Father arrested in shooting death of 1-year-old

A one-year-old girl died Friday night after a shooting at a south Wichita home, and her father has been arrested on a felony murder charge. Police were called to the 2200 block of South Santa Fe around

Inmate death reported at Hutchinson Correctional Facility

Kansas corrections officials and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are looking into the death of an inmate at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility. The inmate, 57-year-old Lamoine Wiebe of Peabody, was found unresponsive in his cell Saturday morning. 

Wichita begins ozone season

Wichita officials said ozone season for the city’s air quality will begin Saturday, March 1st and it will continue through October 31st. City officials are urging residents to help keep ozone levels low by reducing driving and

Wichita Fire Department looking to name new mascot

The Wichita Fire Department is sponsoring a contest to get ideas from the public on a name for its new mascot. People can make submissions for $5 per entry, with the proceeds going to the animals at