Kobach says suspect in western Kansas homicide defied deportation order
The Kansas Attorney General's Office said it will be prosecuting a man charged with killing another man at a western Kansas livestock facility.
Kan. woman who shot at egg throwing vandals faced a jusdge
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A woman arrested after a shooting at vandals who three eggs at her home from a moving vehicle made her first court appearance Thursday. Eryicia Burns,21, was charged with criminal discharge of a firearm into an occupied vehicle and four counts of aggravated assault, according to the Sedgwick County Dis
Wichita State moves forward with plans to close two off-campus facilities
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — Wichita State University is moving forward with plans to close two of its off-campus facilities. In a press release, WSU announced the closure of the WSU West and Old Town locations. The university says the plan continues to align its physical footprint with evolving priorities.
Festival organizers question heavy police presence in Old Town
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — The Wichita Police Department released a statement after social media posts accused officers of targeting an event. Organizers for the Fall Fest 2K26 say they don’t understand why police force was used. The two-part music festival took place at Wave Outdoors where a concert...
Wichita City Council clears hurdle for next phase of Redbud Trail construction
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - In an expected move at its meeting on Tuesday, the Wichita City Council approved an agreement and funding for Phase 2 of the Redbud Trail from Woodlawn to K-96. The measure passed 5-2, with Mayor Lily Wu and Vice Mayor Dalton Glasscock voting in the minority opposition. Wu cited budgetary concern
These 8 Kansas BBQ Joints Smoke The Burnt Ends Locals Wait For
Burnt ends are one of Kansas City’s greatest gifts to the food world, and Kansas takes them seriously. These caramelized, smoky cubes of beef sell out fast, draw long lines, and turn regular lunch breaks into planned events. From old fire stations in Wichita to a roadside spot in...
Lines at Wichita 7 Brew shops stretched out into the streets Monday. Here’s why:
My husband called me from the parking lot of the Lowe’s at Maple and Ridge on Monday morning sounding a bit frantic. He’d gone to pick up a tool but had found himself stuck in the parking lot, unable to exit. “Something,” he said gravely “is going on at 7 Brew.” Because I doubt Travis was the only Wichitan who noticed
Railroad repairs in Cowley County to create 40-mile detour
Starting Wednesday, K-15 will be closed at the railroad crossing just before U.S. Highway 77 in Cowley County.
Record-breaking heat continues for a few more days
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The heat continues to shatter records in Wichita. On Monday, the city reached 104 degrees, breaking an old record set in 1947. The National Weather Service also added that Wichita broke the record for the most 100-degree days in September, with seven. The KSN Storm Track 3 team said some relief [
Wichita police address social media concerns over large Old Town presence
Wichita police address social media concerns over large Old Town presence. The police department said it is providing a statement to "provide accurate information and additional context" while sharing this video of multiple fights that occurred in the area on Sunday night.
