Branden Stitt

Andover parents are standing with teachers as negotiations continue between the educators and the Andover school district.

A candlelight vigil held Tuesday night honored the memory of 17-year-old Cedric Lofton, two years to the day he died after losing consciousness while in custody at the Sedgwick County Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center (JIAC).

That family is speaking out, not pushing for criminal charges, but for the hope that those who took part in the act take responsibility and learn something.

The City of Greensburg is considering going without a police department.

The incident highlights a recent county report revealing suicide numbers are on the rise in Sedgwick County.

sage County County, Oklahoma Sheriff Eddie Virden on Tuesday announced the formation of a BTK task force. The task force would assist with the investigation into the 47-year-old cold case involving the disappearance of Cynthia Dawn Kinney, and other cold cases the sheriff said could be linked to Dennis Rader.

Friends, family and the Wichita Northwest Grizzles came together under Friday night lights to honor a beloved local photographer who died Friday at a Wichita hospital from injuries sustained Monday in a sideline collision.

Wichita animal rescuers are outraged at mistaken euthanasia of several dogs at the Wichita Animal Shelter.

The Wichita sports and photography community is supporting the family of a well-known photographer and Wichitan, Linda Gregory.

New numbers the Wichita Police Department show a rising trend in reported shoplifting crimes.

Organized thefts are causing a drop in companies’ profits, despite upticks in sales.

Teachers at Andover Public Schools overwhelmingly rejected a contract proposal by the district.

As investigators look into evidence that might connect BTK serial killer, Dennis Rader to additional cases, 12 News looked into challenges they face in trying to solve crimes that happened decades ago.

For now, all Tjuana Boulanger has is a photo of her friend and fond memories of Cynthia Kinney in school.

A Marion man used Monday's City Council meeting to call for the resignations of Marion's police chief and mayor.

Days after law enforcement raided the Marion County Record, 12 News learned that the judge who signed off on the warrant has a criminal history.

Teachers gathered at the Andover Administrative Center Tuesday night to fight what they say is better pay.

The referee shortage, especially at the high school level is felt across the country. In Kansas, the new man in charge of trying to recruit officials for high school sports is working to overcome that challenge.

Meyer knows it will take time before “normal” enters their vocabulary again.

Sedgwick County Commissioners on Wednesday night held a public hearing on the county’s proposed budget for 2024.

As voters in Wichita go to the polls Tuesday, the race drawing the most attention has a crowded field vying to be Wichita’s next mayor.

Incumbent Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple responded Monday after questions were raised about required ethics training.

Some Sterling residents expressed frustration after Monday night’s city commission meeting as questions are left unanswered regarding a controversial decision from the city’s library board to fire the library director and her assistant.

During Monday night’s city commission meeting, Sterling Mayor Bob Boltz, who serves on the library board, opened with comments regarding the library.

A day after a hectic scene on the Kansas Turnpike involving a chase, crash and scattering of thousands of pills, Butler County’s sheriff offered further insight into what unfolded and what led up to the situation that concluded with the arrest of two 18-year-olds.

The ACLU of Kansas filed a motion on behalf of five transgender Kansans in response to a lawsuit from Kansas AG Kris Kobach.

The program was started by Coach Caylin Loggins three years ago, who says the team is about more than just basketball.

The central Kansas town of Sterling is without a library director after the woman who served that role said she was fired because the library board is trying to censor her decisions on what books are displayed and allowed.

New video from inside City Nightz in Old Town shows a shooter open fire into a crowd of people inside the club.

When the shooting started, the nightclub was packed with people. Witnesses are glad to be alive.

Before Connie Ballesteros' mother died, a blanket became something special.

The Wichita Fire Department on Tuesday presented an “Operational Needs Assessment” to Wichita City Council members.

The Kansas Highway Patrol is using new technology to help detect people driving while high on drugs.

Nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis are questioning the hospital system’s safety measures.

As tornado sirens sounded Saturday night, calls flooded Sedgwick County’s 911 center.

Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter and Emergency Communications Director Elora Forshee held a briefing on Wednesday to address recent statements regarding the county’s new computer-aided dispatch system, or CAD, which was recently implemented.

The increase in major retail theft across the U.S. is getting attention on Capitol Hill. Looking to curb the problem in Kansas, Attorney General Kris Kobach testified at a House Judiciary Committee hearing, highlighting what’s happening in his state.

Harvest has already begun in south-central Kansas.

The results and recovery efforts by emergency crews at the DeBruce Grain elevator went on for weeks.

Three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, live events are picking back up in Wichita with a slew of highly anticipated acts coming to town.

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.

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.

As a 10-year-old girl continues to recover in a Wichita hospital following a weekend boat crash that left her critically injured, her family and friends are praying for her recovery.

Chad Martin, father of 10-year-old Rielynn Martin, is asking for prayers as his daughter continues to recover in the hospital.

Because “Pop-Tart” is trademarked by Kellogg’s, the name is off limits.

Staff at Bluestem High School in Leon on Wednesday received recognition for heroic efforts that saved a coworker’s life.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment held a public meeting Friday evening in Wichita concerning contaminated grounds at the environmental site at 29th Street North and Grove.

The Wichita Police Department posted a reminder on social media that it’s illegal to drive golf carts on city streets.

The National Retail Federation reports Americans plan to spend more than $35 billion on Mother’s Day this year.

Because of the hospital on the other side, waiting for a train no longer feels like an option.