Jeffrey Lutz 5ta6q
Digital Producer 3x3j5z
Wichita, Kan. 6y4i3d
Jeff is a lifelong Wichitan except for one year spent in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio and one summer spent in Atlanta. He is a proud graduate of Wichita North High School and Wichita State University. His life's greatest ion is the music of the Eagles, followed closely by the Cleveland Guardians, his cats (especially Nettie Harris), naps and his family. Not necessarily in that order. He co-hosts "The Drive With Bob and Jeff," weekdays on KFH Radio and spent 17 years in print journalism. He lives in western Sedgwick County with his wife, daughter, and the aforementioned (and especially adorable) cats. 306k6v
Education 1h665p
‘There are no words’: Boy, 13, dies months after suffering brain injury during basketball game 4b2p3f
Updated: May 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz and Jordan Gartner
A 13-year-old boy from Wichita who suffered a brain injury in March while playing in a basketball tournament has died.
Jayhawk Conference to require 25% of spots go to Kan. athletes 1h164l
Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
The policy will take effect in 2026 and apply to all sports offered.
Kansas exceeds national average for SNAP payment errors 3a5d6n
Updated: Apr. 24, 2025 at 7:21 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
The federal government has pushed for reform.
Udall marking 70th anniversary of Kansas’ most deadly tornado 6x6wk
Updated: Apr. 22, 2025 at 8:23 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Approximately 80 people were killed when the F5 tornado hit Udall.
On This Day: Pope Alexander II dies in 11th century 6m1m1e
Updated: Apr. 21, 2025 at 7:26 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Pope Alexander II was the 156th pope, and he held the title from Sept. 30, 1061 until April 21, 1073.
‘Monster’ under bed leads to child endangerment arrest in Barton Co. 5rt2b
Updated: Mar. 26, 2025 at 10:29 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Deputies were called to a disturbance in the 2000 block of Patton road.
Roads closed across western Kansas due to winter weather 1f545d
Updated: Mar. 19, 2025 at 8:21 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
There have been numerous vehicle crashes and semi-trucks blocking roadways.
4 dogs up for adoption after being abandoned on Kansas Turnpike b434h
Updated: Jan. 14, 2025 at 8:21 AM CST
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Call the sheriff’s office at (620) 341-3205 if you’re interested in adopting any of all of the dogs.
City of Wichita, Sedgwick Co. release independent audit of response to deadly Wichita apartment fire 3c48
Updated: Dec. 16, 2024 at 11:36 AM CST
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Independent firm Jensen Hughes found an unorganized rescue effort involving a number of systemic shortcomings in the response to the deadly fire.
Top tight end Linkon Cure signs letter of intent with Kansas State rk2n
Updated: Dec. 4, 2024 at 9:21 AM CST
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Many experts believed he would flip and sign with Oregon on Wednesday.
Tyson Foods informs employees Emporia plant to close in February 57y3j
Updated: Dec. 2, 2024 at 12:16 PM CST
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By Jeffrey Lutz and Roman Campa
The planned action by Tyson will affect more than 800 employees at the Emporia facility.
On This Day: Tomb of the Unknown Solider dedicated in Washington 157353
Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 10:18 AM CST
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By Jeffrey Lutz
The United States had about two million soldiers in Europe when hostilities ceased with the g of the (World War I) armistice
Kansas Gas customers will see rate increase next month 4g5m5k
Updated: Oct. 3, 2024 at 10:50 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
The new rates will take effect on Nov. 1.
Avery Johnson shatters $20K goal with help from BYU fans 3d3k40
Updated: Sep. 24, 2024 at 10:48 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
The new goal is $80,000.
Domestic dispute leads to shooting near Wichita elementary school 5o4ak
Updated: Sep. 23, 2024 at 9:30 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
A secretary from Cessna Elementary said the school is locked down.
Kobach leads multi-state effort to keep ag workers from unionizing 4i273k
Updated: Aug. 27, 2024 at 7:19 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
As of now, American ag workers do not have the right to unionize.
