Sedgwick County ends mutual aid agreements with five towns
On May 6, after a unanimous vote from Sedgwick County Commissioners, the mutual aid agreement SCFD1 has with Cheney, Clearwater, Colwich, Mt. Hope and Valley...
May 11, 2026Open source
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Neglected horses seized in Cowley County thriving at Valley Center rescue
Eight months after seizure, horses have gained weight and learned to trust humans again
May 8, 2026Open source
Man sentenced to over 10 years for fatal shooting in north-central Wichita
Malcolm Norris, 34, of Valley Center, was sentenced to 123 months on Thursday to the Kansas Department of Corrections by Judge Kevin Smith. Norris was also s...
May 7, 2026Open source
Six years after fleeing, extradition, Valley Center man sentenced for murder
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A man who fled and was found in Texas after a 2019 homicide in Wichita in 2019 was sentenced on Thursday for second-degree murder.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Man facing charges nearly year after truck crashes into bedroom, severely injuring Wichita teen
A Wichita man is in the Sedgwick County Jail in connection with a crash that severely injured a teen last summer.
May 12, 2026Open source
Man arrested for killing girlfriend at Lake Afton campground, sheriff's office says
At 10:45 p.m. on May 8, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a 911 call from 66-year-old Robert Courchaine, according to a news release. Courcha...
May 11, 2026Open source
Dispatch: One in critical condition following shooting
Sedgwick County Dispatch tells us one person is in critical condition following a shooting in central Wichita.
May 10, 2026Open source
Man arrested for domestic violence-related murder at Lake Afton, sheriff’s office says
At 10:45 p.m. on May 8, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a 911 call from 66-year-old Robert Courchaine, according to a news release. Courcha...
May 9, 2026Open source
Police: Wanted man in custody after hours-long standoff in Sedgwick
A heavy law enforcement presence in Sedgwick early Friday morning coincides with the report of officers attempting to serve a warrant.
May 8, 2026Open source
Nearby communities regroup after Sedgwick County cuts mutual fire aid agreements
Some of the communities had been operating on agreements from close to 30 years ago.
May 7, 2026Open source
Kansas police officer on home incarceration after his arrest
Hoofer-photo Sedgwick County SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas police officer i
May 6, 2026Open source
Eagles win Halstead golf title
HALSTEAD INVITE TEAM SCORES—1—Ellinwood 356; 2—Buhler 370; 3—Halstead 396; 4—Hillsboro 400; 5—Lyons 414; 6—Nickerson 416; 7—Sedgwick 421. TOP...
May 6, 2026Open source
Hamilton Visits Emporia, Newton, and Wichita
Democrat Rev. Adam Hamilton spent a June 3 on his “Kansas Values tour” meeting with business owners, pastors, and other community leaders in Emporia, New...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Family buries Tucson Marine Ivy Unruh, 25, killed in Kansas
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (KVOA) - Family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of 25-year-old Marine Sgt. Ivy Unruh, who was killed in Wichita, Kansas, nearl...
Jun 6, 2026Open source
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Who is pushing the constitutional amendment to change Kansas Supreme Court judicial selection?
