KHP Releases Memorial Day Weekend Activity Report

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The Kansas Highway Patrol released its Memorial Day Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Friday, May 26th, through 11:59 p.m. on Monday May 29th. The KHP reports that

New flyover ramp opens at Wichita’s North Junction

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday for a new two-lane flyover that will connect northbound I-135 to southbound I-235.  The project is another step in an ongoing project to improve the North Junction, which connects I-135, I-235,

Celebrity Photobomb

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How many names can I drop in one sentence?  Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson photobombed Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard at a Shania Twain concert.

Arson fire leaves damage at Wichita swimming pool

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An intentionally-set fire caused damage to a public swimming pool in Wichita, and city leaders are voicing frustration over continued acts of vandalism at pools and parks across the city. The fire broke out around 12:30 a.m.

Two more candidates file in Wichita mayor’s race

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Two more people have filed to run for the Wichita mayor’s office, bringing the total number of candidates to eight so far. City Council member Bryan Frye and former Council member Jared Cerullo are the latest candidates

Wichita man arrested for mother’s death

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A 21-year-old Wichita man is in jail in connection to his mother’s death. Officers were called to a home near Central and Edgemoor around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday. They found 46-year-old Kacy Joel, of Wichita, in a back

Sedgwick County Zoo’s hippo passes away at 50

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The Sedgwick County Zoo’s hippo has passed away. A statement from the zoo said the hippo, Pudgie, died May 30 at age 50. She had been dealing with health issues and declining mobility due to her age.