Sedgwick County considering $10.3 million settlement in Cedric Lofton case
Earlier this month, a federal jury found five detention center employees liable in a civil trial over the in-custody death of Cedric "CJ" Lofton.
One man arrested out of state as another pleads no contest in Winfield shooting
A man was arrested in connection with a Kansas shooting this week, while another took a plea deal in the case.
The Coop Chicken Fingers expands into Hutchinson and Wichita
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Crispy, hand-breaded chicken fingers, house-made sauces and a full lineup of combo meals are coming to Hutchinson this spring. The Coop Chicken Fingers plans to open at 420 E. 30th Ave., in the former Taco John’s building, with a target launch in early May. The Hutchinson store will mark the...
Wichita Man Arrested for Alleged Bookmaking at Casino
A Wichita man who has been arrested for allegedly running a bookmaking operation at Kansas Star Casino is currently facing a long list of charges, including counts of commercial gambling and proxy betting
16-year-old arrested, one hurt in shooting after sale turns sour in west Wichita
A 16-year-old boy was arrested in a Wednesday night shooting that hospitalized a 21-year-old man after the two met for a sale of items, Wichita police said Thursday. The victim, a Wichita man, is in stable condition. Police are looking for a second suspect. Police were first called at 8:35 p.m. after the victim drove...
Woman dies after rollover crash near Winfield
Witnesses stopped and helped the woman until first responders arrived.
Engineers visit Wichita elementary school to spark interest in the career
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Engineers from Garver visited Oatville Elementary School Thursday to introduce students to engineering and encourage them to consider it as a career path. Students worked alongside the engineers to build structures using toothpicks, marshmallows and dry pasta noodles. The event is designed to...
Mild for now, but some icy areas Sunday
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Some very mild weather can be expected through Saturday, but another push of winter weather is going to surge south by Saturday night and the second half of the weekend is colder. There is a threat of some icy areas Sunday morning along and north of I-70, but significant ice buildup is unlikely.
Deputies: Stolen car clocked at 120 mph in chase before Wichita crash
As the deputy pursued the vehicle, the sheriff's office said the Kia reached speeds over 120 mph and drove through two red lights in Andover.
Newton finalizes firework regulations for 2026
The Newton City Commission took final action on firework sales and days that those may be set off at Tuesday's meeting.
