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Wichita, Kansas is located in Sedgwick County. Zip codes in Wichita, KS include 67201, 67223, and 67219. The median home price in Wichita is $124,900. More Wichita information.

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5 min ago | The Wichita Eagle

Tax negotiations to resume at Kansas Statehouse

The movement came Tuesday morning as House and Senate Republicans agreed to let their tax and budget negotiators meet again after nearly a week of political posturing that resulted in little more than bickering.

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Tue May 21, 2013

The Wichita Eagle

You don't say

"I've never seen anything like it a and my mom's house was destroyed in the April 1991 tornado." - Former Wichitan Kristin Peck , vice president for government and public affairs for Cox Communications in Oklahoma, in an e-mail about the massive tornado that hit Moore on Monday

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The Wichita Eagle

Beth Tully to open second Cocoa Dolce Artisan Chocolates in Overland Park

The Cocoa Dolce Artisan Chocolates founder is opening her second store, this time in Overland Park's Prairiefire development on West 135th Street between Nall and Lamar avenues.

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The Wichita Eagle

Eagle editorial: Dona t target NCAT

As revenues ebb under the income-tax cuts, state leaders are looking at everything as a potential place to cut spending.

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Business Journal

Wichita Thunder partnering with Salvation Army to aid Oklahoma tornado relief

The Wichita Thunder, Eddy's Toyota and the Wichita Ice Center are joining forces to help the Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma aid disaster relief.

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Business Journal

Wichita airport's DoubleTree hotel No. 1 in the brand last year

Photo cutline: Michael Phipps, general manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport, shows off the CARE Cup Awards the hotel won for 2012 and the fourth quarter .

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Business Journal

Wichita businesses impacted by Moore tornado

A Warren Theatres facility in Moore, Okla., was damaged and a Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers location was also near the path of Monday's deadly tornado.

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The Wichita Eagle

Will lawmakers stick by no-tax pledge?

A pledge by some state lawmakers to never raise taxes is a factor in finalizing the state budget, the Topeka Capital-Journal reported .

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The Wichita Eagle

McPherson County man sentenced to 260 years in prison for producing child porn

A McPherson County man was sentenced Monday to 260 years in federal prison for using a 9-year-old child to produce child pornography.

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The Wichita Eagle

Man convicted of second-degree murder in 2011 shooting

A Wichita man was convicted Monday of second-degree murder in a case where some of the prosecution's strongest testimony came from a man who committed suicide less than six weeks before the trial began.

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Mon May 20, 2013

KSL-TV

Utah native describes 'eerie' experience with first tornado

For many people who have lived in the state their entire lives, it's hard to imagine what it's like to hear a tornado siren, practice tornado drills or run for shelter.

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Great Bend Tribune

Higher gas prices not likely to drop by weekend

Gasoline prices have risen dramatically in the past two weeks throughout much of the Midwest.

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Voice For Liberty in Wichita

Starwood calls on Wichita

This Tuesday the Wichita City Council considers economic development incentives to Starwood Hotels & Resorts for a call center to open in Wichita.

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The Wichita Eagle

Wichitaa s Big Library Read to focus on eBooks

It's a pilot program in which libraries worldwide offer one eBook to card holders.

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NewsBusters.org

Morning Joe Meteorologist: Tornado Averted 'By The Grace of Whatever'

Let me preface by saying that I'm not criticizing Bill Karins for his choice of words.

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AccuWeather.com

Photos: Massive Tornadoes Lash the Plains

Severe weather slammed much of the Plains and Midwest over the weekend. There were 22 tornadoes reported across Kansas and Nebraska on May 18.

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KLFY-TV Lafayette

Pakistan: Gunmen attack polio team, kill policeman

Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.

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Sunday Mail

Tornadoes send US residents packing

US storm chasers came face to face with a massive tornado on the ground at just south of Rozel, Kansas which moved slowly north The National Weather Service in Wichita, Kansas, warned of a large and ''extremely dangerous and potentially deadly'' tornado late Sunday local time.

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Wichita

Source: foxnewsinsider.com --- Sunday, May 19, 2013The National Weather Service has declared a weather emergency in Wichita, Kansas after a tornado touched down near Wichita Mid-Continent Airport.

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Sun May 19, 2013

The Beaumont Enterprise

Tornado levels homes in Oklahoma City trailer park

A tornado touches down southwest of Wichita, Kan. near the town of Viola on Sunday, May 19, 2013.

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