Wichita KS

Following a deadly fire that destroyed Wichita’s original Kansas Masonic Home in 1916, the Freemasons of Kansas were determined to erect a new set of buildings that wouldn’t burn. A 1916 Wichita Beacon article quoted one Mason as saying the new home, for elderly Masons and orphaned children, “will be here for centuries

DERBY, Kan. (KWCH) - Two Flock cameras used by police to photograph license plates were cut down in Derby, and police are investigating. An orange cone marks where one of the cameras used to stand. The other was located at the QuikTrip on K-15. Resident raises concerns about camera use.

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HAYSVILLE, Kan. (KWCH) - A traffic stop in Haysville Thursday morning led to the arrest of 19-year-old Josias Perkins. His family is now looking for answers as to why it happened. Traffic stop escalates. Police say Perkins was going 36 mph in a 20 mph school zone and originally did...

Goddard is joining a growing list of Wichita suburbs drafting rules for electric and motorized personal vehicles. The City Council reviewed a proposed ordinance Tuesday and is aiming for a Sept. 8 vote. FULL STORY: This Wichita suburb is the latest to tackle e-vehicle regulations Here are key takeaways: Under the propo

SEDGWICK COUNTY — One of three suspects accused in the drug overdose death of a 15-year-old Kansas girl will learn his fate Friday. Niklas Wiley, 24, will appear for a sentencing hearing in the courtroom of Judge Jeffrey Syrios. In June, Wiley pleaded guilty to distribution of a controlled substance causing death and a

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A former Kansas detective accused of felony crimes is due in court Thursday. Shawn McMahon, 57, Wichita, is scheduled to attend an arraignment hearing in the courtroom of Judge Kevin Smith. He could be asked how he will plead to charges of making false information and interference with law enforcement

A north Wichita suburb is asking its residents to get artsy. Kechi has opened applications for residents of both Kechi and the surrounding area to paint its 90 to 100 fire hydrants — a program that first occurred in 2020. “Our mayor at the time . . . wanted to come up with a way to get people out, still separate, but b

Overnight - A very low chance of a few storms impacting northwest/western Kansas, but it does remain a possibility. Friday - It will be getting hotter, but most of Kansas will come in under 100 degrees. South winds will start to ramp up across central and western Kansas. Weekend -...

Four people have been arrested after multiple law enforcement agencies served a narcotics search warrant at a home south of Haysville on Thursday. Deputies with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, accompanied by agents and officers with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Kansas Highway Patrol Air Support Unit, ex