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How two Wichita doctors ended up delivering a baby orangutan at the zoo

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How two Wichita doctors ended up delivering a baby orangutan at the zoo

The Sedgwick County Zoo recently had to call upon two local OB-GYNs to deliver an orangutan baby by C-section. It’s likely the first time ever in zoo history that OB-GYNs delivered an animal baby.

September 24, 2018 05:55 AM

Turn the page or scroll down: Technology is reshaping reading lessons — and kids’ brains

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Turn the page or scroll down: Technology is reshaping reading lessons — and kids’ brains

September 21, 2018 06:24 PM

Troubled Kansas system for protecting kids was making progress. Then this happened

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Troubled Kansas system for protecting kids was making progress. Then this happened

September 23, 2018 05:30 AM

Bill Snyder fumes after WVU defeat: ‘I can’t coach a team that can’t get six inches’

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Bill Snyder fumes after WVU defeat: ‘I can’t coach a team that can’t get six inches’

September 22, 2018 07:40 PM

Check out these 34 pumpkin patches, haunted houses and Halloween events in Wichita

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Check out these 34 pumpkin patches, haunted houses and Halloween events in Wichita

September 21, 2018 10:27 PM

In the words of Deputy Kunze’s daughter: ‘My dad was a hero. He protected everyone.’

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In the words of Deputy Kunze’s daughter: ‘My dad was a hero. He protected everyone.’

September 21, 2018 03:58 PM

Thousands turn out to honor sheriff’s Deputy Robert Kunze

Crime & Courts

Thousands turn out to honor sheriff’s Deputy Robert Kunze

September 21, 2018 09:54 AM

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Ben & Jerry’s founders to name ice cream for Wichita candidate James Thompson

September 24, 2018 09:37 AM

Watch shopper grab lost wallet and hightail out. She returned for groceries, Texas cops say

September 24, 2018 09:36 AM

Here are the big winners from Saturday’s Downtown Chili Cookoff

September 24, 2018 09:05 AM

Subway groper screamed ‘I’m sorry!’ as woman chased and smacked him, cops say

September 24, 2018 07:17 AM

Kansas hunter’s first bull elk is a potential state-record

September 23, 2018 02:45 PM

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Chiefs’ Laurent Duvernay-Tardif on Mahomes’ scramble and TD pass to Conley

September 23, 2018 04:25 PM

Patrick Mahomes leads Chiefs to third straight win

September 23, 2018 04:51 PM

Chiefs head to locker room after home opener win over 49ers

September 23, 2018 03:34 PM

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Kansas hunter’s first bull elk is a potential state-record

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Kansas hunter’s first bull elk is a potential state-record

September 23, 2018 02:45 PM

How two Wichita doctors ended up delivering a baby orangutan at the zoo

September 24, 2018 05:55 AM

Want to help children read? Here are a dozen local resources

September 24, 2018 05:50 AM

We’re getting a new baseball team, Wichita. What do you want to call it?

September 23, 2018 07:55 AM

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‘We just have guys everywhere:’ Chiefs’ versatile offense on display in win over 49ers

Sports

‘We just have guys everywhere:’ Chiefs’ versatile offense on display in win over 49ers

September 23, 2018 06:52 PM

Kansas high school football rankings shaken up after huge Week 4 matchups

September 23, 2018 01:32 PM

Why Kansas State might shake things up at QB, start Alex Delton with Texas up next

September 23, 2018 12:05 PM

Chiefs’ message to 49ers, and the NFL: Don’t mess with Patrick Mahomes

September 23, 2018 07:47 PM

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Pfizer to hire 350 workers in McPherson, plans Wichita job fair

Business

Pfizer to hire 350 workers in McPherson, plans Wichita job fair

September 21, 2018 05:13 PM

Furniture On Consignment rebrands, refocuses

September 21, 2018 02:54 PM

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

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Medicare for All means security for none

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Medicare for All means security for none

September 23, 2018 05:15 AM

Democrats’ transparent delay tactics on Kavanaugh

September 22, 2018 04:50 AM

Hazards of an era of digital lynch mobs

September 22, 2018 05:19 AM

For Wichita business, work life is all the richer for employing refugees

September 22, 2018 05:56 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

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

Despite being mortally wounded, Sedgwick County sheriff’s Deputy Robert Kunze fought back and killed his attacker — and in doing so prevented other deaths, Sheriff Jeff Easter told The Eagle on Tuesday.

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Here are the big winners from Saturday’s Downtown Chili Cookoff

September 24, 2018 09:05 AM

Furniture On Consignment rebrands, refocuses

September 21, 2018 02:54 PM

European Car Co. is back on the grid in Delano

September 20, 2018 05:13 PM

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PHOTOS: Sedgwick County, Wichita police’s most wanted (Sept. 24)

PHOTOS: Sedgwick County, Wichita police’s most wanted (Sept. 24)

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

See where homicides occurred in Wichita from 1989 through 2015 on an interactive map

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Here are the big winners from Saturday’s Downtown Chili Cookoff

Pool Trends builds pools, but they also build fabulous chili recipes and chili booths. The business was the big winner at Saturday’s Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff.

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Check out these 34 pumpkin patches, haunted houses and Halloween events in Wichita

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Check out these 34 pumpkin patches, haunted houses and Halloween events in Wichita

September 21, 2018 10:27 PM

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‘House With a Clock in Its Walls’ ticks to No. 1 in theaters

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‘House With a Clock in Its Walls’ ticks to No. 1 in theaters

September 23, 2018 02:20 PM

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