Wichita Fire Department raises awareness following recent fires caused by lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries, found in more devices than many people realize, come in all shapes and sizes. With two recent fires in ...
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What to know about Wichita-area burn ban
Open burning is officially prohibited across Wichita and much of Kansas in April, as part of the state’s annual burn ban ...
Should Wichita have a ‘strong mayor’? Some officials are talking about it
As it stands, the mayor is the only official elected citywide. But she has no executive powers and can’t enact her agenda ...
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Wichita firefighter suffered cardiac arrest during house fire, autopsy rules
Ty Voth, a generational Kansas firefighter, died on August 1, 2024, while responding to a house fire with the Wichita Fire Department in Haysville.
It may be nice outside, but it’s still prairie fire season in Kansas
Prescribed fires are an annual practice in the Flint Hills of Kansas. The prairie fires, usually in March and April, are used to manage the tallgrass prairie, but the resulting smoke can affect air ...
Cody Melton becomes top leader in Wichita Falls Fire Department
WICHITA FALLS ( KFDX/KJTL) — Cody Melton is officially the top guy in the Wichita Falls Fire Department. The council voted in ...
City of Wichita expected to approve funding for cancer screenings, fire stations
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita City Council is expected to approve its portion of funding to help those affected by water ...
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Fire crews respond to lithium battery fire at WSU Tech
A lithium battery fire at the WSU Tech City Center campus on Monday evening caused some damage, but students were able to return to class on Tuesday.