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Quick hits: County commission, cybersecurity breach, Rashee Rice
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A look at some of the top stories for May 8, 2024:. Commission vote - Safety improvements may be coming to an intersection near Derby. On Wednesday, Sedgwick County commissioners will vote on a plan to establish a four-way stop at 79th Street South and Greenwich. The intersection east of Derby has been the site of several deadly crashes.
McConnell Air Force Base relocates aircraft ahead of severe weather
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - McConnell Air Force Base related its aircraft Monday morning, away from severe weather forecasted for the Wichita area. Storm Team 12 said a powerful weather maker moving across Kansas will set the stage for strong to severe storms this afternoon and evening, including high winds with the potential for large hail and tornadoes.
⚾ Salthawks rally to complete sweep of Derby
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson High School baseball team finished the regular season strong on Tuesday night with a pair of wins over the Derby Panthers, 5-0 in game one, and 7-6 in game two. The Salthawks end the regular season 17-9 overall, 8-4 in the AVCTL-I. The 17...
‘Nonexistent subsoil moisture’ and stripe rust challenging Kansas winter wheat
The winter wheat crop in Kansas was rated as the worst winter wheat in the nation for the fourth week in a row according to the USDA Crop Progress report for the week ending May 5. A lack of precipitation since February as well as stripe rust have been some of the factors impacting the state’s winter wheat this year.
Proposal could cut down on trains blocking traffic in Wellington
WELLINGTON, Kan. (KWCH) - In Wellington, residents face nearly 100 trains per day, dividing their town in two and making it harder to get to where they need to be. Now, the city is stepping in with a solution to connect the town, even when trains come through. The new...
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