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Hutchinson Firefighters Participate in 9/11 Stair Climbs

Hutchinson Firefighters Participate in 9/11 Stair Climbs

Franki Dixon September 20, 2023

It's a tradition that started in 2003. Firefighters with the Hutchinson Fire Department participated in two 9/11 stair climbs over the weekend. Eleven firefighters participated in events in Wichita...

Eagles vs. Patriots

Eagles vs. Patriots

Franki Dixon September 13, 2023

With Jalen Hurts throwing a touchdown pass and Darius Slay had a 70-yard interception return the Philadelphia Eagles built a big early lead, hanging on to beat the New England Patriots 25-20 on Sunday....

Franki Dixon

Franki Dixon

Franki Dixon August 30, 2023

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Islanders outplayed by Hurricanes in Game 1 loss

Islanders outplayed by Hurricanes in Game 1 loss

Franki Dixon April 20, 2023

If the Islanders can't break through their own zone, they're not winning. Breakouts and special teams, which were the enduring lessons in a tight 2-1 Games 1 loss to Carolina on Monday night at PNC Arena...

Angels' Anthony Rendon suspended after aggressive altercation with A's fan.

Angels’ Anthony Rendon suspended after aggressive altercation with A’s fan.

Franki Dixon April 14, 2023

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon has been suspended for four games following an altercation with an Oakland A's fan this past Thursday. He was originally supposed to be suspended for...

Police surround NY Courthouse and DC Capitol in case of Trump arrest

Police surround NY Courthouse and DC Capitol in case of Trump arrest

Franki Dixon April 6, 2023

Authorities in New York, D.C., and L.A. have ramped up law enforcement presence. A Manhattan prosecutor might charge Trump over him declaring a payment to a p**n star to keep quiet about an affair....

What's Known About the Nashville School Shooting So Far

What’s Known About the Nashville School Shooting So Far

Franki Dixon March 29, 2023

On Tuesday, Nashville authorities released graphic footage showing confrontations between both police and an armed assailant, a woman who attacked an elementary school on Monday morning. Six people...

Parents and teachers protest after school district bans Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus song "Rainbowland"

Parents and teachers protest after school district bans Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus song “Rainbowland”

Franki Dixon March 29, 2023

At Heyer Elementary School, Sarah Schindler's first-grade daughter was looking forward to singing "Rainbowland" by Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus. She had never heard of the song before, but she liked the...

Chicago Bears Looking to Trade the No. 1 pick in NFL Draft

Chicago Bears Looking to Trade the No. 1 pick in NFL Draft

Franki Dixon March 8, 2023

The Chicago Bears are still sitting in a prime position with the No. 1 pick in the 2023's NFL draft and General Manager Ryan Poles is looking to trade back for more picks. According to ESPN, Chicago...

WWII love letters hidden behind wall in New York home delivered to family 80 years later

WWII love letters hidden behind wall in New York home delivered to family 80 years later

Franki Dixon March 1, 2023

It has been reported that love letters have been discovered at a couple's home in Staten Island, New York. Carol Bohlin of Tinmouth, Vermont, her parents' World War II-era love letters provided indelible...

Philadelphia Eagles Fans riot after losing Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs

Philadelphia Eagles Fans riot after losing Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs

Franki Dixon February 20, 2023

Philadelphia fans were pretty upset with how the Super Bowl went on Sunday night as they watched their team lose to 38-35 to the Kansas City Chiefs. Patrick Mahomes scrambled on the Chief's final drive...

Virginia Students Return to School After Teacher Shot By 6-year-old

Virginia Students Return to School After Teacher Shot By 6-year-old

Franki Dixon February 7, 2023

Stronger security and a new school administration welcomes back Richneck Elementary School students back to class on Monday for the first time since a 6-year-old shot his teacher nearly a month ago. New...

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