Judge tosses self-defense motion in March fatal shooting
Jaden Watts, the teen accused in a March shooting that killed Demarc Burgess in southeast Wichita, was denied a motion to dismiss the charges by Judge Tyler Roush and remains jailed on $1 million bond.
Derby House Fire Started by Dog Eating Banana Bread
Fire officials in the City of Derby say a Thursday evening house fire was started by an unusual source. The culprit? A dog trying to eat some banana bread. The homeowners were not home at the time the fire started around 7pm last night. Investigators say the family dog was trying to get to a loaf of banana bread on...
Gilley’s, the new entertainment complex and casino in Park City, to open in December
The newest entertainment attraction and casino for the state of Kansas is scheduled to open in December. Make way for Gilley’s, who is ready to redefine what it means to play, party, and experience country-western fun. The entertainment complex and casino being developed by local businessman Phil Ruffin which...
Security officer knocked unconscious during fight between Wichita high school students
Wichita police officers responded to an officer-in-trouble call at West High School after a student knocked a USD 259 security officer unconscious during a lunch-time fight. Two West students, a 15-year-old girl and a 17-year-old girl, began fighting, police said. The 17-year-old struck a USD 259 security officer in...
Jail inmate sentenced for throwing boiling water on a Sedgwick Co. detention deputy
Jail inmate sentenced for throwing boiling water on a Sedgwick Co. detention deputy Jail inmate sentenced for throwing boiling water on a Sedgwick Co. detention deputy
Mental Health Town Hall tonight in Wichita
The Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas and Sedgwick County's COMCARE will host a Mental Health Town Hall in Wichita to discuss new trends in mental health services and ensuring accessible, high-quality care.
Popular Kansas attraction asks for public’s help after several artifacts go missing
A popular attraction near Wichita is asking for the public’s help after several one-of-a-kind artifacts went missing this week. Field Station: Dinosaurs, located in Derby, posted on Facebook Wednesday, Aug. 27 informing the public of the missing items. “Recently, multiple items were stolen from Field Station:...
Sedgwick County honors late Judge Bruce Brown
Sedgwick County is remembering Judge Bruce Brown, who served on the district court for nearly two decades, following news of his passing.
Country singer Gavin Adcock’s show erupts as fan storms stage, gets tackled
Gavin Adcock's recent concert was interrupted when an unruly fan jumped the barricade and onto the stage, where he was tackled by a security guard and escorted off the stage.
Wichita Habitat for Humanity hosts 5th Annual Legislative Build
Wichita’s Habitat for Humanity will host its 5th Annual Legislative Build on August 27 and 28. The event aims to bring together local and state legislators, community leaders, housing advocates, and families to participate in a hands-on home rehabilitation project and learn about the urgent need for affordable...