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The Wichita Thunder did not play their scheduled game on Friday night. 🏒
The Thunder is part of the ECHL, a minor professional ice hockey league - and the players are now on strike.
Details | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/27/wichita-thunder-game-postponed-echl-players-go-strike/
The Thunder is part of the ECHL, a minor professional ice hockey league - and the players are now on strike.
Details | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/27/wichita-thunder-game-postponed-echl-players-go-strike/
December 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The Wichita Thunder did not play their scheduled game on Friday night. 🏒
The Thunder is part of the ECHL, a minor professional ice hockey league - and the players are now on strike.
Details | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/27/wichita-thunder-game-postponed-echl-players-go-strike/
The Thunder is part of the ECHL, a minor professional ice hockey league - and the players are now on strike.
Details | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/27/wichita-thunder-game-postponed-echl-players-go-strike/
Stores in Wichita, like Lucinda's, typically see a surge in returns and exchanges starting the day after Christmas.
Keep in mind that some larger retailers now charge a fee to return or exchange an item.
Keep in mind that some larger retailers now charge a fee to return or exchange an item.
Stores in Wichita see flood of returns and exchanges on day after Christmas
The National Retail Federation estimates that 17% of holiday purchases will be sent back this year.
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December 27, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Stores in Wichita, like Lucinda's, typically see a surge in returns and exchanges starting the day after Christmas.
Keep in mind that some larger retailers now charge a fee to return or exchange an item.
Keep in mind that some larger retailers now charge a fee to return or exchange an item.
"Mainly what it is about is serving our community and reminding them of their significance of their presence here."
Wichita African-American Council of Elders celebrates first day of Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa begins every year on December 26th.
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December 27, 2025 at 3:22 AM
"Mainly what it is about is serving our community and reminding them of their significance of their presence here."
The Salina Police Department is asking for help identifying someone who robbed two businesses and a home last week on December 19.
Details | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/27/salina-police-seek-suspect-who-committed-three-burglaries-one-day/
Details | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/27/salina-police-seek-suspect-who-committed-three-burglaries-one-day/
December 27, 2025 at 3:05 AM
The Salina Police Department is asking for help identifying someone who robbed two businesses and a home last week on December 19.
Details | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/27/salina-police-seek-suspect-who-committed-three-burglaries-one-day/
Details | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/27/salina-police-seek-suspect-who-committed-three-burglaries-one-day/
The McPherson County Sheriff's Office found several deer carcasses illegally discarded in a ditch on the side of a road, with a tray of baked beans thrown out with them.
The sheriff's office is reminding hunters that dumping carcasses illegally hurts the reputation of hunters everywhere.
The sheriff's office is reminding hunters that dumping carcasses illegally hurts the reputation of hunters everywhere.
Illegal deer carcass dumping prompts warning from McPherson County
Several carcasses were found discarded in a ditch, which the sheriff's office says is 'illegal and tacky.'
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December 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The McPherson County Sheriff's Office found several deer carcasses illegally discarded in a ditch on the side of a road, with a tray of baked beans thrown out with them.
The sheriff's office is reminding hunters that dumping carcasses illegally hurts the reputation of hunters everywhere.
The sheriff's office is reminding hunters that dumping carcasses illegally hurts the reputation of hunters everywhere.
Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters sickens dozens of people across 22 states, officials say
Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters sicken dozens of people across 22 states, officials say
Officials say an ongoing salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters has sickened dozens of people in multiple states.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters sickens dozens of people across 22 states, officials say
Police in Kentucky seized 55 pounds of meth disguised as Christmas gifts. A 23-year-old Nebraska man was arrested during the investigation.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/26/police-seize-55-pounds-meth-disguised-christmas-gifts/
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/26/police-seize-55-pounds-meth-disguised-christmas-gifts/
December 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Police in Kentucky seized 55 pounds of meth disguised as Christmas gifts. A 23-year-old Nebraska man was arrested during the investigation.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/26/police-seize-55-pounds-meth-disguised-christmas-gifts/
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/26/police-seize-55-pounds-meth-disguised-christmas-gifts/
Millions of Americans could soon receive higher paychecks as 22 states raise their hourly minimum wages.
22 states to raise minimum wage as many Americans worry about affordability
Most of the minimum wage increases will take effect Jan. 1.
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December 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Millions of Americans could soon receive higher paychecks as 22 states raise their hourly minimum wages.
“It is with enormous sadness that we confirm the death of our great friend and bandmate."
Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65
Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth band The Cure, has died.
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December 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
“It is with enormous sadness that we confirm the death of our great friend and bandmate."
‘Feel like I got hit by a freight train’: JD Vance trains with Navy SEALs in California
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/25/feel-like-i-got-hit-by-freight-train-jd-vance-trains-with-navy-seals-california/ #kwch12
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December 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
‘Feel like I got hit by a freight train’: JD Vance trains with Navy SEALs in California
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/25/feel-like-i-got-hit-by-freight-train-jd-vance-trains-with-navy-seals-california/ #kwch12
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/25/feel-like-i-got-hit-by-freight-train-jd-vance-trains-with-navy-seals-california/ #kwch12
Thank you for your sacrifice. 🇺🇸 Two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria return home on Christmas Eve
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/24/two-iowa-national-guard-members-killed-syria-return-home-christmas-eve/
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/24/two-iowa-national-guard-members-killed-syria-return-home-christmas-eve/
Two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria return home on Christmas Eve
The remains of two Iowa National Guard members killed in a Syrian desert attack have been returned to Des Moines.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Thank you for your sacrifice. 🇺🇸 Two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria return home on Christmas Eve
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/24/two-iowa-national-guard-members-killed-syria-return-home-christmas-eve/
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/24/two-iowa-national-guard-members-killed-syria-return-home-christmas-eve/
Holiday shoppers notice higher prices amid nationwide increases
https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/25/holiday-shoppers-notice-higher-prices-amid-nationwide-increases/ #kwch12
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Holiday shoppers notice higher prices amid nationwide increases
Retailers see price increases of over 25 percent, with small businesses most affected
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December 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Holiday shoppers notice higher prices amid nationwide increases
https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/25/holiday-shoppers-notice-higher-prices-amid-nationwide-increases/ #kwch12
https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/25/holiday-shoppers-notice-higher-prices-amid-nationwide-increases/ #kwch12
Kansas governor outlines Chiefs stadium financing plan, shares negotiating process details
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/24/kansas-governor-outlines-chiefs-stadium-financing-plan-shares-negotiating-process-details/ #kwch12
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/24/kansas-governor-outlines-chiefs-stadium-financing-plan-shares-negotiating-process-details/ #kwch12
December 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Kansas governor outlines Chiefs stadium financing plan, shares negotiating process details
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/24/kansas-governor-outlines-chiefs-stadium-financing-plan-shares-negotiating-process-details/ #kwch12
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/24/kansas-governor-outlines-chiefs-stadium-financing-plan-shares-negotiating-process-details/ #kwch12
🎅 Santa has begun his Christmas journey, here’s how you can track his progress 👉 https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/24/santa-has-begun-his-christmas-journey-heres-how-you-can-track-his-progress/ #kwch12
Santa has begun his Christmas journey, here’s how you can track his progress
It’s Christmas Eve, and that means Santa Claus has begun his yearly globe-spanning journey to leave presents under Christmas trees for children everywhere.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🎅 Santa has begun his Christmas journey, here’s how you can track his progress 👉 https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/24/santa-has-begun-his-christmas-journey-heres-how-you-can-track-his-progress/ #kwch12
“I thought an airplane or something came and fell on my house.”
Investigators sift through wreckage after a deadly Pennsylvania nursing home explosion | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/24/investigators-sift-through-wreckage-after-deadly-pennsylvania-nursing-home-explosion/ #kwch12
Investigators sift through wreckage after a deadly Pennsylvania nursing home explosion | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/24/investigators-sift-through-wreckage-after-deadly-pennsylvania-nursing-home-explosion/ #kwch12
December 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
“I thought an airplane or something came and fell on my house.”
Investigators sift through wreckage after a deadly Pennsylvania nursing home explosion | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/24/investigators-sift-through-wreckage-after-deadly-pennsylvania-nursing-home-explosion/ #kwch12
Investigators sift through wreckage after a deadly Pennsylvania nursing home explosion | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/24/investigators-sift-through-wreckage-after-deadly-pennsylvania-nursing-home-explosion/ #kwch12
Why do so many people wait until the last minute to shop for Christmas gifts? 🎄🎁
Some people we spoke to at Bradley Fair say that shopping in the last days before Christmas is "part of the Christmas spirit".
Some people we spoke to at Bradley Fair say that shopping in the last days before Christmas is "part of the Christmas spirit".
