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BNSF says Kansas can’t regulate how long trains block traffic. State calls that ‘absurd’

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BNSF says Kansas can’t regulate how long trains block traffic. State calls that ‘absurd’

An appeals court heard arguments Thursday over a state law that says trains can only block road crossings for 10 minutes. BNSF Railroad is seeking to have the law overturned.

September 21, 2018 05:50 AM

How the deputy killer’s 27-mile crime spree began on the streets of Wichita

Crime & Courts

How the deputy killer’s 27-mile crime spree began on the streets of Wichita

September 20, 2018 05:57 PM

Joyland owners put the abandoned amusement park up for sale

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Joyland owners put the abandoned amusement park up for sale

September 20, 2018 09:14 AM

Former Boys & Girls Club is becoming a Family Dollar store. The neighbors are furious

Politics & Government

Former Boys & Girls Club is becoming a Family Dollar store. The neighbors are furious

September 19, 2018 10:35 PM

‘Mom, it hurts.’ Kansas mother heartbroken by daughter’s final words in texting crash

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‘Mom, it hurts.’ Kansas mother heartbroken by daughter’s final words in texting crash

September 19, 2018 01:12 PM

In his dying moments, sheriff’s Deputy Kunze saved at least two lives

Crime & Courts

In his dying moments, sheriff’s Deputy Kunze saved at least two lives

September 18, 2018 05:44 PM

Why Wichita’s economy shrank last year while other Kansas cities grew

Politics & Government

Why Wichita’s economy shrank last year while other Kansas cities grew

September 19, 2018 05:37 PM

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What exactly is Wichita Taste? What you need to know about the new restaurant event

September 20, 2018 03:00 PM

European Car Co. is back on the grid in Delano

September 20, 2018 05:13 PM

WSU volleyball planning on banner-dropping, record-setting home opener Friday

September 20, 2018 05:53 PM

Burglar stole the wrong car keys — and woke his victims to get the right ones, Colo. cops say

September 20, 2018 06:36 PM

Kelly TV ad targets Kobach on education. Kobach wants it changed or taken down

September 20, 2018 05:40 PM

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Deputy’s killer stole his car just hours before the murder

September 20, 2018 05:56 PM

Andover Central offense comes to life in win over Valley Center

September 21, 2018 12:41 AM

Bishop Carroll wins City League thriller over Wichita North

September 20, 2018 11:18 PM

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Deputy’s killer stole his car just hours before the murder

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Deputy’s killer stole his car just hours before the murder

September 20, 2018 05:56 PM

How the deputy killer’s 27-mile crime spree began on the streets of Wichita

September 20, 2018 05:57 PM

Joyland owners put the abandoned amusement park up for sale

September 20, 2018 09:14 AM

‘Say YAAAS to reading’: Library event will feature drag queens and picture books

September 20, 2018 11:50 AM

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WSU volleyball planning on banner-dropping, record-setting home opener Friday

Sports

WSU volleyball planning on banner-dropping, record-setting home opener Friday

September 20, 2018 05:53 PM

One remarkable catch flips the script as offense comes to life for Andover Central

September 20, 2018 10:36 PM

Overtime goal gives Bishop Carroll crucial City League soccer victory over North

September 20, 2018 10:57 PM

Photos: Andover Central catches lighting in a bottle against Valley Center

September 21, 2018 12:10 AM

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European Car Co. is back on the grid in Delano

Business

European Car Co. is back on the grid in Delano

September 20, 2018 05:13 PM

KMUW drops Terry Gross’ “Fresh Air” due to cost and declining radio listenership

September 20, 2018 02:45 PM

Kookaburra Coffee to open in former Verita Coffee space

September 19, 2018 05:47 PM

Why Wichita’s economy shrank last year while other Kansas cities grew

September 19, 2018 05:37 PM

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Letters to the editor (Sept. 21, 2018)

Opinion

Letters to the editor (Sept. 21, 2018)

September 21, 2018 04:03 AM

Dodge City church points the way for Kansas’ struggling but needed mainline congregations

September 20, 2018 06:00 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

September 17, 2018 04:35 PM

Don’t be fooled, judicial activism is a political ploy

September 19, 2018 05:04 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

Kansas son shoots his mother: Justifiable homicide or crime? Investigation continues

It’s been almost three months since a bullet fired by one of her sons killed Lisa Trimmell in her Wichita-area home. The unanswered question in a sheriff’s investigation: Is her homicide justifiable or a crime?

Blogs & Columns

European Car Co. is back on the grid in Delano

September 20, 2018 05:13 PM

What exactly is Wichita Taste? What you need to know about the new restaurant event

September 20, 2018 03:00 PM

KMUW drops Terry Gross’ “Fresh Air” due to cost and declining radio listenership

September 20, 2018 02:45 PM

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PHOTOS: Sedgwick County, Wichita police’s most wanted (Sept. 20)

PHOTOS: Sedgwick County, Wichita police’s most wanted (Sept. 20)

June 08, 2018 10:22 AM

Find out who has been booked into jail

Find out who has been booked into jail

May 24, 2010 02:46 PM

How the deputy killer’s 27-mile crime spree began on the streets of Wichita

How the deputy killer’s 27-mile crime spree began on the streets of Wichita

September 20, 2018 05:57 PM

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What exactly is Wichita Taste? What you need to know about the new restaurant event

Last month, city officials approved plans for a new event called Wichita Taste. But what exactly is it? And who is putting it on?

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Questions answered as Wichita’s most secretive artist finally speaks

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Questions answered as Wichita’s most secretive artist finally speaks

September 20, 2018 02:41 PM

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A chance for Wichita to try traditional Native-American food, including bison roast

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A chance for Wichita to try traditional Native-American food, including bison roast

September 20, 2018 11:42 AM

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