects around food equipment, stained and torn bedding, old meat and milk, exposed carpet nails, smoke detectors that didn’t work, expired medication for sale and more are among violations state inspectors discovered during recent food safety and lodging inspections in the Wichita area. Each week, The Eagle adds to its searchable database of failed inspections from Sedgwick County. Seven restaurants, hotels and other businesses were non-compliant with state regulations Oct. 25-31. Inspectors found few or no violations that week at more than 30 other locations deemed compliant with food safety and lodging rules. Kansas Department of Agriculture inspections are meant to protect the public from foodborne illnesses and other health risks. Locations can fail if they have too many problems, certain types of violations or issues that can’t be fixed right away. Violations are common. Most of the time, they’re corrected in front of an inspector. Examples of things that can be addressed immediately include serving food that’s more than a week old, employees mishandling ingredients and dirty kitchens. Issues that may take longer to correct include pest infestations, power outages and plumbing problems. It’s rare, but a business may be temporarily

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Former Chapin Park encampment resident struggles to find housing after city cleanup

Nearly a month after the city closed a homeless encampment near Chapin Park, some former residents are still struggling to find stable housing.

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This Oklahoma Railroad Museum In Enid Lets You Walk Through Real Cabooses And A Restored Depot

I pulled off the road in northern Oklahoma expecting a quick stretch and maybe a vending machine snack. Instead, I found an old brick freight building with a row of bright cabooses parked out back like they were waiting for a crew. An hour later I was still wandering, hungry...

Enid, OK · 3d

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‘Put the residents first’: Incoming Sedgwick County commissioner discusses her goals

McMillen, who will be the sole Democrat on the five-member commission, said she's excited to build relationships across the aisle.

Sedgwick County, KS · 3d

The Kansas City Star

Masterson's bid to catch Holscher hinges on ballots he wanted scrapped | Opinion

As regular readers of my column know, I have quite the appetite for irony. And irony doesn’t get any more delicious than when someone tampers with voting rules to try to gain a partisan advantage, gets overruled in court, and then the original rule turns out to be their last, best hope for political survival. Enter Senate President Ty Masterson, stage right. As of this moment, Masterson, the Republican candidate for governor, trails his Democratic opponent Sen. Cindy Holscher by a paltry 5,578 votes out of more than 1.1 million cast. The only plausible scenario in which Masterson can overtake Holscher is if late-delivered mail votes break his way. The irony here is that if Masterson had had his way, those votes he now needs would have ended up in dumpsters behind election offices across the state, uncounted, unrecorded and unceremoniously forgotten. A little background: In 2017 the Legislature, by a bipartisan and near-unanimous vote, passed a bill allowing ballots to be counted if they’re postmarked by Election Day and delivered to the election office by the Friday after the election. At the time, it was seen mostly as an accommodation to voters in sparsely populated rural sections of Kansas,

Sedgwick County, KS · 3d

Wichita Eagle

Andover to revitalize Prairie Creek Road a year earlier than planned

An Andover road project that will add new pavement, curb and gutter and a 10-foot multi-use path will be completed in conjunction with a major bridge project already underway. Prairie Creek Road between the KTA bridge and 21st Street will be the site of the project — a portion of the roadway that was annexed into the city limits at the latest council meeting. This project is meant to fill the gap that would be left after restoration for the Prairie Creek bridge is completed next year. The bridge, near the Prairie Creek addition housing development and Hope Community Church, is undergoing a year-long replacement project led by the Kansas Turnpike Authority. That project does not expand past the bridge, which is what the city is hoping to address with the road project. The city initially committed funds to connect Cloud and Clyde streets into a south service road. But when a multifamily development on that road dropped a project that was to be completed in 2027 after it did not get a low-income tax credit, the city diverted the funds to the Prairie Creek Road project instead, moving it up to the 2027 capital improvement plan and moving the

Andover, KS · 13h

Wichita Eagle

Sedgwick County swung Democratic in several major races. Here's what to know

Kansas Republicans counted on Sedgwick County to blunt a Democratic surge, with top-of-the-ticket candidates Roger Marshall and Ty Masterson calling it home turf. Instead, the usually red-leaning county broke for Democrats in several major races. FULL STORY: Republicans needed to win Sedgwick County to avoid a blue wave. That didn’t happen Here are key takeaways, based on Election Day results: U.S. Senate: Democrat Adam Hamilton topped Roger Marshall in Sedgwick County, 95,151 to 81,533. Hamilton also won statewide, 556,414 to 503,230. Governor’s race: Democrat Cindy Holscher beat Ty Masterson in the county, 94,148 to 86,007, and appears to have won statewide, with her lead growing as late-arriving mail-in ballots continue to be counted. U.S. House: Democrat Katy Tyndell edged incumbent Ron Estes in Sedgwick County, 89,140 to 87,285, though Estes carried the broader district. Secretary of State and Attorney General: The Democratic candidate for secretary of state, Jennifer Day, and Democratic attorney general candidate Chris Mann both carried Sedgwick County, although Day lost the statewide contest while Mann appears to have defeated Attorney General Kris Kobach. The shift is notable because Donald Trump carried Sedgwick County by more than 30,000 votes in 2024 and visited Park City last month urging

