Good morning, Wichita.

On Tuesday, over 500 volunteers packed 12,000 bags of fresh pears at the Kansas Food Bank in Wichita—an effort to help families facing hunger by providing nutritious produce in a 12-hour event.

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A family in Andover started a petition to save a treehouse built behind their property near Redbud Trail after receiving a city letter to tear it down.

The treehouse, intended for kids and neighborhood use, has rallied local support.

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Cheesecake Factory is set to open today at Bradley Fair in Wichita — the new restaurant will offer its signature menu and dining experience for local patrons.

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Cheesecake Factory will open its new restaurant at Bradley Fair soon & welcome guests on its opening day, offering a fresh dining option for local residents.

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Wichita Public Schools allocated an extra $1.13 million for fuel to cover buses + other vehicles as diesel prices rose to about $6.15 per gallon locally.

The district made its first significant fuel budget increase since the pandemic.

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Newton High School hosted its CTE Fair on Tuesday, offering programs in agriculture, automotive, culinary, and more to help students secure internships + career experience.

Students from nearby schools also joined for hands-on learning + skill building.

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State appellate judges ordered the Department of Labor to review LJ Beck Roofing's overtime ruling from work done between April 2019 and April 2022, saying the agency mixed up state and federal law.

The ruling means future claims will be judged by state minimum wage rules.

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Comanche County emergency management warns that widespread rainfall from hurricane remnants may rapidly flood gravel and dirt roads, affecting bus routes and first-response access; officials urge residents to avoid water-covered roads and follow safety measures.

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