Preliminary Hearing for Kansas Labor Day robbery, killing
SEDGWICK COUNTY — A suspect accused in a deadly Labor Day weekend robbery, killing is due back in court Wednesday. Lafayette J. Washington, 21, is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Judge Jeffrey Goering's courtroom, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. The judge will determine whether...
Data centers’ air pollution associated with lung issues: Report
Emissions from data centers can cause breathing issues and premature deaths for those living nearby, according to a new report.
The sixth SK Donuts is now open on W. 21st St.
Only one industry in Wichita is growing faster than car washes and that’s donut shops. The sixth Wichita-area SK Donuts just recently opened in the former NAS Kitchen space at 1920 W. 21st. street. 1920 W. 21st St., WIchita, KS 67203. 316-352-7016. Monday-Saturday: 4:30am – 2pm. Sunday: 6am...
Historic B-29 “DOC” and B-25 “Miss Mitchell” to Visit St. Paul July 16–19 for...
Doc’s Friends, Inc., Wichita, KS, the nonprofit organization that operates the Boeing B-29 Superfortress known as “DOC”, has announced that the aircraft will make a tour stop in St. Paul, Minnesota, July 16–19, 2026. The visit will be part of the B-29 DOC History Restored Tour and will feature a joint appearance with...
Thieves steal bronze flowers from favorite Wichita picnic spot in Riverside Park
The greens of daffodils are starting to show around Wichita, but the scene at the pond at Park Villa — a favorite Riverside Park picnic spot at 10th and Bitting — is not quite as idyllic. The five bronze flower fountains that have graced the pond since 2003 have been stolen. When the act happened is not clear....
WSU museum launches adopt-a-sculpture campaign with $150,000 gift
Wichita State University announced the launch of the Ulrich Museum's Adopt-a-Sculpture Campaign on Tuesday.
Wichita South’s Katelyn Hall – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Supplement World
Wichita South’s Katelyn Hall is not just a skilled cheerleader but her head coach Raigan Pankratz talks about her stand out attitude and all around kindness,. “She brings a positive light to our team each year. She is dependable in all aspects; I can count on her to not only lead cheers but also be a friend to a...
Traffic stop turns into crash
Man accused of crashing stolen car while fleeing Butler County deputy. A Butler County deputy was running radar at around 5:40 a.m. and spotted a Kia passenger car going 90 mph on U.S 54 near Santa Fe Lake Road, where the speed limit is 65, Undersheriff Damion Cundiff said in a release. The deputy attempted to stop...
Father of 4 Dies After Becoming Trapped in Grain Bin
It's every farmer's worst nightmare come true. Police were called around 2:30 p.m. local time on Feb. 21 regarding a grain bin accident in Newton, Kansas. Three men were inside. One man was killed after the soybeans inside a large grain bin "suddenly shifted." The contents trapped and buried the...
‘Nobody’s ever prepared for a call like that’: 911 director recalls Hesston shooting
"You still remember sights, sounds. It's all still up there."