Sedgwick County, KS · 15h

Wichita Eagle

Wichita just passed a $615M school bond. Here's what it means for your tax bill

Wichita voters on Tuesday, Nov. 3, approved a $615 million school bond issue for the state’s largest district, with 62% backing the first question and 60% supporting the second. The two propositions will fund new schools, trades training and renovations — but will add to homeowners’ property tax bills for years to come. Here are key takeaways: Supporters celebrated after both bond questions cleared , with Vote Yes Yes committee chair Luis Rodriguez saying, “Tonight, we learned that we have a path forward,” while opposition leader Walt Chappell of the Improve Learning First coalition said his side was outspent and that “closing schools and building new ones helps contractors make money but it doesn’t increase our students’ proficiency.” The bond will pay for new schools, trades training and renovations across the district. The approved bond carries a property tax rate of 7.68 mills — 5.5 mills for Proposition 1 and 2.18 mills for Proposition 2 — meaning the owner of a $200,000 home will pay an estimated extra $3,532.80 to $5,185.58 in property taxes over 20 years , with annual costs starting at $176.64 and potentially climbing to $353.28 if home values follow historical trends. The summary points above were

Wichita Eagle

A long list of Wichita restaurants offering 2026 Veterans Day discounts, freebies

Veterans Day is on Wednesday, and as usual, lots of Wichita restaurants are offering free meals or food discounts to those who serve or have served in the military. Here is a verified list of deals and specials that will be offered in Wichita on Wednesday. Keep in mind that all the specials require a military ID, and most are offered to active duty and retired military members. Many restaurants also invite first responders to partake. All deals listed are available on Wednesday, Nov. 11, unless otherwise noted. Know of one I missed? E-mail me at dneil@wichitaeagle.com , and I’ll add it. Also, keep checking back because this list will surely get longer as Wednesday gets closer. 7 Brew , several Wichita locations: 50% off drinks. Applebee’s , many Wichita locations: Free entree from a special menu plus a $5 card good toward a future meal. Arby’s , several Wichita locations: Free classic roast beef sandwich. Must be redeemed in store. No purchase necessary. The Barn , 307 W. Dean St., Burrton: Free meal. BJ’s Brewhouse , 7960 E. Kellogg: Free Pizookie cookie. For dine-in only. Bluehook Cajun Seafood & Bar , 2244 N. Webb Road: 10% off total bill

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Wichita Veterans Day Parade to take place Saturday in downtown

The parade starts at Main and Central at 11 a.m. and ends at Exploration Place at First Street and McLean Boulevard.

Wichita, KS · 2d

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Wichita district discontinues Choices Fair, shifting how families can explore magnet options

The Wichita school district will no longer hold an annual event designed to showcase its magnet schools and other special programs. For more than 20 years, the district has hosted a Choices Fair — or Showcase of Choices and Opportunities — at Century II. Schools from across the district set up booths or demonstrations, and families could browse the displays to learn more about the dozens of special schools or programs.

Wichita, KS · 2d

Country Herald

Kansas Parents Alert: Stop Sign Challenge Raises Winter Road Fears

Reported stop-sign challenge raises concerns as Kansas prepares for icy roads, blowing snow and earlier darkness.

Kansas · 1d

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‘I want to have a future in America’: Young Kansans are finding their place in civic life

On a sunny, blustery Monday leading up to the Nov. 3 general election, thousands converged on Park City, about 10 miles north of Wichita, for a rally featuring President Donald Trump. As is often the case in American politics, most participants were older — one protester proudly said his first...

Park City, KS · 2d

KSN News

‘They fought for the opportunity for us to be here’: Wichita parade honors veterans

The sound of drums and music filled downtown Wichita on Saturday as community members gathered for the city's annual Veterans Day Parade.

Wichita, KS · 23h

KWCH.com

Wichita museum recognizing Native American leaders, including 10-time Paralympic medalist

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Mid-American All-Indian Museum is recognizing the trail blazers in society. On Friday, it hosted its first ever Hall of Honor recognizing Native Americans whose lives and work have made a lasting impact. It includes the first enrolled citizen of a tribe to fly in space, as well as the creator of the iconic Keeper of the Plains statue.

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Reno County Health Department urges residents to get flu shots as influenza cases emerge

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With influenza cases already reported in Reno County, health officials are encouraging residents to get vaccinated and take precautions as the traditional cold and flu season approaches. Karen Hammersmith, assistant director of Clinical Services at the Reno County Health Department, said influenza A cases began appearing...

Reno County, KS · 1d

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