On Aug. 4, Kansans will again vote on whether to change the way in which we select our Kansas Supreme Court Justices.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Sen. Roger Marshall points finger at Biden amid confirmation of screwworm in U.S. cattle
Sen. Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican seeking reelection, blames former President Joe Biden for not halting spread of screwworm into U.S. livestock.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Storms force closure of highways in the Topeka and northeast Kansas area
US-40 has closed in both directions between K-4 and the Douglas/Shawnee County line Tuesday morning.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Flash Flood Warning issued for several northeast Kansas counties
Several Kansas counties are in a Flash Flood Warning, according to the National Weather Service.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Topeka, Geary County schools not in session after storm-related power outages
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - Classes will not be in session Tuesday in Topeka or Geary County following severe overnight storms that resulted in widespread p...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Volunteers record military stories from Kansas veterans for national archive
The Veterans History Project, created in 2000, is how the Library of Congress preserves the personal accounts of American war veterans.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Young farmer dies after train strikes industrial sprayer in NE Kansas
A 41-year-old Marysville man died Monday in after an industrial farm sprayer collided with a train.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Hurricane force winds blow over semis, damage traffic signs across central Kansas
Hurricane force winds moved through parts of central and north-central Kansas blowing over anything and almost everything in its path.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Kingman, Kingman County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Kingman public water supply system locat...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
New law honoring fallen Kansas deputy stiffens penalties for repeat DUI offenders
This law ensures that past DUIs are considered when assessing DUI charges -- something the family of late Deputy Sidnee Carter tells says the man sentenced i...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Kansas man killed when farm equipment collides with train, patrol says
The accident happened at around 4:40 p.m. on a private drive along Harvest Road in rural Marysville. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports a Rotgator sprayer fai...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
OMAHA BOUND: Sooners sweep No. 15 Kansas in blowout fashion to earn trip to College World Series
Despite a few weather delays, the Sooners cruised to a win that will send them to Omaha.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Sooners sweep No. 15 Kansas to earn trip to College World Series
Despite a few weather delays, the Sooners cruised to a win that will send them to Omaha.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Chiefs bring back cornerback L'Jarius Sneed on a 1-year, $5M deal after injury-plagued Titans stint
FILE - Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed is introduced prior to an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Miami Dolphins on Jan. 13, 2024...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
RETIREMENT’S COMIC RELIEF: Holding on to summer memories
Growing up in smoldering hot and humid Kansas summers in the 1950s wasn’t easy. Neither is growing older in the 2020s. Recent statistics indicate the average
Jun 9, 2026Open source
The Bradbury Group: Building the future of Manufacturing in Kansas
Moundridge, Kan., April 23, 2026 — Kansas Manufacturing is growing fast, but the need for skilled workers is growing even faster. The Bradbury School of Ma...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
U.S. Senate confirms first of three Kansas nominees for federal district court judge
By: Tim CarpenterKansasReflector.com TOPEKA — The U.S. Senate confirmed on a party-line vote one of three Kansans nominated by President Donald Trump to se...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Mann tours Kansas as race for Attorney General ramps up
By Jeff GulleyCherryroad Media Chris Mann wants voters to know that if elected the next Kansas Attorney General, he will fight for all people in… Login to...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Valley Center is in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
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Who is pushing the constitutional amendment to change Kansas Supreme Court judicial selection?
On Aug. 4, Kansans will again vote on whether to change the way in which we select our Kansas Supreme Court Justices.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Sen. Roger Marshall points finger at Biden amid confirmation of screwworm in U.S. cattle
Sen. Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican seeking reelection, blames former President Joe Biden for not halting spread of screwworm into U.S. livestock.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Storms force closure of highways in the Topeka and northeast Kansas area
US-40 has closed in both directions between K-4 and the Douglas/Shawnee County line Tuesday morning.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Flash Flood Warning issued for several northeast Kansas counties
Several Kansas counties are in a Flash Flood Warning, according to the National Weather Service.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Topeka, Geary County schools not in session after storm-related power outages
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - Classes will not be in session Tuesday in Topeka or Geary County following severe overnight storms that resulted in widespread p...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Volunteers record military stories from Kansas veterans for national archive
The Veterans History Project, created in 2000, is how the Library of Congress preserves the personal accounts of American war veterans.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Young farmer dies after train strikes industrial sprayer in NE Kansas
A 41-year-old Marysville man died Monday in after an industrial farm sprayer collided with a train.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Another round of severe storms for parts of Kansas later today
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - It is a warm and muggy morning, and the day ahead will be hot and humid. However, like Monday we will quickly turn our attention to st...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Kingman, Kingman County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Kingman public water supply system locat...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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