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Governor Kelly Announces Elanco to Invest $130M, Create 70 Jobs in Elwood
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Elanco Animal Health Inc., a global leader in animal health, is investing $130 million to expand and renovate its manufacturing facility in Elwood. The expansion in Doniphan County is expected to create approximately 70 new jobs over the next two years.
Hutch firefighters to take AEMT course
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department is excited to announce that five of our dedicated staff members will be advancing their skills through an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) course offered by Hutchinson Community College. This training marks a significant step forward in enhancing the medical capabilities of our team.
FAFSA delays already shaking up fall semester for some students
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The U.S. Department of Education announced a delay to the upcoming FAFSA application process for the second consecutive year. The federal student aid won’t be widely available until December. Universities across Kansas just started classes but the recent announcement from the Department of Education is...
Two 14-year-old Augusta girls face murder charges; expert says they can't be charged as adults
Two 14-year-old Augusta girls face murder charges; expert says they can't be charged as adults. The investigation continues into the death of Joanne Johnson. A family member found her dead in her Augusta home last year. Right now, two 14-year-old girls are facing charges of first-degree murder.
Recast and Reclaimed: A Stolen Jackie Robinson Statue’s Return to Wichita
Surveillance footage captured an unfathomable winter morning crime that shook Wichita, Kansas and the country, leaving more questions than answers: Who would steal a statue of Jackie Robinson, the barrier-breaking hall of famer? The alleged thief would eventually plead guilty, but it was the efforts of a community, the wife of a late sculptor, and artists at a bronze casting foundry in Colorado that made Jackie’s return a reality earlier this month. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky followed the months-long process and 550-mile journey of number 42’s monumental homecoming.
Wichita high school locked down for threat investigation
A Wichita high school was locked down for a brief time Tuesday after a threat was reported against the building. West High School went into lockdown early in the afternoon and police were sent to the building. Investigators determined that the threat was not credible, and the lockdown was lifted after about an hour. Students were dismissed at the regular time.
Wichita apartment construction rebounds from slow pandemic years. What does it mean for rents?
Wichita’s multi-family construction industry is rebounding following slow years during the pandemic, a new report by NAI Martens finds. About 800 new apartment units came online in Wichita in 2023, and the same number is likely to be completed by the end of 2024, according to the report. From 2020 to 2022, an average of 325 units were added per year.
McConnell Air Show prep: some planes heading out, show planes flying in
McConnell Air Show prep: some planes heading out, show planes flying in McConnell Air Show prep: some planes heading out, show planes flying in McConnell Air Show prep: some planes heading out, show planes flying in
First of four supermoons appears in night sky this week
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - On Monday night, the sturgeon moon rose to the sky and marked our first of four supermoons this year. This month’s moon is a special one as it is both a supermoon and a rare blue moon. This happens every 10-20 years. A supermoon is...
Wichita journalists share insights on deep housing reporting
The concrete foundation where Naomi Vertilus was standing certainly felt and looked solid, but she still felt edgy. It was last September. and construction had begun on her family’s future home. As the walls went up, a radiant smile lit up the face of the nurse and mother of four – happiness tinged with anxiety. While owning an affordable, quality home had been Vertilus’ dream for 20 years, she was afraid to believe it was coming true.
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