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News

The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office said Denzel Cooper assaulted a detention at the jail on...

Sedgwick Co. detention deputy beaten unconscious, inmate identified as suspect

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
A Sedgwick County detention deputy was taken to the hospital on Monday after being assaulted by an inmate.

Crime

Chase Faimon, man facing a murder charge in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash from...

Man charged in deadly hit-and-run arrested again for racing motorcycle, stunt riding

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
The Wichita Police Department said on May 27, it arrested 21-year-old Chase Faimon, of Valley Center, for “felony racing on highways and racing and sideshow, stemming from a Stunt Rider Project investigation.”

Local

City Of Wichita

Wichita City Council to consider expanding mental health response team

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
On Tuesday, the Wichita City Council will consider continuing the ICT One program.

News

High winds blew a trampoline into a house south of downtown Wichita Monday afternoon.

Hail, wind, rain move through south-central Kansas Monday afternoon

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
It was another round of storms in south-central Kansas Monday afternoon.

Missing Persons

Dontresha Sabree Thomas is a the suspect of an Amber Alert out of Topeka for which she's...

Amber Alert canceled: 4 Topeka children safe, mother in custody

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Topeka police have issued an Amber Alert for four children who were taken by their mother Monday morning.

Crime

FILE - The company logo is displayed on one of the doors of a delivery van for Amazon.

Wichita man arrested, accused of stealing Amazon delivery van

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
The Wichita Police Department (WPD) arrested a 52-year-old man accused of stealing an Amazon delivery van.

State

Fire at Rawlins County school.

Surveillance video sought after fire breaks out at Rawlins County Jr.-Sr. High School

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Police did not confirm a fire, but the area around the school is closed.

News

*NOTE: This is a stock photo.

Kansas receives $27.5 million to reduce train collisions and blocked crossings

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
This inaugural round of funding will address more than 400 at-grade crossings nationwide.

News

Habitat for Humanity builds a home for a family that recently moved to Wichita.

Habitat for Humanity builds home for Wichita family during Riverfest

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
During the 51st annual Riverfest celebration, the organization, Habitat for Humanity, is building a home for a Wichita family in need.

Crime

A 10-year-old boy was robbed of his cell phone at gunpoint by three people while at a bus stop...

Wichita shootings injure 18-year-old woman, 19-year-old man

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 2:17 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Investigators are working to determine what led up to the shootings.
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Weather

Widely scattered showers and storms Today and Monday

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 8:45 AM CDT
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By Dean Jones
Scattered storms for Today and Monday

News

Teen injured in shooting at Wichita QuikTrip

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 1:12 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Officers were called to the scene at 11:38 p.m. Dispatch confirmed the shooting happened in the parking lot. One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

News

Wichita community gathers for Riverfest despite the rainy weather

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 10:05 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
On Saturday, the Wichita community gathered downtown for day two of the city’s Riverfest festival. Many people are excited about what the experience has to offer.

News

UPDATE: Russell Fire Chief in ‘good condition’ after structure fire, explosion

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 2:45 PM CDT
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By Hailey Tucker
The City of Russell, KS posted to it’s Facebook Saturday stating the Russell Fire Department’s Chief had been injured in a structure fire Friday.

News

LKPD looking for suspect in overnight homicide

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 2:29 PM CDT
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By Hailey Tucker
The Lawrence Police Department (LKPD) confirmed one person is dead after an overnight shooting near the area of 24th and Cedarwood.

Animals

New cases of kennel cough spotlight health concern in dogs

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 11:16 PM CDT
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By Alex Jirgens and KWCH Staff
With summer travel plans in full swing, the conversation about kennel cough comes to the forefront with a question of whether pet owners should be concerned about boarding their dogs.

News

Man fishing at Cheney Lake finds Jeep stolen in 1990 under water

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 9:29 PM CDT
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By Joe Baker and KWCH Staff
Over Memorial Day Weekend, John Mounce said he was “floored” by what he discovered beneath the surface at Cheney Lake.

Crime

Wichita man accused of beating mother to death appears in court

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:20 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A Wichita man accused of beating his mother to death with a rock makes a first appearance in court.

Crime

Man charged with murder in crash that killed couple

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:44 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A man accused of crashing a stolen pickup into another vehicle and killing two people inside also made a first appearance in court on Friday.

News

Local program seeks fresh produce donations to feed the hungry

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 4:36 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A local initiative is asking gardeners to donate their fresh produce to those that are struggling with food insecurity in our community.

Crime

Man arrested in connection with ATM thefts at Kansas colleges, universities

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 4:10 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation reported this week that a multi-state investigation into ATM theft at colleges and universities led to the arrest of a 38-year-old Wichita man.

Weather

Rain not enough to spoil 1st day of Riverfest

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 3:58 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
While rain presented a challenge for the opening day of Riverfest, the weather didn’t spoil the party.

Accidents

Andover teen injured in early morning shooting

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 1:36 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Wichita Police Department (WPD) is investigating a shooting that seriously injured a 17-year-old male from Andover.

Crime

Infamous Chiefs superfan makes ‘Most Wanted’ list

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 11:37 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Infamous Kansas City Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar, aka Chiefsaholic, was recently added to the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers ‘Most Wanted’ list.

Local

Where’s Shane? Kicking off Riverfest 2023

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 11:32 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Storm Team 12 Meteorologist Jake Dunne joined Shane Konicki Friday morning in downtown for the kick-off of Wichita’s biggest party.

