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Meetings planned to discuss possible changes to Wichita’s Canal Route

KDOT is conducting a study that will look at existing infrastructure, traffic operations, safety and other transportation needs along the corridor.

Wichita, KS · 1d

KSN News

Kansan’s secret CIA mission declassified after 61 years

For one Kansas veteran, a classified military mission kept much of his service private for more than six decades.

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Wichita Eagle

State sues developers of Derby Shores project because ‘it has not been built'

Journalists have asked a lot of questions about the numerous false starts and delays at Derby Shores — part of a state-financed STAR bond district — and now the Kansas Department of Commerce wants answers. “More than four years after the project was approved and bonds were sold, it has not been built,” the state said in a lawsuit filed this month in Sedgwick County District Court . “Announced opening dates have come and gone.” The suit is against Derby Destination Development , a team consisting of Dave Murfin, Rick Worner and Rodney Steven II. Security Bank of Kansas City , the trustee on the project, and the city of Derby also are named. “It is going to take action by the developer to move things forward,” said Derby city manager Kiel Mangus. None of the developers returned calls for comment on Wednesday. A Commerce spokesman said no one was available to comment Wednesday, and neither of the department’s two Morris Laing attorneys returned calls for comment. Mangus said the city is still analyzing what’s in the lawsuit. “We haven’t fully been able to evaluate all the things in the suit, so that’s what we’re going through right now,” he

Derby, KS · 2d

Wichita Eagle

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Mold, bugs in liquor, expired medicine & more at Wichita KS restaurants, hotel

Bugs in liquor bottles, mold, flies, expired medicine for sale, leaky sinks, dirty conditions, candy that wasn’t labeled properly, food that wasn’t stored at safe temperatures 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 Nov. 1-7. Inspectors found few or no violations that week at more than 70 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 shut down over violations. Locations that

Wichita, KS · 8h

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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 · 2d

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Wichita airport provides update as nationwide ground stop continues

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop at approximately 3:15 p.m. Friday. The ground stop affects all airports in the U.S., including Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT). The ground stop remains in effect until further notice. Aircraft currently in flight will continue...

Wichita, KS · 23h

KSN News

New owners reopen west Wichita Japanese steakhouse seized by state

A Japanese restaurant in Wichita that was seized due to unpaid taxes is back open.

Wichita, KS · 21h

KAKE TV

Concrete dust issues for residents

Riverside man pursues lawsuit one year after concrete dust covered his neighborhood. A man in Wichita's Riverside neighborhood is suing a construction company after he says the company's work forced him to move because of dangerous dust.

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Exit poll shows why Wichita supported school bonds, exposes trust gap | Opinion

Dion Lefler/The Wichita Eagle. What a difference a year and a half makes. Of all the things that happened in the Nov. 3 election, one of the most surprising, important and far-reaching results was the successful campaign for school bonds in Wichita’s USD 259. It probably hasn’t gotten the...

Wichita, KS · 3d

KSN News

Chaparral Schools superintendent to resign

A superintendent in south-central Kansas announced his resignation Wednesday after "thoughtful conversations about the future of the district."

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Opinion: Maybe the future is now for Northeast Wichita

As Wichita plans its development future, Black Wichita has an opportunity to assert agency over its own future in ways modern history might never have allowed. It already has produced the kind of genius that could move the entire city forward.

Wichita, KS · 3d

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Hutchinson Parks and Facilities Director resigns after 12 years

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KWCH) - Justin Combs, the Hutchinson Parks and Facilities Director, has submitted his resignation, effective Dec. 3. He has served the city of Hutchinson for more than 12 years. “Serving the City of Hutchinson has been one of the greatest privileges of my professional career. I have been...

Hutchinson, KS · 17h

KSN News

Roadwork begins on K-14 in Reno and Rice counties

The work, to repair cracks in the highway, will take place in 3-mile sections.

Rice County, KS · 1d

Wichita Eagle

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ICYMI: Lange clears hurdle to bring hundreds of new homes to this Wichita suburb

Lange Real Estate is moving ahead with a large multifamily development west of 167th Street West between Maple and Central in Goddard that could add 550 to 600 residences. The Goddard City Council will consider final approval Nov. 16 of a zoning change and development plan necessary for the project to go forward.

Goddard, KS · 1d

The Topeka Capital-Journal

Former Kansas Rep. Carl Maughan loses law license for 1 year for DUIs

The Kansas Supreme Court ordered former Rep. Carl Maughan to serve a one-year suspension from practicing law in the state after two 2024 DUIs, including one in Topeka . The court’s Nov. 6 order said the suspension is effective from the date of the opinion. Maughan also will be required to undergo a reinstatement hearing. In 2024, the Wichita-area Republican had two DUI convictions after getting pulled over in March in Topeka and crashing his vehicle into a pole in May in Sedgwick County. In both cases, police-conducted alcohol testing revealed blood alcohol concentration levels that exceeded the legal limit of 0.08: 0.22 in Shawnee County and 0.365 in Sedgwick County. In the Topeka case, court records said Maughan began drinking alcoholic beverages at his home in Colwich and drank some more with friends in El Dorado prior to driving to Topeka for the legislative week. Police said they found an empty 100 mL bottle of Fireball, a 12-pack of beer with seven missing cans and a loaded handgun. In the Sedgwick County crash, Maughan suffered a fractured sternum, broken ribs that extended to the spine attachment points, a concussion, and multiple bruises and cuts on his body, according to

Kansas · 11h

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10 Lost Kansas Street Corner Sights You May Remember Before They Vanished

A familiar block can change so completely that an old photograph becomes difficult to place. Kansas has lost grand hotels, theaters, storefronts, and even the everyday sight of a streetcar passing through an intersection. Some disappeared within living memory; others survive mainly in family albums and public archives. These ten...

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Derby works toward resolution in Derby Shores development dispute

DERBY, Kan. (KWCH) - The City of Derby is working with the Kansas Department of Commerce regarding the pending litigation involving the developer of Derby Shores. As they move toward a resolution, the city said it understands the public’s interest in the project. To provide clarity, the city defined...

Derby, KS · 22h

KSN News

Kansas Humane Society: Meet Stinger, learn about upcoming community events

Jordan Bani‑Younes with the Kansas Humane Society stopped by KSN News at Noon on Thursday to talk about the shelter's upcoming events.

Wichita, KS · 1d

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