Hays Daily News - Sat Nov 28
Authorities continue searching for two inmates who escaped Thanksgiving Day from the Winfield Correctional Facility.
Christmas Lights Stolen in Sedgwick CountyKansas' CW - Sat Nov 28
Many used the nice weather to hang Christmas lights this weekend. But one Sedgwick County woman found all of her hard work disappeared.
In Sedgwick County, authorities have taken to the skies to move inmates.KSALLink.com - Sat Nov 28
In one Kansas county, authorities have taken to the skies to move inmates. Sedgwick County has a sheriff's airplane, a move that officials say has saved taxpayers big money over the years.
Kansas courts brace for $3M cutThe Garden City Telegram - Fri Nov 27
By RON SYLVESTER The Wichita Eagle - With prospects of a $3 million budget shortfall, courthouses across Kansas are bracing for having to shut down services that could affect public safety, consumers and local businesses.
Labette County criminal escapes from prisonKOAMtv - Fri Nov 27
An inmate with a criminal history in southeast Kansas escapes from prison. Both Wayne Purdy, 31, and Scott Dwyer, 40, were discovered missing from the Winfield Correctional Facility in Cowley County, Kansas around 9 p.m. Thursday night.
Learn more about concealed-carry license rates in South-Central KansasThe Wichita Eagle - Fri Nov 27
As of Nov. 16, state records showed that among the state's 105 counties, Butler County had the sixth-highest rate of concealed-carry licenses per 1,000 population - 14.7. Sedgwick County was No.
Reasons for gratitude aboundThe Wichita Eagle - Thu Nov 26
Even with the recession still bearing down on south-central Kansas, blessings abound this year.
City likely to deny aid for Union Station planKansas.com - Thu Nov 26
City staff will recommend against issuing $90 million in industrial revenue bonds to turn Union Station into a movie studio, Wichita City Manager Robert Layton said.
Law Enforcement Memorial reaches goalThe Wichita Eagle - Thu Nov 26
Thanks to a fresh set of pledges, the Law Enforcement Memorial of Sedgwick County has reached its fundraising goal.
Cirrus, your return trip shall be shorterSan Francisco Chronicle - Wed Nov 25
Cirrus the wonder pigeon will fly across the country early next week on his way back to his home in a suburb of Wichita, Kan.
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