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Shooting Victim Reported In Wichita Wal-Mart Parking Lot

Wichita emergency workers are treating an apparent shooting victim in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart store at Pawnee & Broadway.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:22:25 GMT

Budget Cuts Could Force School Closure

Another school district may have to close some classrooms as it fights the state's budget battle.

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:59:15 GMT

Kan. Legislators Considering New Soda Tax

Kansas would impose a new tax on soda — a penny for every teaspoon of sugar — under a proposal for closing a budget shortfall.

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:01:45 GMT

Wichita Passes Tougher Scrap Metal Ordinance

The Wichita City Council approved a tougher ordinance for scrap metal dealers, hoping to crack down on theft.

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:24:00 GMT

Missing Winfield Man's Vehicle Found In Oklahoma

Winfield police say the investigation now includes searching for May's remains.

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:29:13 GMT

Riverfest Announces Concert Schedule

Joe Nichols, Grand Funk Railroad & others coming to Wichita

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:08:12 GMT

Kansas House Rejects School Consolidation Bill

Kansas House members rejected portions of a bill that would have reduced state aid for some small school districts.

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:44:09 GMT

City Gives $1.6 Million To Stop Zebra Mussels

The Wichita City Council approves a plan to stop zebra mussels from clogging up the city's water piping.

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:24:51 GMT

KDOT To Release Amtrak Study

State transportation officials are preparing to release a feasibility study that looks at the potential for expanding Amtrak rail service through Kansas.

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:43:57 GMT

Boeing Says 787 Testing Going Well

Boeing is putting its new 787 through an aggressive flight-testing schedule, with the fourth plane set to begin test flights on Sunday.

Published: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:57:11 GMT