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Police identify teen killed in north Wichita crash

Police identify teen killed in north Wichita crash

Officers responded just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday to a single-vehicle crash in the 700 block of East 17th Street North, near Santa Fe.

7-year-old Kansas girl injured by stray arrow while on school playground

7-year-old Kansas girl injured by stray arrow while on school playground

Officers responded at around 9:45 a.m. Tuesday to the report of a student injured by an arrow at Roosevelt Elementary School.

Newton man sentenced to 6 years in prison for child solicitation

Newton man sentenced to 6 years in prison for child solicitation

Billy Joe Smith pleaded guilty in July to two counts of aggravated indecent solicitation of a child. District Judge Michael Llamas on Monday sentenced him to 72 months. 

Wichita family encounters man who killed their brother and aunt on 'work release' at Kansas State Fair

Wichita family encounters man who killed their brother and aunt on 'work release' at Kansas State Fair

KDOC responds to a man who says he came face-to-face with the man who killed his brother and aunt.

City of Wichita lists 13 public housing units for sale

City of Wichita lists 13 public housing units for sale

he City will begin accepting offers on the units and staff will host open houses for the homes between Wednesday, September 27 and Friday, September 29.

MISSING IN KANSAS: Matthew Irwin

MISSING IN KANSAS: Matthew Irwin

The teen was last seen in northeast Kansas.

MISSING IN KANSAS: Ashlynn Walden

MISSING IN KANSAS: Ashlynn Walden

The teen was last seen in south-central Kansas.

Whipple, Wu meet in first general election debate

Whipple, Wu meet in first general election debate

Monday night was the first time Mayor Brandon Whipple and his challenger Lily Wu debated the issues since the primary election in August.

House fire damages home in north-central Wichita

House fire damages home in north-central Wichita

At least nine fire engines were on the scene of a house fire shortly after 7:30 Monday night.

WPD seeks accreditation through Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center

WPD seeks accreditation through Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center

WPD is one of dozens of Kansas law enforcement departments working to be accredited through KLEAP.

Wichita police search for woman accused of battery and robbery

Wichita police search for woman accused of battery and robbery

Police are looking for a 19-year-old woman last known to live in Wichita after an alleged aggravated battery and aggravated robbery.

Mysterious odor takes over Wichita

Mysterious odor takes over Wichita

It's a mysterious odor that many are describing on social media as multiple different things. According to the City of Wichita, there is no need for panic because air quality is good.  

Many Chiefs fans agree rumors between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could cause more people to watch games

Many Chiefs fans agree rumors between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could cause more people to watch games

People are chattering about Taylor Swift being at the Chief's football game while dating rumors about her and Travis Kelce are going around. People from both of the stars' major fanbases are saying they think this could be good for the Chiefs.

Kansas faces shortfall of 34,000 college-educated workers through 2030

Kansas faces shortfall of 34,000 college-educated workers through 2030

A new labor report revealed the current annual rate of degree and certificate completion at Kansas colleges and universities would be insufficient to meet anticipated growth in demand.

Maize, Wichita City League schools changing football classifications

Maize, Wichita City League schools changing football classifications

Area football teams will play in different classifications in coming years.

Man arrested for Wichita hit-and-run that critically injured bicyclist

Man arrested for Wichita hit-and-run that critically injured bicyclist

Officers responded at around 7 p.m. to the hit-and-run at McCormick and Meridian. The bicyclist was found lying in the street and remains critical but stable at a local hospital. 

Woman found murdered in Kansas field, KBI says

Woman found murdered in Kansas field, KBI says

The woman was identified as Kylie Caldwell, of Parsons, who was last seen Sunday morning.

What's that smell? City investigates mysterious odor across Wichita

What's that smell? City investigates mysterious odor across Wichita

The City of Wichita says that while it stinks around town today, the air quality is good.

Jury convicts Kansas man of killing his wife

Jury convicts Kansas man of killing his wife

An Ellis County jury deliberated for just over two hours before finding Colby Trickle guilty of premeditated first-degree murder in the death of Kristen Trickle on October 31, 2019. 

Hutchinson woman says stolen urn containing father's ashes has been returned

Hutchinson woman says stolen urn containing father's ashes has been returned

Tracey Weaver was getting ready to drive to Nebraska for her father’s funeral on Saturday, when she realized her car had been broken into and her father’s cremated remains and urn had been stolen along with $400 cash.

O’Reilly store employee charged with murder in strangulation of shoplifting suspect

O’Reilly store employee charged with murder in strangulation of shoplifting suspect

Law enforcement officials charged Kempainnen with second-degree murder and ruled Steen’s death a homicide, caused by strangulation.

Brandon Whipple, Lily Wu to debate tonight at Roxy's Downtown

Brandon Whipple, Lily Wu to debate tonight at Roxy's Downtown

The radio station KMUW is hosting a debate between incumbent Brandon Whipple and challenger Lily Wu.

How the possible government shutdown could impact you

How the possible government shutdown could impact you

The US congress hasn't been able to pass a budget and time's up in just a few days.

Taylor Swift turns out to see Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs play Chicago Bears

Taylor Swift turns out to see Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs play Chicago Bears

Travis Kelce put the ball in Taylor Swift’s court, and she wound up bringing it to Arrowhead Stadium after all.

Helping hands helped others: Wichita Oasis donation drive

Helping hands helped others: Wichita Oasis donation drive

Humanist group Wichita Oasis spent Sunday morning having a potluck followed by coming together and bagging up goods for youth in need of assistance.