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2 missing people from Sedgwick Co., Wichita identified as victims in homicide investigation
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office has identified two bodies found in Sumner County. The first body was found on Friday, May 10, and the other was located on Monday, May 13. Both were located near River Road in rural Sumner County near Belle Plaine. Both...
1 critically injured after crash on I-135
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - One person is in critical condition after a crash near 77th and I-135. The crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Friday. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the driver of a 2022 Ford was traveling northbound on I-135 when they slowed down due to traffic. Subsequently, the driver of a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with the rear end of the Ford.
Spirit AeroSystems workers speak out after company announces 400 - 500 layoffs
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Workers are speaking out after Spirit AeroSystems announced it's laying off hundreds of hourly workers in Wichita. The aviation company points to less revenue coming in. Many workers say they feel the future might be uncertain, but they're still going to do their jobs. Some say...
Warm weekend, severe storm risk Sunday
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Peyton Sanders says that it will be a warm weekend, then thunderstorms with a risk of severe weather will be possible on Sunday. It will be a mild start to the day on Saturday with morning low temperatures near 60 degrees. A weak cold front...
Key Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems is laying off 450 workers
A key Boeing supplier that makes the fuselages for its popular 737 Max airplanes is laying off about 450 workers because production has slowed down ever since a panel flew off one of those airplanes operated by Alaska Airlines in midair in January. A spokesman for Spirit AeroSystems confirmed the...
Fireworks season may be extended in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The City of Wichita is considering a new proposal to extend the period for shooting and selling fireworks within city limits for the Fourth of July season. The City plans to extend the celebration by an extra day to accommodate the long weekend following July 4...
Missing in Kansas: Noah Compton
There's concern for a south-central Kansas teen who may be out of state. Noah Compton, 17, was last seen on Sunday night in Wichita, his sister said. Noah is likely with a teenage girl who has brown hair and brown eyes. It's believed they are heading down to Texas in a 2005 Silver Mercedes with a 60-day paper tag that reads D570851, his sister shared.
Crime Stoppers: Thieves cause thousands of dollars in damage to Riverside Tennis Complex
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - The Wichita Police Department is looking for thieves who caused thousands of dollars in damage to the Riverside Tennis Complex. Investigators say they stole copper wiring that provided electricity to the pickleball courts. Pickleball players like Michelle Zane aren't happy about what happened. "It's just ridiculous,...
Quick hits: Spirit layoffs, Gaza aid, marijuana reclassification
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A look at some of the top stories for Friday, May 17, 2024:. Spirit layoffs - Hundreds of workers in Wichita will soon be without a job. Spirit AeroSystems confirmed plans to lay off 400-450 workers as the company deals with a slowdown in production. Gaza...
Expert says Spirit AeroSystems is weakening aviation industry
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Richard Aboulafia has been in the aviation industry for 35 years. He says the aircraft market is incredibly strong been but there's one thing weakening it, Spirit AeroSystems. Experts say one of Wichita's largest employers, Spirit AeroSystems, is in trouble. "This isn't an industry problem it's...
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