Court affirms woman’s conviction in Old Town killing
The Kansas Supreme Court on Friday upheld the felony murder conviction of a Wichita woman sentenced to life in prison for a fatal 2023 shooting in Old Town.
East High School lockout lifted after knife incident, suspect in custody
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — Wichita police responded to East High School around 9:40 a.m. after a 16-year-old boy reportedly armed with a knife approached a group of students in the 2100 block of East Douglas. The students called 911 and ran toward the school. East High was placed on...
Motorcyclist dead in Reno County crash
The sheriff's office said a motorcycle crashed into the back of a van.
Wichita man sentenced to life for killing estranged wife
Joshua Orlando had pleaded guilty to felony first-degree murder and aggravated kidnapping in the death of 25-year-old Ivy Unruh.
‘We were stunned’: High water bills in Kechi will be investigated
"What we are seeing when we look at all these accounts is increased usage at the meter. What is causing that increased usage, we don't know."
The restaurateur taking over the Chico’s restaurant space has ties to Kwan Court
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. Tran said on Friday that his lease is expiring at
Former Kansas postmaster admits to manipulating money orders, embezzling $26,700
A former postmaster in western Kansas has pleaded guilty to misappropriation of postal funds after investigators uncovered a scheme involving falsified money orders.
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible across KAKEland tonight
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) — Tonight's sky has something to offer beyond the heat. A partial lunar…
Wichita Orpheum reveals massive makeover before grand opening this weekend
Wichita Orpheum reveals massive makeover before grand opening this weekend. The 15-month interior restoration project focused on the stage, main auditorium, mezzanine, and grand balcony. Executive Director, Stacee Olden, said the Andalusian style architecture, designed by John Eberson in 1922, was part of the vision wh
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Quarter Of a Century of Service
Today, I salute Wichita Navy Veteran Larry Wise. Wichita native Larry Wise joined the Navy in 1972 to avoid going into the Army, serving on the USS Ranger near Vietnam. After a brief departure from service, his father’s encouragement led him to reenlist. Wise spent years aboard multiple ships,...

















