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Two men arrested in Thanksgiving Day double homicide...shot to death Thursday. Police interview a woman Thursday outside a home at Elm and Chautauqua where a double homicide happened. WICHITA - Police said today that they have arrested two young men in the slaying of a Wichita couple whose... In this article: Wichita and Sumner County |
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The Wichita Eagle | 1 day ago
Shooting in east Wichita sends one person to hospital
Wichita police are investigating a shooting this evening that sent one man to Wesley Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the leg. Emergency dispatchers said the shooting occurred near Shadybrook and Grove at 5:10 p.m. Witnesses said...
In this article: Wichita and Wesley Medical Center
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The Wichita Eagle | 2 days ago
Bleary-eyed Wichita shoppers get an early start on Black Friday shopping
...retail year, stores are hoping consumers will turn it around. Will you be shopping on Black Friday? WICHITA - A variety of stores across Wichita and the nation opened their doors before dawn this morning, officially kicking off the...
In this article: Black Friday, Wichita, Thanksgiving, Kohl's, Lego Rock Band, Recession, and Old Navy
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Wichita Eagle | 2 days ago
Kelsey campaign brings 'Renewing American Leadership' leader to Wichita
...Moscow during the 1991 coup attempt and at the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1992. McEwen's Wichita seminars will be the second visit to Wichita in recent weeks by a nationally prominent conservative, as candidates in the 4th...
In this article: Wichita, Bob McEwen, Newt Gingrich, Alan Keyes, E-mail, and Tax
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Kansas City Star | 4 days ago
Two bodies, two kids found in Wichita house
WICHITA | Police found a man and woman in their mid-20s shot to death in a house with two children wandering around about 2:30 p.m. today in the 600 block of North Chautauqua, northwest of Central and Hillside. </p><p>Police are...
In this article: Wichita, Easter, and Wesley Medical Center
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The Wichita Eagle | 4 days ago
State rejects Wichita group's proposal for southeast Kansas casino
The application process for a casino in southeast Kansas will remain open after the Kansas Lottery rejected a pro-posal from a Wichita-based investment group Tuesday. Ozark Trail Gaming, a group that included former Wichita Mayor Bob...
In this article: Wichita, Kansas, Cherokee County, and U.S.
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The Wichita Eagle | 5 days ago
Grant could help reduce flooding in Wichita
WICHITA - A $550,000 federal grant awarded to the city of Wichita this week will help pay for a drainage plan that could reduce flooding problems for the city and surrounding communities. City engineers will soon meet with the U.S. Corps...
In this article: Wichita, Todd Tiahrt, Appropriation, Carl Brewer, and U.S. Corps of Engineers
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Wichita Eagle | 5 days ago
Wichita's downtown short on 'walkable' appeal
...art can add to the city's "walkable urbanity." A man stops to look at a detail on the railroad overpass on East Douglas in downtown Wichita. What would make you want to visit or walk through downtown Wichita? Fountains? Benches? Places...
In this article: Wichita, New York City, and Oklahoma City
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Black Heart Gold Pants | 5 days ago
WE'RE TALKIN' BASKETBALL: Wichita's State
about 24 hours ago: Wichita State's Garrett Stutz (41) loses control of the ball as he is guarded by Pittsburgh's Gary McGhee (52) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP...
In this article: Wichita, Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Mo., and Texas
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Kansas City Star | November 19, 2009
One hurt when airliner makes emergency landing in Wichita
...there was no indication of a fire. Posted on Thu, Nov. 19, 2009 06:26 AM One hurt when airliner makes emergency landing in Wichita WICHITA | One passenger was slightly injured Wednesday night after an Allegiant Air MD-80 lost one of its...
In this article: Wichita, Allegiant Air, Pittsburgh, Pa, and Nevada
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The Wichita Eagle | November 19, 2009
Wichita to host Kansas security summit
...local officials will be reviewing next month at the first biennial Kansas Homeland Security Summit. The event, which runs Dec. 8-10 in Wichita, is touted as a chance for all emergency agencies to gather and review coordination. Among the...
In this article: Wichita, Kansas, Afghanistan, U.S., and Iraq
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Wichita (pronounced: /ˈwɪtʃɪtaː/), is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Kansas, and the county seat of Sedgwick County. The 2006 estimated population of 361,420 makes it the 51st largest city in the U.S. Wichita is located in south central Kansas on the Arkansas River.
Wichita was incorporated in 1870, based on the success of businessmen who came to hunt and trade with native populations. Its position on the Chisholm Trail made it a destination for cattle drives headed north to access railroads to eastern markets. In the 20th century, aircraft pioneers such as Clyde Cessna and Walter Beech began projects that would lead to Wichita's establishment as the "Air Capital of the World". The aircraft corporations Stearman, Cessna, Mooney and Beech were all founded in Wichita in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Cessna and Hawker Beechcraft remain based in Wichita today, along with Learjet and Spirit AeroSystems, and both Airbus and Boeing maintain a workforce in Wichita.
Wichita has also evolved into a cultural and entertainment center. The vital downtown district offers nightclubs, restaurants, shopping centers, museums and parks. A 15,000 seat arena in the middle of Wichita is under construction with completion slated January 2010. Several universities are in Wichita, the largest being Wichita State University with an enrollment of 15,000 students.
In July 2006, CNN/Money and Money magazine ranked Wichita 9th on its list of the 10 best U.S. big cities in which to live. In 2008, MSN Real Estate ranked Wichita 1st on its list of best affordable cities.
- Name:
- City of Wichita
- Also Known As:
- The Air Capital Of The World
- Type:
- City
- Total Area (sq. mi):
- 138.9
- Total Area (km):
- 359.8
- Land Area (sq mi):
- 135.8
- Land Area (km):
- 351.6
- Water Area (sq mi):
- 3.2
- Water Area (km):
- 8.2
- Latitude:
- 37°41'20" N
- Longitude:
- 97°20'10" W
- Elevation (ft):
- 1299
- Elevation (m):
- 396
- Time Zone:
- Central (CST)
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