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| Apartment Fire |
Careless Smoking Blamed for Apartment Fire
WICHITA, Kan. - Careless smoking is blamed for a fire at a west Wichita apartment complex. It happened shortly before 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Aspen Park Apartments near Central and Tyler.
Wichita Fire Captain Robert Dusenbery said smoke and flames were visible when crews arrived on scene. The fire started on the balcony
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| Fireworks |
County Promotes Fireworks Safety
WICHITA, Kan. - Summer is well underway and Independence Day celebrations are right around the corner. While fireworks are often used to celebrate the holiday, it is important to remember that fireworks can be dangerous if not handled properly.
In Sedgwick County, permitted fireworks may be possessed and ignited from July 1 through
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| Harvest |
Wheat Harvest Picks Up in Parts of Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. - The winter wheat harvest is spreading across parts of south-central Kansas. The industry trade group Kansas Wheat said Wednesday in its first harvest report of the season that test cutting is now underway as far north as McPherson County and as far west as Clark County. The OK Co-op elevator in Kiowa has taken in about 350,000
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| Double Fatality |
Elderly Friends Die in Kansas Crash
MANHATTAN, Kan. - Acquaintances of two elderly men who died in a traffic accident in northeastern Kansas say it happened as the friends were driving home from a daily visit to Tuttle Creek.
The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash late Tuesday afternoon killed Fred Danenberg, 90, and his passenger, Michael Myers, 85.
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| Warning |
Westar Issues Warning to Copper Thieves
WICHITA, Kan. - Westar Energy reports a huge spike in the number of copper thefts at its substations and power poles. The company is hoping a three minute video on its website will help stop the crimes and save lives. "We've found tools that were burned" said a Westar employee in the video. "It's a sign that they have gotten
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