Breaking News

WPD: 2 injured in shooting at southeast Wichita nightclub

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 7:00 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
WPD investigates shooting outside bar early Friday morning.

Crime

Man injured in Ark City shooting, 3 arrested after chase

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 12:19 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Arkansas City Police Department reported making three arrests in connection with a Thursday afternoon shooting in the city that injured one man.

Crime

SE Wichita neighbors voice frustration after fire to vacant apartments

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:32 PM CDT
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By Branden Stitt and KWCH Staff
It’s been a problem in Wichita with no immediate solution in sight: buildings and houses that are supposed to be abandoned are catching fire.

News

Owners of historic Kansas home uncover trove of secrets

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:10 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster, Cyndi Fahrlander and Zoe Brown
When Thad and Robin Krasnesky bought a 140-year-old home in Leavenworth two years ago, they got more than they bargained for -- but in a good way.

News

Tick awareness at forefront with warm-season arrival

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 10:34 PM CDT
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By Alex Jirgens and KWCH Staff
With school out for summer, there comes a word of caution to be on the lookout for ticks, especially in tall grass including along nature trails.

State

Transgender Kansans consider whether to change gender markers on IDs before new law takes effect

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 8:16 PM CDT
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By Nathan Vickers
Kansans who identify as trans are preparing for a new law that takes effect in July, which could make it difficult to change gender markers on birth certificates and identification cards.

Eye on Agriculture

Marion County ranchers share livestock health concern with deflated balloons found on property

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 8:15 PM CDT
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By Joe Baker and KWCH Staff
For Rex Savage and his wife, Carolyn, finding balloons on their rural Marion County property is a regular occurrence.

FactFinder12

FF12: Sedgwick Co. public defender’s office closed due to short staffing

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:21 PM CDT
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By Hailey Tucker
FactFinder 12 was first alerted by a viewer, asking if the county’s public defender’s office is shut down, is it a possible Sixth Amendment violation?

News

“She’s awake!”: Kan. family shares encouraging update on girl severely injured in boat crash

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:15 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The family of a 10-year-old girl severely injured in a May 25 boat crash at Winfield Lake provided an update that’s generated excitement and words of encouragement from supporters.

Crime

‘Hammer wielding graffiti bandits’: Old Town vandalism frustrates business owner

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 5:01 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
From writing all over an electrical box to tagging a stop sign, security cameras at the Pumphouse in Old town captured three women vandalizing city property.

Economy

Nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis vote to authorize strike

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 4:42 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff and Shawn Loging
The unionized nurses voted 93 percent to make striking an option as contract negotiations continue between the union and the hospital.

Does It Work

Does It Work: Miss Mouth’s Messy Eater Stain Treater

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 3:56 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Does Miss Mouth’s Messy Eater Stain Treater work as advertised?

Local

June 1 marks deadline for candidates to enter Wichita mayoral race

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 3:48 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Those wishing to seek election in the race for Wichita mayor have until the end of the business day on Thursday to file as official candidates.

Local

City of Wichita working to conserve water as levels at Cheney Reservoir decline

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:58 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
As ongoing drought continues to plague much of Kansas, the City of Wichita announced Thursday that it has begun conserving water and encourages residents to do the same.

Crime

Deceased 6-month-old found in woods on Mother’s Day weekend identified

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:22 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department stated that the child was Kha’liya Bridgewater.

Local

Riverfest kicks off Friday in downtown Wichita

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 10:46 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Much-needed rain started coming down in Wichita on Thursday, and it’s expected that showers could last throughout the day and into parts of Friday when Riverfest kicks off in downtown Wichita.

Does It Work

Does It Work? Flex Seal Flood Protection Starter Kit

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 12:03 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Flex Seal's latest line is for flood protection, promising to keep water out of your home during a natural disaster.

News

Cheney Reservoir level raising questions about conservation

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 11:09 PM CDT
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By Branden Stitt
Concerns about the level of Cheney Reservoir haven’t been an issue since the summer of 2013, but those concerns are on the table again due to the current drought.

Crime

Utah family moving to Wichita starting over after truck, trailer stolen

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 8:58 PM CDT
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By Alex Jirgens and KWCH Staff
Utah family moving to Wichita is having to start over after nearly everything they owned was stolen from a hotel parking lot in Denver.

Safety

Possible bomb threat prompts evacuation at E. Wichita Walmart

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 7:06 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A bomb threat at an east Wichita Walmart prompted an evacuation of the store.

Education

‘Mr. Stinky Feet’ uses song, dance to help kids prepare for future

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 6:31 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Jim Cosgrove, also known as “Mr. Stinky Feet,” has been rocking education for 25 years. Now, he’s helping the Kansas State Treasurer’s Office promote the LearningQuest 529 Savings Program in a fun way.

Western Kansas News

Rain bringing relief, hope to NW Kansas

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 5:20 PM CDT
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By Austin Morton and KWCH Staff
Over the past few weeks, pats of northwest Kansas, including the Oakley area, have seen some much-needed rain, giving lawns and crops a chance to grow.

Western Kansas News

Rooks County needs public’s help to secure K9 grant

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 5:00 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Rooks County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in obtaining the 2023 Aftermath K9 Grant.

Community

Susan’s Kids collecting bags for foster children

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 4:26 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A local nonprofit is working to give foster children a sense of normalcy.

Local

2 more candidates enter Wichita mayoral race, Whipple seeking 2nd term

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 1:53 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
City councilman Bryan Frye and former city councilmember Jared Cerullo are the latest candidates to file to run for Wichita City mayor.
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