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The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will close multiple ramps from Friday evening...

U.S. 54/I-135 interchange to close this weekend for bridge work

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Angela Smith
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is warning drivers about a major traffic disruption coming this weekend.

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Hairtenders, the barber shop, sustained significant structural damage.

Man crashes vehicle into Lyons barber shop

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 3:48 PM CDT
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By Maya Daniels
At the scene, deputies found the vehicle partially inside the building, which had significant structural damage.

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Wichita Transit offers free bus rides during  this dangerous stretch of triple-digit...

Wichita’s new transit center, The Hub, opening in Delano

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 7:51 PM CDT
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By Maya Daniels
The Hub is located across the street from Equity Bank Park, with 12 bus bays and 425 parking spaces.

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Traffic stalled on SB I-235, in Wichita

Downed power lines in road halt traffic on I-235 near Central, cause power outages in W. Wichita

Updated: Jun. 4, 2026 at 5:25 PM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
Downed power lines across part of the highway prompted the closure of Interstate 235, near Central.

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KDOT issues safety reminder ahead of ‘Biking Across Kansas’ tour

Updated: Jun. 4, 2026 at 9:09 AM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
The Kansas Department of Transportation issued a safety reminder for drivers to be aware and practice extra caution as hundreds of bicyclists prepare for a ride across the state.

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Sheriff’s office investigates whether mobile device use contributed to crash that injured 3 near Derby

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 3:51 PM CDT
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By Maya Daniels
Sedgwick County dispatch confirmed that a crash happened around 7:34 p.m. on Tuesday evening.

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Wichita man flees from deputies through 2 Kansas counties

Updated: Jun. 1, 2026 at 5:38 PM CDT
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By Maya Daniels
The suspect had outstanding warrants and backed into a patrol vehicle before driving away, according to deputies.

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Wichita man seriously hurt in motorcycle crash on I-235 south of Central

Updated: May 30, 2026 at 4:31 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Troopers said the crash happened around 12:09 p.m. May 30 in Sedgwick County.

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Man sentenced to four years in prison after deadly south Wichita crash

Updated: May 22, 2026 at 4:24 PM CDT
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By Maya Daniels
The crash, which took place in October 2025, killed a motorcyclist.

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Driver hits, severely injures bear in eastern Kansas

Updated: May 22, 2026 at 3:55 PM CDT
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By Maya Daniels
With the assistance of a Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks Game Warden, the bear was euthanized.

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Wichita making final preparations for move to new transit center, system overhaul

Updated: May 22, 2026 at 6:46 AM CDT
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By Keenan Penn II and KWCH Staff
Wichita is making final preparations to open the city’s new transit center, bringing new bus routes with the new location.

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Man charged with second degree murder in deadly DUI-related crash

Updated: May 19, 2026 at 6:49 PM CDT
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By Maya Daniels
The accident took place early Saturday morning at the intersection of Douglas and Hydraulic.

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Wichita police stop 15-year-old driving 120 mph on Kellogg

Updated: May 18, 2026 at 6:48 PM CDT
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By Angela Smith
The Wichita Police Department said officers stopped a 15-year-old driver Friday night during a crackdown on reckless and negliant driving.

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The Newton Fire Department said a person was found pinned inside a vehicle.

One person critically injured in accident south of Newton

Updated: May 15, 2026 at 6:13 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
First responders at the scene found a person pinned inside a vehicle.

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The scene of an injury crash near 21st Street North and 143rd Street East on Thursday morning,...

Teen injured in rollover crash near 21st and 143rd East

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 7:49 AM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
The crash happened about 7:30 a.m. at East 21st Street North and N. Castle Rock Street. This is just west of the intersection of 21st and 143rd Street East.

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Pedestrian in critical condition after crash near Kellogg and Hillside, driver arrested

Updated: May 13, 2026 at 9:05 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Dispatch confirmed one person was transported in critical condition.

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1 person was critically injured in a crash on southbound Interstate 235, near Central, in west...

2 injured in crash on I-235, near Central

Updated: May 13, 2026 at 8:12 AM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
The two people injured in the crash were the drivers of each vehicle involved.

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The 38-year-old woman was walking in west Wichita when she was hit and killed by an SUV.

Woman killed in west Wichita hit-and-run, suspect arrested

Updated: May 12, 2026 at 3:29 PM CDT
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By Maya Daniels
38-year-old Kristina Kramer from Wichita died as a result of the accident.

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A manure spill left a big mess on Interstate 135 in Wichita, Kansas, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Manure spill on I-135 causes mess for drivers in N. Wichita

Updated: May 12, 2026 at 10:47 AM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
A widespread manure spill on Interstate 135 caused a traffic headache for northbound drivers near 21st Street.

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He was booked on suspicion of felony DUI and involuntary manslaughter after hitting a man in a...

Man dies after being hit by truck while crossing north Wichita road, driver arrested

Updated: May 9, 2026 at 7:26 PM CDT
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By Maya Daniels
The 63-year-old man was crossing the road in his wheelchair when he was hit. The truck driver is now in custody.
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