Sedgwick County Jail kitchen closed for renovations, meals continue

Current repairs of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Detention Facility kitchen come at a cost of $170,336.17.
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Wellington Lake, Wellington, Kan. on September 3, 2022.
Boat ramps closed at Wellington Lake due to low water levels

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Mugshot for Tyler Kelly, convicted in a July 2021 deadly shooting
Wichita man sentenced to life for killing teen in 2021

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Missing person, Richard Salisbury.
KBI: Meade County man still missing 1 year later

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Forecast

Gusts Friday will top 40 in some spots

Windy and summer-like Friday

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 3:54 PM CDT
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By Ross Janssen
The wind and warmth will be big factors for Friday and this weekend.

Crime

Man convicted in 2020 rape, kidnapping receives life sentence

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
On Thursday, a Sedgwick County District Court judge sentenced 30-year-old Gerardo Aguero-Hernandez to life in prison without the eligibility of parole for 25 years, plus 184 months (a little more than 15 years).

Safety

Two injured in shooting on East Harry, south of downtown Wichita

Attempted robbery leads to double shooting at store near Harry and Topeka

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
he Wichita Police Department provided further information into a Wednesday night shooting at a store south of downtown Wichita in which two men suffered injuries police described as critical, but non-life threatening.

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Law Enforcement Memorial vandalized, City of Wichita says it’s legal

City refusing to respond after Law Enforcement Memorial defaced, FactFinder finds it’s a misdemeanor

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Hailey Tucker
After FactFinder aired the story one week ago about the Law Enforcement Memorial in downtown being defaced, investigators emailed City Manager Bob Layton, WPD Chief Joe Sullivan, Mayor Brandon Whipple, councilmembers and more asking for a response.

Local

The Wichita Police Department hosted another Second Chance Thursday, this time at Hyde Park.

Another ‘Second Chance Thursday’ offers chance to clear traffic warrants in Wichita

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff and Matt Heilman
A coordinated effort to help people clear warrants for minor offenses in Wichita kicked off Thursday morning in Hyde Park, 201 South Greenwood.

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Fire Danger Index

Kansas governor issues state of disaster emergency for wildfire threat

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Matt Heilman
Summer-like temperatures combined with strong south winds and low humidity present a wildfire threat across Kansas.
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Evergy

Deadline approaching for feedback on proposed Evergy rate increase

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Max Dutton
Max Dutton broke down how to make your voice heard as the deadline approaches.

Crime

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Man recently arrested in Emporia identified as suspect in double homicide

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 11:17 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Authorities in Colorado have revealed that the case of two women reported missing out of Emporia is now considered to be a double homicide investigation.

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Taylor Swift asistió al partido de fútbol americano de la NFL de los Kansas City Chiefs contra...

Report: Swift to attend Chiefs-Jets game this Sunday

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
For the second straight week, Taylor Swift is expected to attend a Chiefs game.

National

FILE - Actor Michael Gambon attends the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince,"...

Michael Gambon, veteran actor who played Dumbledore in ‘Harry Potter’ films, dies at age 82

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
He was cast as the much-loved Dumbledore after the death of his predecessor, Richard Harris, in 2002.

Local

Officer Alli Larison and Stewie the WPD therapy dog.

WPD therapy dog comforts children who witnessed violent incident

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Officer Alli Larison responded to the scene with Stewie

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Road reopens in Hutchinson following police response

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Hutchinson police shut down part of Halstead Street Thursday morning while negotiating with a person barricaded in a home.

Forecast

Fire danger concerns increase today with the arrival of strong winds.

Fire weather concerns today, more so tomorrow

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Jake Dunne
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Aerial view of Andover schools

Andover parents standing with teachers yet to reach contract agreement with district

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Branden Stitt and KWCH Staff
Andover parents are standing with teachers as negotiations continue between the educators and the Andover school district.

News

People living in and near the Hawthorne neighborhood are concerned about an unfinished...

Homeowners in NE Wichita neighborhood voice concerns over stalled construction on apartments

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
People living in and near the Hawthorne neighborhood are concerned about unfinished apartments near 21st Street North and 127th Street East.

Does It Work

12 News put the Scanmarker Air to the test for Does It Work Wednesday.

Does It Work? Scanmarker Air Wireless Digital HIghlighter

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
The makers of Scanmarker Air say their gadget quickly transfers printed text straight to your computer or phone.

News

A ribbon-cutting at Wichita State's technical college celebrated the upgrades.

WSU Tech opens newly-renovated healthcare labs, classrooms

Updated: 22 hours ago

Community

McPherson first responded helped a first grader who was struck by an arrow on Tuesday celebrate...

First responders in McPherson help first-grader struck by arrow celebrate birthday

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 5:53 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
A first grader who was struck by an arrow while she was out on the playground at school is now out of the hospital.

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Crime

Wichita teen faces murder charge in January deadly shooting of 16-year-old

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
A Wichita teen accused in the January shooting that killed 16-year-old Seaquori Smith heard charges against him Wednesday in Sedgwick County District Court.

Education

Some in Hays are voicing concerns about the new high school’s bathrooms, set to be private,...

Some in Hays express concerns over private bathrooms at new high school

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Austin Morton
Some in Hays are voicing concerns about the new high school’s bathrooms, set to be private, non-gendered stalls.

Crime

Aurora police arrested 28- year-old Clancy Nelson, Jr. (photo taken by KDOC 2021-04-12) in...

Man arrested in Colorado in connection with body found in Harvey County East Park

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:32 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Hutchinson Police Department said a man was arrested in Colorado in connection to the death of 31-year-old Tyler Lee Ford.

Traffic

2023 wheat harvest is starting.

Kansas Highway Patrol cautions drivers to be vigilant during harvest time

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 5:36 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The KHP is asking motorists to use caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines and other implements.

News

school lunch served at an elementary school in Derby, Kansas

More Kansas schools become eligible to offer free meals, challenges remain

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 5:35 PM CDT
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By Shawn Loging and KWCH Staff
When it comes to getting children and teens to learn, making sure they aren’t hungry is a key factor. A federal program meant to help with that is being expanded to cover more than 3,000 more schools.

Sports

Riverfront Stadium football field.

Riverfront Stadium transforms for Friday night football

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:50 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Finishing touches are being made to Riverfront Stadium as the grounds crews transform it from a baseball field to a football field.

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VA

Wichita VA Regional Office relocates to eastside Ruffin Building

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:38 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
In an effort to deliver more benefits to Veterans, their families and caregivers, the Wichita VA Regional Office has relocated to 9111 E. Douglas, Suite 200.

National

FILE - Lottery forms are seen, Aug. 7, 2023, at the Presidente Supermarket in the Little Havana...

Winner of $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot claims prize in Florida

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 5:41 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The winning ticket was sold at a Publix supermarket in Neptune Beach.

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Boil water advisory issued for the Simmons Subdivision Sanitation System in Butler County

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 2:54 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Simmons Subdivision Sanitation System public water supply system located in Butler County.

Crime

Derrick Curry, of Parsons, was served with a second-degree murder warrant while in jail in...

Man arrested for second-degree murder in SE Kansas

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 12:47 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Labette County Sheriff’s Office, and the Parsons Police Department arrested a man connected to the death of 28-year-old Kylie Caldwell.