City of Derby grapples with loss of Rock Regional Hospital after bankruptcy closure
Derby is going into the second week of the new year without its only full service hospital. Rock Regional Hospital has officially shut its doors, leaving the city's thousands of residents without local inpatient care and forcing patients to find care elsewhere. The hospital filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy last...
Nurses of Rock Regional speak out about their employment at the hospital
Nurses of Rock Regional speak out about their employment at the hospital. A nurse with 25 years of experience, who had worked at Rock Regional for six months, explains what life will be like for Derby residents now that its main hospital has closed, 15 minutes further for care.
Police warn of viral ‘door kick’ TikTok challenge in Benton
Police in Benton are warning families about a viral TikTok trend known as the “door kick” or “door knock” challenge after reports of kids running through neighborhoods late at night and ringing doorbells.
Crime Stoppers: Bold burglary at Academy Sports in NE Wichita
It's another bold burglary, this time at the Academy Sports in northeast Wichita at K-96 and Greenwich Road. Security video shows three men walk into the store. You see them picking up clothing, then as quickly as they came in, they left carrying more than $1,500 worth of expensive athletic wear.
Wichita family says alleged interference with first responders may have led to woman’s death
Wichita family says alleged interference with first responders may have led to woman's death. After a two-year battle with kidney disease and congestive heart failure, Sheets says Mceachern died the night of December 10 at a Wichita hospital.
Over 50 firefighters contain house fire that spread to multiple homes in Wichita
Crews responded at around 3:45 p.m. to a house fire in the 1500 block of North St. Francis. They arrived to find heavy fire at the rear of a home, which had spread to neighboring properties.
Kansas House Fire Causes Heavy Damage, No Injuries Reported
Kansas Crews Battle Large House Fire, No Injuries When I first looked into this incident, one thing stood out immediately: […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
‘Worst event of my life’: Sheriff Easter remembers brother’s sacrifice 30 years later
Sedgwick County Deputy Kevin Easter was killed in the line of duty 30 years ago Thursday while chasing a suspect.
Burn pit blamed as cause of fire in north Wichita
Firefighters found heavy fire behind the home, which spread to several sheds and fences and also damaged the outside of a house and a car.
Woman dies days after being hit by vehicle in Wichita
She was taken to the hospital, where she was expected to recover. But she died a few days later.
