Governor Kelly outlines second term agenda in State of the State Address

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly outlined the goals for her second term in office Tuesday evening during her State of the State Address to the Kansas Legislature. She talked about themes of civility and unity that she delivered
Wichita man arrested for child rape

A 37-year-old Wichita man is in jail for two counts of rape of a person under 14-years-old. Police got a call shortly after midnight Tuesday, from a woman in the area of Pawnee and Broadway. She told
Snow moves into Wichita area

A new winter storm brought light snow to the Wichita area Tuesday afternoon and the snow is expected to continue into Wednesday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for south central Kansas until 6
Man killed in Dodge City was wanted for murder in Arizona

The man killed in Monday’s police shooting in Dodge City was a suspect in a double homicide in Phoenix, Arizona. The KBI reports 39-year-old Leroy Malone, of Phoenix, was spotted in Clark County, Kansas and fled as
WPD investigating downtown homicide

Wichita police are asking for any information on the death of 63-year-old Loyd Alexander. Officers got a call for a suspicious death around 1:45 Monday afternoon. A woman reported finding Alexander dead in his home in the
Police investigating man’s death in south Wichita

Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a south Wichita neighborhood. Police were called to a report of a man down in the 1800 block of South Southeast Boulevard around 2:30 Monday afternoon. A
WSU Announces $17.5 Million Renovation of Wilkins Stadium

Wichita State will is set to begin four phase, $17.5 million renovation of Wilkins Stadium, home of WSU softball. The renovations include a 12,471 square-foot team complex which includes a locker room, coaches locker room, classroom, team
Wichita woman sentenced in 2020 murder, kidnapping case

A Sedgwick County judge has sentenced a Wichita woman to over 15 years in prison for her part in the death of a man in 2020. 22-year-old Ariana Cook pleaded no contest in November to charges of
Man arrested for mom’s death near McPherson

An 18-year-old man has been arrested for the death of his mother at a home near McPherson. Canton police were called to a home Monday afternoon, where they found 52-year-old Briana Lance dead in the back yard.
More highway closures in north Wichita

Expect delays through Wichita’s north junction as crews work to close off lanes over the next few days. The following closures have been announced. Tuesday through Friday, expect single lane traffic on SB I-135 from 45th