Trial set for man charged in deadly Wichita hit-and-run
During an arraignment in Sedgwick County District Court, Chance Flores-Leach entered a plea of not guilty.
Cold-case tip leads to dig near Towanda mobile home park
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Butler County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the presence of an excavator near a mobile home park in Towanda is connected with a reported tip on a nearly three-decade-old cold case. The dig, concentrated on an area between a street and a privacy fence line,...
Arraignment hearing for Kan. man accused of killing his neighbor
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused of killing his neighbor is due back in court Wednesday. Allan Taylor Gunneson, 38, will attend an arraignment hearing in the courtroom of Judge Seth Rundle, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. The judge could as Gunneson to enter a plea. He is charged with manslaughter and aggravated assault in the death of his neighbor 48...
Kansas Mother Allegedly Strangled 15-Month-Old Son, Claimed He Choked on His Food
A Kansas mother has been arrested after she allegedly killed her 15-month-old son by strangling him but told police he had choked on food. Shanna Kay Whitton has been charged with one count each of felony first-degree murder, abuse of a child, aggravated child endangerment, and aggravated arson in connection with the death of her […]
Wichita Meals on Wheels reiterates need for local support after MacKenzie Scott donates $70M...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Senior Services of Wichita issued a statement on Wednesday clarifying its funding after MacKenzie Scott made a $70 million donation to Meals on Wheels of America. “While local impact is part of Meals on Wheels America’s multi-year approach, it’s important to note that Senior Services operates...
Wichita man arrested at Law Enforcement Center on manslaughter warrant
A Wichita man involved in a fatal crash in southwest Kansas two years ago was arrested Tuesday by Riley County Police. Nicholas Biddle was taken into custody on a Seward County District Court warrant listing charges of involuntary manslaughter, reckless driving, speeding and failure to yield at a stop or yield sign. The charges stem from a June 2024 crash involving Biddle, resulting in...
Vehicle destroyed in Haven fire Tuesday
HAVEN, Kan. — A vehicle was destroyed in a fire Tuesday afternoon in Haven, according to Reno County Fire District officials. Crews were dispatched around 4:30 p.m. to the intersection of Fourth Street and Salina Street. Upon arrival, firefighters found the vehicle fully involved in flames. The cause of...
A new restaurant opened Monday in a familiar space. Here’s what to know:
The building at 120 N. West St. sat empty for months after Bella Vita Bistro left in August. Now David’s Mexican Grill & Bar has opened in the remodeled space, bringing a sit-down restaurant with a full bar to West Street. FULL STORY: A Familiar West Street Space Gets New Life as David’s Mexican Grill Here are key takeaways: • David’s Mexican Grill & Bar opened...
Pet killed in S. Wichita house fire
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - One dog died and another was injured in a south Wichita house fire reported about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 1400 block of West 35th Street South, in a neighborhood northeast of Interstate 235 and South Seneca. At the scene, 12 News spoke with the homeowner,...
Foxi Ice Cream: hand-crafted ice cream in Maize, KS
Just in time for summer is a brand new ice cream shop serving all hand-crafted deliciousness made on site. It’s Foxi Ice Cream, located at 436 S. Khedive St. right across the street from the Maize City Park. 436 S. Khedive St., Maize, KS 67101. Tuesday-Saturday: Noon – 7pm...
