Jeffrey Lutz 2me1m
Digital Producer 241n5t
Wichita, Kan. 2e2x47
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. 2mj6k
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Human remains found in search for missing Kan. woman Jerry McConnell o561
Updated: Jun. 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM CDT
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By Jeffrey Lutz
An autopsy is pending to confirm the identity of the remains.
‘There are no words’: Boy, 13, dies months after suffering brain injury during basketball game 3j4d6a
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 4x4b3d
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 352w6l
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 20713d
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 6046k
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. 4i652
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 f1w1l
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 6n3v2n
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 105x43
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 si1k
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 4wv65
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 276k12
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 6m6g2r
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 t4p1y
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 6q5o6s
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 3z291n
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 373yr
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 3z204y
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 5h1c3v
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 1x6a5
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 1y3p43
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 2h246g
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 69511f
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 4g5ou
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 6v3v3w
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 243329
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 v138
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 1v2x2x
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 6j6t4q
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 5a5u47
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 3q2y4b
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 u672g
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.