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20 years after closing, former Joyland site draws crews for another large fire
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- 20 years after closing, former Joyland site draws crews for another large fire
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- More trouble at Wichita’s abandoned Joyland park—flames lit up the night as another fire broke out at the long-neglected site. What happened this time at the once-iconic attraction?
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- 20 years after closing, former Joyland site draws crews for another large fire
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- More trouble at Wichita’s abandoned Joyland park—flames lit up the night as another fire broke out at the long-neglected site. What happened this time at the once-iconic attraction?
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- Laser strikes hit KHP aircraft over Wichita and Andover during Saturday night patrols
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- A dangerous trend is lighting up the skies. People are pointing lasers at aircraft, putting pilots at serious risk. The Kansas Highway Patrol says it happened multiple times this weekend, and those responsible could face felony charges.
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- Laser strikes hit KHP aircraft over Wichita and Andover during Saturday night patrols
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- A dangerous trend is lighting up the skies. People are pointing lasers at aircraft, putting pilots at serious risk. The Kansas Highway Patrol says it happened multiple times this weekend, and those responsible could face felony charges.
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- Wichita State faces Tulsa on road Tuesday in NIT quarterfinals after OSU rout
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The Wichita State Men's Basketball team is heading to the NIT quarterfinals. And after a big win over Oklahoma State, Shocker fans are excited. Fans say this team has been fun to watch all season, and now they're hoping this postseason run is just the beginning.
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- Kansas Senate panel hears “Caleb’s Law” after El Dorado teen’s sextortion death
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Kansas lawmakers are considering “Caleb’s Law” to crack down on online sextortion as families, including one from El Dorado, share heartbreaking stories of loss. Could this bill better protect kids?
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- Wichita State faces Tulsa on road Tuesday in NIT quarterfinals after OSU rout
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Wichita State Men's Basketball team is heading to the NIT quarterfinals. And after a big win over Oklahoma State, Shocker fans are excited. Fans say this team has been fun to watch all season, and now they're hoping this postseason run is just the beginning.
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- Kansas Senate panel hears “Caleb’s Law” after El Dorado teen’s sextortion death
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Kansas lawmakers are considering “Caleb’s Law” to crack down on online sextortion as families, including one from El Dorado, share heartbreaking stories of loss. Could this bill better protect kids?
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- Charges filed after volunteer firefighter used county excavator in Plevna tornado cleanup
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The Reno County District attorney has filed two charges against a volunteer firefighter, one for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, another for criminal deprivation of property. The volunteer says the charges stemmed from using a county owned excavator to help clean up after the Plevna tornado last spring.
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- Charges filed after volunteer firefighter used county excavator in Plevna tornado cleanup
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Reno County District attorney has filed two charges against a volunteer firefighter, one for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, another for criminal deprivation of property. The volunteer says the charges stemmed from using a county owned excavator to help clean up after the Plevna tornado last spring.
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- Visitor ID lapse let ex-USD 259 employee meet 13-year-old, police say
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- New details are emerging about a former Wichita Public Schools employee accused of stalking a 13-year-old girl including how he was allowed to meet with her without proper ID checks. The district now admits protocol wasn’t followed. Visit foxkansas.com for more.
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- Local soybean farmers face uncertainty as Cargill halts deliveries after plant fire
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Fire crews in north Wichita spent much of the day Tuesday at the Cargill soybean processing plant near 13th & N. Mosley making sure an overnight fire didn't flare back to life. Fire investigators say a malfunctioning soybean dryer started the fire. After the fire, the plant posted to its website that trucks bringing in more soybeans should stay home until further notice.
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- Four Wichita elementaries face closure next year unless voters approve a new bond
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Wichita school board president says next month he'll propose a couple of bond issue recommendations to take to voters. That all comes after a $450 million proposal failed just a year ago. Depending on the outcome, four elementary schools on the chopping block could close as early as next year.
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- Mayor Lily Wu outlines Wichita’s future in State of the City address
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- How is the city of Wichita doing? Sunday, Wichita Mayor Lily Wu answered that question and outlined her vision for the future in her annual 'State of the City' address. City officials and Wichitans filled the Century II Convention Hall to hear from Mayor Wu about what's been accomplished in Wichita over the past year, but also to look ahead at what needs to happen next.
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- McPherson voters favor $90M school bond as design begins for new schools
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- After years of failed attempts, McPherson voters have approved a nearly $90 million school bond—marking a major investment in local classrooms and the community’s future. What projects are included?
