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Police chief, city manager address report on WPD's 'unhealthy and at times toxic' culture
The Wichita police chief and city manager responded to the report detailing the department's culture and operations. → Read More
AG, Treasurer want Kansas to divest from ESG. Change could cost billions to pension fund if done wrong
KPERS could have to divest from firms that practice ESG policies with its work because of a new bill. If done too quickly, it could cost the state billions. → Read More
Kansas legislature looking at pair of bills legalizing fentanyl test strips
The Kansas legislature is looking at a pair of laws that would legalize Fentanyl test strips and potentially stiffen penlites against the drugs manufacturing. → Read More
Kansas Senate holds second day of marijuana hearings, draws criticism for one-sided testimony
One lawmaker raises concerns over the one-sided nature of the senate marijuana hearing → Read More
Kansas lawmakers hold hearings over neighboring state's issues with marijuana
The Kansas Senate committee on Federal and State affairs held the first of a two day informational hearing on marijuana legalization. → Read More
Wichita city leaders looking at proposed Century II renovations
Century II has been a staple of downtown Wichita for decades and city leaders are looking at a project that would transform it to keep it that way for future generations. → Read More
Kansas Senate holds medical marijuana hearings as activists grow frustrated with waiting
The Kansas State Senate is holding hearings this week on medical marijuana for the first time in 2023. → Read More
Downtown Wichita car lot torn down to build childcare center
A new non-profit childcare facility plans to open on a lot where Chico's Used cars was located, at Topeka and Kellogg. Today, that car lot was torn down. → Read More
Sedgwick County housing market could get tighter with Integra, other projects bringing in jobs
The housing market in Sedgwick County could get tighter as more people move to town as part of big economic development projects like In Integra's new plant. → Read More
Integra Technologies announces new HQ will be in Bel Aire
Integra Technologies Inc. has announced Wichita region support and site locations for its new combined headquarters and production facility in Bel Aire and a separate training facility in Wichita, bot → Read More
Wichita City Council changes zoning to allow for more kids in at-home daycares
Wichita City Council votes to change local daycare capacity rules to expand options. → Read More
City of Wichita tears down vacant home after third fire in four months
A south Wichita home was torn down Friday after it caught fire for the third time in four months. → Read More
Councilman Bryan Frye enters Wichita mayoral race
City councilman Bryan Frye announced Thursday he is running for Mayor, becoming the biggest challenger to Mayor Brandon Whipple. → Read More
'A dream come true': Chiefs fans return from Arizona after Super Bowl win
Chiefs fans returned to the air capital after seeing the team lift the Lombardi trophy over the weekend. → Read More
'This was a better deal': Kansas casinos preparing for big Super Bowl betting weekend
SUMNER COUNTY, Kan. (KAKE) - Bettors like Gary Tully are taking a chance on the Chiefs ahead of the Super Bowl. “I wanted to try sports betting," Tully said. "I used to do it in Vegas and it’s been a long time since I’ve been to Vegas, so this was a better deal." The Super Bowl is the most bet-on sporting event each year and with the chiefs playing for it all, Kansas Star Casino is preparing for… → Read More
State lawmakers look to raise state tobacco age to 21 to keep federal grant money
State lawmakers are looking at a bill that would raise the state age to 21 and over to buy and use tobacco products. The state could miss out on grant money for substance abuse prevention programs i → Read More
New hospital in Caldwell boosts healthcare options in Sumner County
Caldwell Regional medical center opened its doors last week. The new hospital is replacing the Sumner county hospital district 1 building and expands several services that are offered → Read More
South Wichita church forced to move after fire destroys building
A south Wichita church is having to relocate after a major fire damaged large parts of the building. → Read More
Organization 'Grow Kansas Film' aims to get incentives for movie and tv production in Kansas
Kansas is one of 13 that does not provide incentives for film or television to be produced here. Filmmakers from the sunflower state are trying to change that. → Read More
Kechi residents to vote on sales tax increase to fund Arts and Business District plan
The city of Kechi is holding a vote on whether or not to put in a 1% sales tax to fund part of its Arts and Business District project. → Read More