Guilty plea in crash that killed Newton woman training for Father Kapaun pilgrimage
A Hutchinson woman has pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash that killed a Newton resident training for a religious walk last year. Laurie Oswald Robinson , 64, was fatally struck by a vehicle while walking across the Southeast 24th Street bridge over I-135 highway in Harvey County on April 8,...
‘Gentleman hero’ saved suffering kitten in KC. Then he had a tear-jerking request
A tiny kitten’s life has been saved thanks to a grieving hero who made a call at the right time in Kansas. When the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City received a call about what looked to be a severely hurt stray kitten, it rushed right over to assist.
Dr. Kevin Harrison brings focus to Cure Violence ICT
Editor’s note: This story is being re-published with permission from The Community Voice through the Wichita Journalism Collaborative. As Wichita continues to grapple with gun violence, Dr. Kevin Harrison is stepping into leadership with a personal mission and strategic vision. Recently named senior program manager...
Fire destroys duplex garage in west Wichita
Just before 2 p.m., firefighters were called to the 10200 block of W. Merton St. for a reported house fire.
Overdose cases spike in Wichita, but police say fewer lives are being lost
According to the Wichita Police Department, there have been 618 non-fatal overdoses so far in 2025. That’s up from 455 last year — a 36% increase.
Spirit AeroSystems workers in Wichita monitor Boeing strike, stay unconcerned for now
Boeing is facing its second strike in less than a year, this time at three defense plants in Missouri and Illinois. The question now becomes how will this affect workers at Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita?. Employees say they're watching what's happening closely, but that they're not too worried. This comes...
Search warrants target transnational drug cartel in Wichita and Sedgwick County
Multiple search warrants were served Wednesday across Wichita and Sedgwick County as part of a year-long investigation into a transnational drug cartel, the Wichita Police Department said.
Ongoing search for ‘I-70 Killer’ continues 33 years later
The St. Charles Police Department is still searching for the "I-70 Killer" who murdered seven women, including Nancy Kitzmiller, along Interstate 70 in the early 1990s, and is offering a $25,000 reward for information.
Spirit AeroSystems posts $1.6B in Q2 revenue but reports $5.36 EPS loss amid ongoing...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Spirit AeroSystems reported 1.6 billion in revenue for the second quarter of 2025, driven by increased production of Boeing 737s and 787s. Despite that growth, the company posted a net loss of $5.36 per share and used $190 million in free cash flow. The losses stem...
An all-you-can-eat chicken wing party returns to Wichita this weekend
A popular summertime food event that Intrust Bank Arena revived in 2024 after a five-year break returns this weekend Wingapalooza , an all-you-can-eat chicken wing event, will be set up on the arena’s main floor from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Ticketholders will be able to wander between booths staffed by local...
