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• Woman Hit by SUV

  Christina Cole | February 11, 2007 5:44 PM | 0 CommentsWichita, KS

  A woman was hit by an SUV last night, just before 7pm when she stepped in the way of an oncoming car, Wichita Falls Police report.The accident took place at the intersection of Harrison and Elizabeth. The 35-year-old woman failed to yield the car and that is when she was hit by a Hyundai.She was transported to the hospital where she was treated and then released.

• 4 Killed in Car Accidents as Snow Storm Rolls across Plains

  Christina Cole | January 23, 2007 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsWichita, KS

  A winter storm rolled across the Plains states on Saturday and with it caused several car accidents that killed at least four people within two states.Heavy snow hit western and central Kansas, limiting visibility and creating hazardous driving conditions.A couple and their 20-month-old daughter were killed when their car drove off U.S. 50 and collided with two other cars, said authorities. The...

• Accident at Deadly Intersection

  Christina Cole | January 05, 2007 2:34 AM | 0 CommentsWichita, KS

  Two people escaped serious injury in a car accident this morning at U.S. 54 ands 215th Street in Goddard - the very same intersection which a 26-year-old man was killed at just last night.A woman was heading west on U.S. 54, attempting to turn onto southbound 215th, Police Chief George Bloesing said. A man that was driving east on U.S. 54 hit her car, veered into a ditch and crashed into a...

• Two Die in Collision near Independence

  Christina Cole | December 13, 2006 1:07 AM | 0 CommentsWichita, KS

  On Monday, two Cherryvale residents were killed in a car-semi collision east of Independence in Montgomery County. Gerald Steffen, 75 and Jeanette Steffen 68, were dead at the scene of the 1 p.m. accident, reported the Kansas Highway patrol. The report said Gerald Steffen was driving a 1996 Nissan pickup truck east on US-160 highway when he failed to stop at a stop sign and drove into the path...

• Rat Poison cause of Pet Food Recall

  Christina Cole | March 26, 2007 12:57 AM | 0 CommentsWichita, KS

  State Officials announced rat poison was found in the recalled pet food from last week and linked to the deaths of at least 16 cats and dogs.At this time it is unclear just how many deaths could end up linked to the "cuts and gravy" style foods produced by Menu Foods that is sold under 95 brand names. Scientists are expected more deaths to be announced in the coming weeks.Aminopterin, a cancer...

• Fisher Price "Laugh & Learn" Recalled

  Christina Cole | February 18, 2007 9:37 PM | 0 CommentsWichita, KS

  Fisher Price toy recall involves 500,000 "Laugh and Learn" bunny toys that have been sold in the Unite States due to a potential choking hazard.The pink pompom nose can detach from the bunny, posing a choking hazard to children. The toy recall involves the Laugh and Learn Learning Bunny. Product numbers involved in the recall are: K0468, K2960, K2961, K2962, K2963, K2964, K2965, K3440, K6898,...

• Emerson Ceiling Fans Recalled

  Christina Cole | December 13, 2006 12:55 AM | 0 CommentsWichita, KS

  Approximately 4,000 60-inch ceiling fans are being recalled by Emerson Electric Co. because the blades can potentially fall off. The brackets that hold the fan blades can break and cause the blades to detach. Falling pieces can hit and injure innocent bystanders.Emerson Electric Co. has received one report of a blade striking a consumer in the head. Additionally, the company is aware of six...

• Consolidated, Ex-employees, Agree to Terms in Class-Action Suit

  Christina Cole | December 12, 2006 12:47 AM | 0 CommentsWichita, KS

  98 people that were laid off and filed suit, will end with judge's approval of agreement. Former employees of Consolidated Manufacturing have come to a tentative settlement agreement with the company in conjunction with February's unexpected mass layoff. The agreement, still awaiting judge's approval, will end a class action lawsuit filed in June by 98 employees alleging the company violated...

• Settlement with Consolidated Workers Approved by Judge

  Christina Cole | December 28, 2006 11:07 PM | 0 CommentsWichita, KS

  On Thursday, a Wichita judge approved a settlement agreement in a class action suit brought upon by employees of Consolidated Manufacturing.Checks made out to the 98 employees involved in the suit should be sent before year end, said the employees' representative. "They have ten days, so theoretically they can issue them New Year's Eve," said Spahn.The suite alleges the company violated Federal...