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Wichita, Kansas is located in Sedgwick County. Zip codes in Wichita, KS include 67201, 67223, and 67219. More Wichita information.

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44 min ago | KMAN-AM Manhattan

Judge sets trial date in abortion threat case

A federal magistrate judge has set a trial date for next year in the government's lawsuit against an abortion opponent accused of sending a threatening letter to a Wichita doctor who was training to offer abortion services.

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1 hr ago | The Wichita Eagle

Oscar-nominated director to screen documentary in Wichita

How much: $10 general admission; $8 for students, seniors, military, WSU faculty and staff; free for Tallgrass Film Association and Ulrich Museum members How much: $20 for general admission; $15 for students/teachers/seniors/TFA members with advance registration; $25 at the door.

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1 hr ago | The Wichita Eagle

Wichita Heights' Perry Ellis selected as McDonald’s All-American

Heights' Perry Ellis goes up for two against Bishop Carroll's Tyler Palmore in the 2nd quarter at Heights High Tuesday night.

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3 hrs ago | The Wichita Eagle

Two men arrested in stolen car linked to west-side burglary, Wichita police say

Two men arrested after they were spotted in a stolen car Wednesday afternoon have been linked to a burglary in west Wichita earlier in the week, police say.

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5 hrs ago | The Wichita Eagle

Gallery: Union Station

This is a Canteen sponsored by the Soroptomist Club, located in the Union Station, 701 East Douglas.

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10 hrs ago | The Wichita Eagle

Wichita weather: Sunny and warmer, before another blast of cold air arrives

Winds will be light, staying in the single digits and shifting from the southeast to the west-northwest later in the day.

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13 hrs ago | The Wichita Eagle

Former KSN, Channel 3, anchorman is the new Mooyah franchisee for Wichita

The former KSN, Channel 3, weekend anchorman, who still contributes on-air reports for the station, and his wife, Jennifer, are the new Mooyah franchisees for Wichita.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

The Wichita Eagle

Man hurt after crashing into tree in south Wichita

A man fleeing police crashed into a tree in south Wichita early this morning, authorities said.

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The Wichita Eagle

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will return to Wichita in September

Circle your calendar for the last weekend in September – the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are coming back to Wichita after a two-year absence.

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The Wichita Eagle

Construction on Kansas Stara s permanent casino ahead of schedule

The opening of the Kansas Star Casino was a big draw on the day after Christmas.

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Examiner.com

Wichita joins 80 cities in condemning war with Iran

About 20 people, in Wichita, showed up to a rally against going to war with Iran, last Saturday.

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The Wichita Eagle

Sedgwick County commissioners to hear how arena did financially last year

How Intrust Bank Arena fared in its second year in downtown Wichita will come to light this morning after projections that it ended the year in the black.

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KSNT-TV Topeka

Carjacking suspect shot to death was from Wichita

A carjacking suspect who died in a gunfight with law enforcement officers was a 52-year-old man from Wichita.

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Tue Feb 07, 2012

The Wichita Eagle

AVI expands Wichita's high-end dining options

Open at 11 a.m. daily. Closing time depends on volume for the kitchen. The bar is open until at least 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, midnight Fridays and Saturdays and 9 p.m. Sundays.

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The Wichita Eagle

This could be the year for eggs in Twin Lakes eaglesa nest

A pair of mating bald eagles has returned to a nest in the Twin Lakes area for the third consecutive winter.

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Business Journal

Wichita's Equity Bancshares posts higher earnings

Equity Bancshares Inc.'s Brad Elliott says the increasing loan portfolios at Equity Bank and Signature Bank are "significant in light of the volatile economy that we experienced in 2011." The holding company of Equity and Signature banks reported net income to common shareholders of $1.4 million for 2011, a 44 percent jump from 2010, the company ... (more)

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Business Journal

University of Phoenix hosting career workshop in Wichita

The University of Phoenix will hold a career workshop from 5:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday at its Wichita campus, 3020 N. Cypress Drive.

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Business Journal

Wichita Airport Authority picks team to design new parking garage

Michigan-based firm Carl Walker Inc. will lead in the design of a new parking garage for Wichita Mid-Continent Airport.

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PETA

Stop Greyhounds Racing in Wichita

Kansas state officials are considering bill 319 , which would allow the Wichita Greyhound Park racetrack to reopen for business and profit from the breeding and training of greyhounds.

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The Wichita Eagle

Arrest made in December killing of homeless man

Police have arrested a 39-year-old homeless man in connection with the December killing of another homeless man near the Keeper of the Plains statue.

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