Wichita KS

The Hutchinson Police Department has arrested a Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office detention deputy on suspicion of child sexual exploitation.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The City of Wichita is trying to make it more difficult for people convicted of crimes to have access in Old Town. A Wichita city ordinance states that if you’ve been convicted of a crime in Old Town, you’re not allowed to return to the district.

Residents served by Public Wholesale Water Supply District #8 and Butler County Rural Water District #3 are under a boil water advisory due to a waterline break causing a loss of pressure in the systems, and customers are urged to take certain precautions until further notice.

A swank new cigar bar is about to open on the top floor of one of Wichita’s most recognized buildings — but you’ll need to be a member to enjoy it and its sweeping downtown views. The same goes for a new upscale dining room, which recently opened on the top floor of the same building and also offers top-floor views,...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Wichita Public Schools spokesperson said that Northwest High School went on lockout this afternoon. The decision was made in response to an apparent “shots fired” call at a nearby QuikTrip at 13th and Tyler. Police have not confirmed the nature of the call...

A Wichita high school was on a precautionary lockdown Wednesday after a report of shots fired at a nearby convenience store, the Wichita Police Department said on Facebook . Northwest High School initially called for a full lockdown of the school but later changed that to a “lock-in,” the police department post said....

Police are investigating a suspicious death on the north side of the city. Few details were available Tuesday evening, other than that human remains had been discovered earlier in the day in the 2800 block of North Mascot. Wichita Police Department spokesman Brad Wright said a call about the remains “came in at 11:28...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Parts of Kansas received more than 8 inches of rain and it created flooding across Rice, Ellsworth, Saline, Lincoln, and Ottawa counties. It will take a few days for the high water to recede, but scattered storm chances do continue through Wednesday. Tuesday will be a...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate 16-year-old Julian Silvey. Police said Julian was last seen around 8 p.m. in the 3500 block of North Inwood Street, wearing a gray shirt with a WSU logo, black shorts, and no shoes.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita is stepping up its fight against illegal dumping. On Tuesday, City Council passed an ordinance 7-0 to raise fines and add new cameras in problem areas. The penalty for illegal dumping will be no less than a $1,00 fine and no more than a $1,500...