Crime 

Man charged with murder for crash that killed couple near Derby

Man charged with murder for crash that killed couple near Derby

Jimmy Franklin Guinn, who is accused of crashing a stolen pickup truck into another vehicle and killing two people near Derby, has been charged with murder.

Wichita man accused of beating mother to death with a rock charged with murder

Wichita man accused of beating mother to death with a rock charged with murder

Devin Joel has been charged with murder after allegedly beating his mother to death with a rock. 

Retraction: Incorrect photo used in Allen, Texas shooting coverage

Retraction: Incorrect photo used in Allen, Texas shooting coverage

The picture of an individual included in the KAKE.com article was the wrong person and was used in error.

Teen shot in chest near Keeper of the Plains, Wichita police say

Teen shot in chest near Keeper of the Plains, Wichita police say

A 17-year-old Andover boy was shot in the chest following an argument in a parking lot near the Keeper of the Plains in Wichita.

2 hurt in shooting at southeast Wichita bar

2 hurt in shooting at southeast Wichita bar

Officers responded at around 2:20 a.m. to a shooting call at the Port of Wichita at 1548 South Webb Road. Police spokesperson Juan Rebolledo said officers arrived to find an 18-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her head.

Search continues for suspect accused of fatally shooting Wichita teen who broke up fight

Search continues for suspect accused of fatally shooting Wichita teen who broke up fight

It's been nearly two weeks since 19-year-old La'Tionna Johnson was shot after breaking up a fight in Old Town, and police continue to search for the accused shooter, 19-year-old La'Niha Banks.

Family, attorneys criticize prosecutor's handling of case in Ralph Yarl's shooting

Family, attorneys criticize prosecutor's handling of case in Ralph Yarl's shooting

The complaints came after a preliminary hearing for 84-year-old Andrew Lester was set for Aug. 31-Sept. 1 and just days after a Clay County judge approved a request by Lester's attorney to seal documents in the case

Crime Stoppers: Search underway for suspected gunman

Crime Stoppers: Search underway for suspected gunman

Wichita police are looking for a gunman who shot a teenager last week in North Wichita. 

Arkansas City responds to afternoon shooting

Arkansas City responds to afternoon shooting

Just before 3:00 p.m. on June 1st, Arkansas City Police were dispatched to the 700 block of S. A Street in Arkansas City, for a possible shooting.  

Pumphouse in Wichita looking for girls who defaced signage, destroyed property with hammer

Pumphouse in Wichita looking for girls who defaced signage, destroyed property with hammer

The Pumphouse is hoping you can identify these girls who defaced signs and electrical boxes on Monday night.

Wichita man arrested for alleged ATM theft in several Kansas counties

Wichita man arrested for alleged ATM theft in several Kansas counties

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) with the help of federal, state, and local law enforcement, has arrested a Wichita man following a lengthy multi-state investigation into ATM theft at colleges and universities.

Wichita man sentenced to nearly 19 years in prison, restitution in 2019 shooting

Wichita man sentenced to nearly 19 years in prison, restitution in 2019 shooting

Judge Tyler Roush sentenced Eduardo Gallardo, 22 of Wichita, to 226 months in prison and ordered restitution of $6,500 to be paid to the Crime Victims Compensation Board.

Court orders Sonic Drive-In locations in Kansas to stop violating child labor laws

Court orders Sonic Drive-In locations in Kansas to stop violating child labor laws

The U.S. Department of Labor said the court's action follows investigations into employment practices by BBR Investments LLC of Newton and its owner, Richard Benard.

Traffic stop in Wichita nets a kilo of fentanyl; woman arrested

Traffic stop in Wichita nets a kilo of fentanyl; woman arrested

The Wichita Police Department said a detective on Wednesday stopped a gray Chevy Equinox for several traffic violations on I-35 at the K-15 exit.

Wichita man arrested for child sex crimes, police say

Wichita man arrested for child sex crimes, police say

Sedgwick County Jail records show Austin McDowell was booked Wednesday evening for indecent liberties with a child and aggravated indecent liberties with a child.

Kansas deputies end stand-off with help of robot

Kansas deputies end stand-off with help of robot

Deputies went in the home behind the tech to find Patrick Griffin hiding behind a false wall.

16-year-old boy sentenced to 80 years for killing mother, sister

16-year-old boy sentenced to 80 years for killing mother, sister

A West Virginia teenager was sentenced to consecutive 40-year prison terms in the fatal shootings of his mother and sister after a judge rejected the defendant's pleas for a lesser sentence.

'I'm tired': Community activists keep pushing for change as violence in Kansas City continues

'I'm tired': Community activists keep pushing for change as violence in Kansas City continues

In Kansas City, there are many different initiatives and organizations working to reduce violence. One of them made his message loud and clear.

Arson fire at Wichita pool causes over $50,000 in damage

Arson fire at Wichita pool causes over $50,000 in damage

The city said in a tweet that Tuesday night's vandalism at Aley Pool includes the destruction of 20 to 25 chairs by fire, the destruction of sun shades and more.

Suspect jailed in crash that killed couple near Derby

Suspect jailed in crash that killed couple near Derby

Records show Jimmy Franklin Guinn was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on Tuesday for two counts of second-degree murder and other charges.

Wichita man accused of beating mother to death with a rock, police say

Wichita man accused of beating mother to death with a rock, police say

Wichita police have arrested a 21-year-old man accused of beating his mother to death with a rock. Sedgwick County Jail records show Devin Joel was being held without bond on one count of first-degree murder.

Wichita man indicted for federal hate crimes

Wichita man indicted for federal hate crimes

A federal grand jury has indicted a 30-year-old Wichita man for allegedly using guns, death threats and racial slurs to intimidate Black people and interfere with federally-protected rights.

Teen walks at brain injury event weeks after getting shot in head for knocking on wrong door

Teen walks at brain injury event weeks after getting shot in head for knocking on wrong door

Ralph Yarl — a teenager who was shot in the head and arm after mistakenly ringing the wrong doorbell — walked at a brain injury awareness event in his first major public appearance since the shooting.

Parents of Rose Hill woman killed in crash: 'She was a dear sweet soul'

Parents of Rose Hill woman killed in crash: 'She was a dear sweet soul'

Alyna Elder and her boyfriend, Nathaniel Ashworth were looking forward to a happy life together, family says they were about to get engaged.

Police: 3 arrested for robbing pizza delivery driver in Garden City

Police: 3 arrested for robbing pizza delivery driver in Garden City

Officers responded at around 11:50 p.m. to the report of a delivery driver who had just been robbed in the 2600 block of North Main Street.