Body of missing grandmother inside suitcase dropped off at fire station: ‘This is just...
The body of Lorretta Moody, 67, was dropped off in front of Wichita fire station 22 by two unidentified people in the evening of September 16.
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Off/on rain tracks slowly across Kansas this week
Clouds have been spreading East and scattered showers are lining up over our western counties. This is the start of an unsettled stretch that will last into the weekend. Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman is tracking it and where the most falls in your updated forecast.
Wichita’s largest homeless encampment to close Oct. 12
Wichita’s largest homeless encampment, north of Chapin Park, will be shut down by city officials on Oct. 12, according to letters delivered to camp residents and exclusively obtained by The Journal. Over 80 people lived in the encampment, according to August data. The letters, handed out Wednesday, inform Chapin...
Textron rolls out 500th Citation Latitude
Textron Aviation has rolled out the 500th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet from its manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas, marking a production milestone for the midsize aircraft, the company said. The milestone highlights continued demand for the Citation Latitude, which Textron Aviation describes as the worl
Off and on rain through Saturday
Overnight - Highest rain chances will remain across western Kansas, with some rumbles of thunder likely too. No severe weather is expected, but the rain at time will be steady. Thursday - Areas west of I-135 have a good chance of scattered showers and some storms. Temperatures will remain in...
Sedgwick County Commission votes to increase tag office transaction fee
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Sedgwick County Commission voted to increase the transaction fee at the Tag Office to $7.75. It’s an increase of $2.75 but less than the original $4.50 increase originally proposed. Sedgwick County treasurer Brandi Bailey said the fee is needed to help improve operations at...
Man makes another court appearance in deadly shooting near Wichita speakeasy
Latron Wesley-Osayande faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of 37-year-old William Johnson.
Modern new Old Town shop to offer ‘grandma hobbies’ and is named for two...
Patsy Jo’s Sewing Co. doesn’t open until next week, but Abby Stroot and her mother, Judy, are already getting fantastic feedback from people who are hearing about the shop. The store catering to what Abby Stroot called “grandma hobbies” will have a grand opening at 4 p.m. on Sept. 30 in Old Town at 230 N. Mosley, which
Man accused of shooting at Hutchinson police officer after killing dog
A 49-year-old man was arrested in Hutchinson on Tuesday for allegedly shooting at a law enforcement officer, according to police.
A week after woman’s body found in suitcase, answers remain elusive
The family of Lorretta Moody has set up a GoFundMe page to help with funeral costs after her body was delivered to a Wichita fire station in a suitcase earlier this month. Questions linger about her death. Police said they’re investigating the matter as a homicide, and have asked members of the public to come forward w
