Mark Lynn Taylor
Mark Lynn Taylor, Emporia, Kansas, died January 30, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was 79 years old.
Mike Hynson, Surfing Star of ‘The Endless Summer,’ Dies at 82
The hit 1966 surfing documentary immortalized the maverick California wave rider as an archetype of the footloose rebel surfer.
Wichita’s Riverfront Stadium gets a new name
The home of the Wichita Wind Surge is getting a new name. Riverfront Stadium will now be called Equity Bank Park.
Southern Grit Advocacy hosting pickleball tournament benefit
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Southern Grit Advocacy is hosting a pickleball tournament benefit on Saturday, Feb 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16. The benefit will have three levels for Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced players. Tickets are $35 per player and can be bought here.
Hazen breaks 3,000-meter records as Wildcats hosted triangular
Senior Tommy Hazen recorded his 3,000-meter personal best on Friday while breaking the K-State school, facility and KU-KSU-WSU Triangular meet record at the Cliff Rovelto Indoor Track to start the
Memphis slides backward in college basketball rankings. But how far?
The Memphis basketball team's road loss to Temple last week came home to roost on Monday.
EARP in effect for Derby as snow falls across area
The Emergency Accident Reporting Plan is now in effect for Derby. Light snow has been following over south-central Kansas, accumulating on roadways. Several non-injury
Man dead after 7-hour standoff near Haysville
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office said a 79-year-old man was found dead early Friday inside a home near Haysville after a standoff that lasted over seven hours. D
North Texas hosts Wichita State after Blow's 20-point showing
BOTTOM LINE: Wichita State visits North Texas after Salese Blow scored 20 points in Wichita State's 66-62 loss to the Tulane Green Wave. The Eagles have gone 9-1 at home. North Texas is seventh in the AAC with 23.9 defensive rebounds per game led by Tommisha Lampkin averaging 6.1.
West Wichita hotel ordered closed due to safety issues
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The City of Wichita has ordered the closure of a west side hotel over safety concerns. The order was issued for Economy Hotel Plus+ in the 5800 block of West Kellogg
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Bitter cold settles in, light snow in western Kansas
Temperatures will hover in the bitter 20s for most of Saturday, and we keep getting colder for the rest of the weekend. A bit of light snow will also be possible. Meteorologist Jack Maney has your
PREP – AVCTL II Winter Week 7 recap
Like the rest of the state of Kansas’ high school sports scene, the AVCTL II has seen its share of postponements and cancelations since the calendar turned to 2025, but also like the rest of the state of Kansas, the AVCTL II has seen its share of competitions get made up and completed.
Wichita man arrested for multiple protection order violations
Jeffrey Junkenmeier, 59, of Wichita, was arrested in Riley County for violating a protective order and making criminal threats. He remains confined in Riley County Jail with bond set at $25,000.
Discovering freedom and joy on the ice with Wichita's figure skating community
As renowned figure skaters from across the country descend on Wichita for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, we look at the community of people who've found a home on the ice right here.
Felton leads East Carolina against Wichita State after 30-point showing
East Carolina plays the Wichita State Shockers after RJ Felton scored 30 points in the Pirates' 69-60 loss to the North Texas Mean Green.
Wichita’s 'Rosie the Riveter' turns 100, family says they’re ‘truly blessed’
Connie Palacioz worked at Boeing during World War 2, riveting the B-29 and the now-refurbished “Doc.” The Newton native and aviation icon turned 100 years old on Thursday.
Umpire shortage in Texoma could lead to issues this baseball season
The Wichita Falls Umpire Association is short about 15 to 20 umpires from where they would like to be as baseball season approaches.
Wichita Ethics Board issues final report on complaint against Mayor Lily Wu
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The Wichita Ethics Board has issued its final decision on the complaint filed last fall against Mayor Lily Wu. The complaint was filed in October by International As
Wichita State wins 68-59 against Charlotte
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Corey Washington's 16 points helped Wichita State defeat Charlotte 68-59 on Tuesday night.
Wichita fashion designer's dress being worn at Inaugural ball
Hazel Stabler, a clothing designer for Buffalo Hunt Camp, has kept in touch with a high school friend who now lives in Virginia and has worked in politics for four decades.
Man serving time for Wichita murder dies in prison
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter A Wichita man serving time for a fatal 2023 shooting has died at the Lansing Correctional Facility. Corrections officials said 25-year-old Angel Pedro Lara died Wedn
Wichita, KS – Injury Accident Reported on 9300 Block of S Pattie
A motor vehicle collision resulting in injuries occurred in the 9300 block of S Pattie. Emergency responders and Wichita | Contact Police Accident Reports (888) 657-1460 for help if you were in this accident.
Suspect in girl's disappearance in Wichita County Jail
A man accused in the disappearance of a Wichita Falls girl in 2023 is now in the Wichita County Jail, according to jail and court records. Kyandrae Chretien, 29, was booked into jail Tuesday and ordered held without bail.
BreAnna Monk Makes History as New Riverfest CEO
BreAnna Monk has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Wichita Festivals, Inc., marking a historic leadership change for the organization.
Federal agency sues Wichita club over back wages
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a federal lawsuit against a Wichita gentlemen’s club, seeking to recover back wages for 80 dancers. The Labor Department’s Wag
Wichita's SB Mowing saves woman from city fine, raises over $500,000 to make home accessible
A lawn guy a social media sensation who transforms lawns for people in the Wichita area has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for a woman with disabilities who's in
Couple killed in crash that wasn’t discovered for nearly 18 hours due to winter storm
Investigators say the couple were thrown from the car when it rolled down an embankment due to inclement weather.
Basketball scoreboard: Windthorst's Belcher, Petrolia's Horton among weekend's top scorers
Check out results from the weekend's basketball action, including top performances from athletes in Burkburnett, Windthorst, Petrolia & more.
3 suspects arrested, 2 at large after robbery leads to standoff in west Wichita
Wichita police arrested three suspects and are searching for two others after a robbery in south Wichita led to a standoff in west Wichita Sunday morning.
Three arrested after Wichita robbery, police still looking for two more involved
Three suspects were taken into custody Sunday following a residential robbery and in west Wichita. Police say two suspects remain at large.
Thunder shut out by Komets 3-0 to close weekend
At 7:33, Odeen Tufto gave Fort Wayne a 1-0 lead. After a turnover by the Thunder in the high slot, the Komets raced the other way. Tufto was the recipient of a beautiful passing play and scored his 10th of the season.
Wichita Falls restaurant makes changes to enter the new year
Hugh and Deborra split after 27 years of marriage in September 2023, while Sutton filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years in October 2024. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass recently rejected an offer for assistance from the New York Fire Department, outlets reported.
One hurt in rollover crash near K-96 and 21st
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - One person was hurt in a rollover crash at the east ramp of K-96 near 21st St. E late Sunday morning. Wichita police are asking drivers to avoid the area while crews clear the scene.
Drive-by murder ends with 70 year sentence
On Friday, Judge Dave Dahl sentenced 44-year-old English to 842 months (70.1 years) in prison. English’s attorney filed a notice that he plans to appeal.
Time to Melt with Milder Temperatures on Saturday
Skies will be clear and temperatures will be cold tonight as lows drop into the upper teens and 20s. Saturday looks good with sunny skies and highs in the 50s.
Eisenhower's Carter Pabst flips commitment from SDSU to Washington State
Eisenhower senior standout Carter Pabst announced on social media he's flipping his college commitment from South Dakota State to Washington State. Former SDSU football head coach Jimmy Rogers was named the new head coach of Washington State on Dec. 28, 2024 and Pabst will follow him to Pullman.