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With news of Horton’s Furniture closing, many wonder: What happened to those twins?
For three decades, Horton’s Furniture was well known for the twins who advertised the store. With the announcement the store is closing, some immediately wondered where the twins are now.
'Doo-Dah Diner' owner says she'll file charges after food theft
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Images from security cameras at the Doo-Dah Diner in downtown Wichita show two women grabbing "take and bake" food items from a fridge at the front of the restaurant, and then getting in a car and taking off without paying. Doo-Dah Diner posted the pictures on...
Several rounds of severe storms expected late this week
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Today will not be as windy as Monday, but a gusty breeze up to 30 mph from the north will keep temperatures in the lower to middle 70s, or pretty close to yesterday afternoon. Wednesday will be the proverbial calm before the storms. Quite a few...
Retired fire chief named interim fire/EMS chief for Wellington
WELLINGTON, Kan. (KWCH) - Some stability could return for emergency services in Wellington as the city hires an interim fire/EMS chief. In January, controversy arose in the south-central Kansas town after the city hired a retired Sedgwick County paramedic with no fire service experience to guide the emergency department. The...
Wichita will remove 3,517 names from gang list after lawsuit. Here’s what else it will do
The 3,517 people previously classified as “inactive gang members” and “gang associates” will be struck from the list under a settlement agreement approved by the City Council earlier this month, meaning they legally can no longer be subjected to heightened police scrutiny and harsher punishments. Under...
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Warming trend, unsettled pattern later this week
Gusty winds stretch across the state today. Winds gusting to 45 MPH are possible into the evening. A Wind Advisory is posted to account for this. While the winds back off after midnight, they will still be elevated into Tuesday. Temperatures are warming up as a system tracks to the north of us.
Two years later, man charged with felony murder for death of Wichita mother of five
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A Wichita family that's been mourning a tragic loss for more than two years is finally getting some closure after the man accused of killing a mother of five was arrested and is now behind bars for felony murder. However, the family says the relief also...
Horton's Furniture going out of business after nearly 80 years
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Horton’s Furniture is going out of business after 78 years in Wichita and surrounding communities. Owners Steve Elpers and Dilman Morris are retiring, and the independent retailer begins its final liquidation sale April 25. Horton’s on at 10915 W. Kellogg Drive opens its going-out-of-business sale...
Building catches fire in downtown Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Crews made short work of a building fire in downtown Wichita on Tuesday. Fire crews were sent out just before 6:30 a.m. to the 300 block of South Pattie, near Kellogg and Washington. Battalion Chief Kelly Ross said they saw significant smoke coming from the building when they arrived.
Public weighs in on what to do with Wichita Public School buildings and master plan
Wichita Public Schools started its listening and input sessions on the facility master plan Monday night with two sessions. This comes on the heels of input to the schools in the way of surveys as to what the public wants: https://trib.al/Gj7hVbO.
Derby alum Dylan Edwards set to transfer from Colorado
WICHITA, Kan. (Catch it Kansas) - After one season at Colorado, former Derby star running back Dylan Edwards will enter the transfer portal. According to reports, the former Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year will leave the Buffaloes and explore his other opportunities. He was a four-star recruit and a top-150 player in the country coming out of Derby in 2023.
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