Wichita KS

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Joshua Orlando was sentenced Friday to life in prison by Judge Jeffrey Goering in Sedgwick County District Court, following his conviction July 1, 2026, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. Joshua Orlando, 29, of Wichita pleaded guilty to first-degree felony murder and aggravat

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WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Two people are in critical condition following a crash northwest of Wichita. Dispatch confirmed the crash happened at the intersection of Ridge Road and west 61st Street North. The crash was reported at 7:06 p.m. on Saturday, with information indicating two vehicles were involved. Ridge Road...

The Kansas Highway Patrol named Autum Copridge an honorary trooper for her brave intervention after helping someone experiencing a mental crisis on Interstate 135.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Having trouble watching Channel 12?. On Friday night, we lost power to our transmitter. Our engineers are aware and are working to get it fixed as soon as possible. In the meantime, you can watch 12 News through our free livestream on our website by clicking...

Haysville teen arrested after traffic stop tells his story after release on an ‘own recognizance’ bond. Perkins said he now has injuries all over his body after being tased by Haysville police officers multiple times. Perkins said he was taking his younger sister to school when a police officer pulled behind him on the

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - At the end of a hot summer, one Haysville family was the lucky recipient of a free air conditioning unit, thanks to a Wichita HVAC company that wanted to give back to their community. Hannah and Murl Brown live in Haysville with their three daughters. They...

The City of Wichita announced the appointment of a new assistant city manager on Friday.

SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH) — A former Sedgwick County Sheriff’s detective accused of mishandling child crime cases is headed for trial. Shawn McMahon worked in the Internet Crimes Against Children unit. Prosecutors say he improperly closed cases and failed to investigate complaints. McMahon is charged with two counts

The restaurant owner who plans to take over the Chico’s Mexcian Restaurant space at 4407 W. Maple after it closes in mid-September has identified himself. It’s Jacky Chan Sushi owner Binh Tran, whose late-night sushi restaurant has operated at 7820 E. Harry since 2015. Jacky Chan Sushi will...