One killed when plane from Wichita crashes in New Mexico
Police said the plane, which is registered in Wichita, was attempting an emergency landing.
Teen pleads guilty to murdering former friend outside Wichita smoke shop
A Wichita teen has pleaded guilty to murder and other charges in a fatal shooting at a north-side smoke shop that also involved his father . Tyree Jackson Jr., 19, entered the plea Tuesday instead of proceeding with a jury trial. He is scheduled for sentencing on April 16 on three counts: second-degree reckless...
Woman critically injured in stabbing on North Broadway
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A 31-year-old woman was critically injured in a reported stabbing in downtown Wichita Thursday evening, police said on Friday. The Wichita Police Department responded to the call near the Sunflower Inn near Ninth Street and Broadway. Andrew Ford, a WPD spokesman, said the woman went...
Lots of restaurant openings are happening in Wichita
Finally, I have an all good news Wichita restaurant report to share. It’s full of lots of openings and zero closings. On Wednesday, a new pizza restaurant called The Pinnacle Pizza Company officially opened to the public serving what its owners call Arkansas-style pizza. The restaurant is in a strip center at 832 N....
WPD urges city council to make it easier to shut down buildings tied to...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan is asking the city council to revise its ordinance governing the closure of buildings where crime is a recurring problem, following a fatal shooting Tuesday at a North Broadway apartment building. “We need to do more than make an arrest, we...
DA dismisses homicide case against Wichita man after new info surfaces
The Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office has dropped its case against a Wichita man accused in a fatal shooting in a neighborhood near 21st and Woodlawn in 2020. The voluntary manslaughter charge filed against Zachary Lee Province was dismissed on Feb. 3, court records show. Sedgwick County District Attorney...
KS legislators have attempted to end daylight saving time change – which happens soon
More daylight is on its way, but the spring time change could mean negative side effects for some. People will set their clocks forward one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8 — the beginning of the daylight saving time. The time change will bring later sunsets for the area. Daylight saving time became a legal requirement...
Large Hail and Tornado Threat Possible in Central Kansas
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wichita, Kansas – Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across parts of Kansas later today and continue into the evening, bringing the potential for large hail, damaging winds, and possible...
Man Dead After Shooting Ex-Girlfriend and Ramming Her Car During High Speed Chase
A 19-year-old man is dead after police say he shot his ex-girlfriend and repeatedly rammed his vehicle into hers during a high-speed chase in Wichita, Kansas. According to KAKE, the incident unfolded late Sunday evening when the man allegedly began chasing his 24-year-old ex-girlfriend down a local roadway....
10 Famous People Born In Wichita, Kansas
Wichita may be known for its aviation industry and wide-open plains, but it’s also the hometown of some unforgettable names in entertainment, sports, and culture. These Wichita-born individuals made their mark on the world while carrying a bit of Kansas with them wherever they went. Kirstie Alley (1951–2022)