16-year-old roofer electrocuted while working at an airport 1g27y
Updated: Aug. 13, 2024 at 5:17 PM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz and Debra Worley
A 16-year-old was electrocuted Tuesday morning while working for a roofing company on a city building in Kansas.
Former Marion police chief will face criminal charge in newspaper raid z3847
Updated: Aug. 5, 2024 at 10:00 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz, Gabriela Hernandez and Branden Stitt
Gideon Cody resigned in October, a week after an announcement during a City Council meeting that he had been suspended.
Former MLB players to attend Jackie Robinson statue unveiling 1u2v4i
Updated: Aug. 2, 2024 at 11:09 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
League 42 founder and chairman Bob Lutz made the announcement Friday on social media.
First responders rescue toddler trapped inside PVC pipe 2z6y
Updated: Jul. 31, 2024 at 4:59 PM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz, Gabriela Hernandez and Andrew McMunn
Officers came up with a unique plan to rescue the baby from the pipe, some 10 to 12 feet deep.
KU basketball players part of antitrust lawsuit against NCAA 1l662a
Updated: Jul. 2, 2024 at 1:01 PM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
The class-action lawsuit was filed Monday in U.S. District Court in New York.
Man who raised concerns about Boeing dies from sudden infection, family says 194d1s
Updated: May 2, 2024 at 7:02 PM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz, Shawn g and Jordan Gartner
A whistleblower who raised concerns about the Boeing 737 Max while working for Spirit Aerosystems, a supplier for the airline, has died.
Derek Schmidt announces Congressional run in Kansas' Second District 26e3i
Updated: Apr. 26, 2024 at 7:39 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Schmidt was Kansas’ Attorney General for 12 years.
Zoo preparing for ‘baby boom’ announces fifth elephant pregnancy 3713b
Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 10:14 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz, Joliyah Daughtry and Dorothy Sedovic
A zoo in Kansas already expecting an “elephant baby boom” in 2025 announced a fifth elephant is pregnant.
Kansas Highway Patrol ordered to pay more than $2M for ‘two-step’ approach 6s586e
Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 7:19 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz and Brock Wilson
The judgment stems from a 2019 lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union.
Affidavit: Veronica Butler involved in custody dispute with a suspect in her death 6l1s4y
Updated: Apr. 15, 2024 at 1:03 PM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Butler’s usual supervisor was initially unavailable on the day of her disappearance.
Police make arrest in Jackie Robinson statue theft 475n5c
Updated: Feb. 13, 2024 at 11:45 AM CST
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By Jeffrey Lutz and Gray News staff
Authorities said there would be more arrests.
Zoo announces 4 elephants are pregnant at the same time 5f4a18
Updated: Dec. 29, 2023 at 12:23 PM CST
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By Jeffrey Lutz and Emily Van de Riet
A zoo in Kansas has announced that four of its elephants are pregnant at the same time.
At least 4 elephants pregnant at Sedgwick County Zoo, herd growing 5t6h47
Updated: Dec. 28, 2023 at 11:10 AM CST
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By Jeffrey Lutz and Joliyah Daughtry
Elephants are pregnant for about 18-22 months, so it could be up to a year before the first baby is born.
A hippopotamus for Christmas: Hippo born at Tanganyika 561i4b
Updated: Dec. 21, 2023 at 7:43 AM CST
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Posie and Pluto, the only pygmy hippo parents in Kansas, have lived at Tanganyika since 2014.
Wichita firefighters union claims dispatch errors contributed to woman’s fire-related death 4me22
Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 12:57 PM CST
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By Jeffrey Lutz, Shawn g and Branden Stitt
The two-alarm fire happened at Brookhollow Apartments near Central and Rock Road, at around 4 a.m. on Oct. 13.
A League of Her Own: Kansas woman who played in AAGPBL kept alive by words, memories 495kz
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 10:46 PM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Away from her home south of Hutchinson for the first time at age 17, Joyce Barnes was pursuing an opportunity that hadn’t previously existed for her or any other woman – professional baseball.