Last-minute Christmas shoppers flood Wichita stores
Some of the shopping procrastinators say the holiday hustle is part of the joy of Christmas.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Why do so many people wait until the last minute to shop for Christmas gifts? 🎄🎁
Some people we spoke to at Bradley Fair say that shopping in the last days before Christmas is "part of the Christmas spirit".
Some people we spoke to at Bradley Fair say that shopping in the last days before Christmas is "part of the Christmas spirit".
JUST IN: Emporia Fire Department reports a house fire killed one person this afternoon.
1 dead after large house fire in Emporia
The Emporia Fire Department says they found heavy fire and fire damage inside the home when they arrived.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:32 AM
JUST IN: Emporia Fire Department reports a house fire killed one person this afternoon.
A California woman has been charged with murder after the remains of her missing 9-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard, were found in Utah.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/23/body-melodee-buzzard-9-found-mother-is-taken-back-into-custody-reports-say/
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/23/body-melodee-buzzard-9-found-mother-is-taken-back-into-custody-reports-say/
December 23, 2025 at 11:44 PM
A California woman has been charged with murder after the remains of her missing 9-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard, were found in Utah.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/23/body-melodee-buzzard-9-found-mother-is-taken-back-into-custody-reports-say/
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/23/body-melodee-buzzard-9-found-mother-is-taken-back-into-custody-reports-say/
"The hefty sentences these defendants received reflect how serious our office is about prosecuting drug trafficking crimes."
Kansas drug traffickers get lengthy federal sentences for fentanyl, meth operations
Three unrelated defendants all received prison terms of 10 years or more.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
"The hefty sentences these defendants received reflect how serious our office is about prosecuting drug trafficking crimes."
A car crash on Saturday night killed 33-year-old Cody Harmon from Phillipsburg. He left behind three children. Now, a GoFundMe has been organized to help his family.
Details | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/22/1-dead-following-crash-graham-county/
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Details | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/22/1-dead-following-crash-graham-county/
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December 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM
A car crash on Saturday night killed 33-year-old Cody Harmon from Phillipsburg. He left behind three children. Now, a GoFundMe has been organized to help his family.
Details | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/22/1-dead-following-crash-graham-county/
Photo from GoFundMe
Details | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/22/1-dead-following-crash-graham-county/
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According to court documents, a man called 911 to say he knew the boy was dead and where they could find his body.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/23/incredibly-difficult-missing-13-year-old-boy-found-dead-after-last-being-seen-riding-bicycle/ #kwch12
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/23/incredibly-difficult-missing-13-year-old-boy-found-dead-after-last-being-seen-riding-bicycle/ #kwch12
December 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
According to court documents, a man called 911 to say he knew the boy was dead and where they could find his body.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/23/incredibly-difficult-missing-13-year-old-boy-found-dead-after-last-being-seen-riding-bicycle/ #kwch12
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/23/incredibly-difficult-missing-13-year-old-boy-found-dead-after-last-being-seen-riding-bicycle/ #kwch12
An initial call to the home resulted in a man being hospitalized after experiencing chest pains.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/22/2-found-dead-ne-wichita-home/ #kwch12
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/22/2-found-dead-ne-wichita-home/ #kwch12
December 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
An initial call to the home resulted in a man being hospitalized after experiencing chest pains.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/22/2-found-dead-ne-wichita-home/ #kwch12
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/22/2-found-dead-ne-wichita-home/ #kwch12
Teen arrested after 14-year-old falls from car roof, suffers critical injuries
https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/23/wichita-police-arrest-teen-accident-that-critically-injured-14-year-old/ #KWCH12
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Teen arrested after 14-year-old falls from car roof, suffers critical injuries
Wichita police have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with an accident that left a 14-year-old girl in critical condition.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Teen arrested after 14-year-old falls from car roof, suffers critical injuries
https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/23/wichita-police-arrest-teen-accident-that-critically-injured-14-year-old/ #KWCH12
https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/23/wichita-police-arrest-teen-accident-that-critically-injured-14-year-old/ #KWCH12
Salina police identify man found dead near YMCA
https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/23/salina-police-identify-man-found-dead-near-ymca/ #kwch12
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Salina police identify man found dead near YMCA
The man's body was found in wooded area near the YMCA building.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Salina police identify man found dead near YMCA
https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/23/salina-police-identify-man-found-dead-near-ymca/ #kwch12
https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/23/salina-police-identify-man-found-dead-near-ymca/ #kwch12