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State officially rejects Harrah's Sumner casino
The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission has officially rejected a recommendation by the state's casino review board to award Sumner County 's casino license to Sumner Gaming Joint Venture L.C.
Rocky the beaver safe in Riverside after her pup dies
Rocky lives. But her pup is dead. The two beavers had been trapped in a dry fountain near Century II. Tuesday night, they were taken out of the fountain.
Wal-Mart employee stunned with elecronic control device
A Wal-Mart employee was zapped with a stun gun Wednesday by a woman attempting to leave the store with clothing she hadn't paid for, police said.
Wichita signs environmental agreement with Chinese city
A representative of the city of Wichita today signed a partnership agreement with the city of Wuxi, China, The agreement is to share best environmental practices, particularly in how to run municipal water systems, but will spread to other environmental issues in the future.
Carroll's Bell named Kansas player of the year
Bishop Carroll quarterback Blake Bell was named the Gatorade Kansas Player of the Year. Bell, also an All-Metro selection, is a finalist for the Gatorade national player of the year.
Wichita's National Night Out breaks into the Top 5
Wichita's National Night Out event in August was the fifth-largest in the nation, according to the National Association of Town Watch.
Vigil for DUI victims tonight
The DUI Victim Center of Kansas will have its 19th annual Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance and Hope tonight. The ceremony will start at 6 p.m. at Botanica, 701 N. Amidon.
A cold - but fairly calm - day around Wichita
Today will be sunny and cold in the Wichita area, forecasters say, but the strong winds that battered the region Wednesday will be mercifully absent.
Wichita social worker sees deadly toll of child abuse
As a social worker in the pediatric intensive care unit at Wesley Medical Center, Karen King has seen the heavy toll of child abuse this year.
Kansas works to halt elder abuse
Kansas Attorney General Steve Six said the public and law enforcement need to act more swiftly if they are to protect an aging population that's increasingly becoming victims of crimes.
Police probe 42 headstones vandalized in El Paso Cemetery
Derby police are still searching for the people who have vandalized headstones at El Paso Cemetery this fall. The 42 headstones were pushed over or broken in half between Oct. 16 and Nov. 24, causing more than $10,000 damage. Some of the stones date to the 1800s, cemetery sexton Paula Zollinger said.
Kansas recommended for bioscience lab
Kansas emerged Wednesday as the leading contender for a new $563 million federal biodefense lab also fiercely pursued by Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and other states.
It's not too late to receive a flu shot
It's not too late to receive a flu shot It's not too late to get a flu shot, the Sedgwick County Health Department is emphasizing.
Wife seeks items to aid husband
Share the Season is an annual campaign that offers one-time aid to people affected by unforeseen hardships. The people are not identified to protect their privacy.
Holidays are peak time for cybercriminals
Going online instead of going to the mall can be a convenient and cheaper way to get the holiday shopping done. But it can have a downside.
Texas Tech edges Wichita State
A 3-pointer by Texas Tech's Mike Singletary with 4.2 seconds left on the clock gave the Red Raiders a 72-69 victory over Wichita State Wednesday night.
Kansas routs New Mexico State
Tyshawn Taylor scored a career-best 23 points and Sherron Collins added 15 points and 11 assists as Kansas beat New Mexico State 100-79 on Wednesday night for the Jayhawks' 29th straight home win.
County commission approves aviation center bonds
Sedgwick County commissioners unanimously approved selling $43.8 million in bonds Wednesday to help finance the National Center for Aviation Training.
Rescued beavers may be doomed
Jim Lawson was out walking late Tuesday afternoon when he saw them. Beavers. Trapped in an empty fountain across the river from Century II.
Lottery seeks April 1 deadline for Sumner casino applications
The Kansas Lottery plans to recommend April 1 as the new due date for Sumner County casino applications. The lottery commission will consider whether to approve the date at its regular monthly meeting next week.
