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Bender: Not in Kansas anymore

Life is rarely starkly black and white but a palette of grays.”

Rookies Impress On Opening Night

Rookies never forget their first goal as a pro. Here are five who found the crease on Opening Night in the ECHL.

Friday Football Blitz: Week 7 Highlights, Scores

We are through the penultimate week of the high school football regular season in Kansas, and the finals across the state with just a week to play before the postseason

Wichita man sentenced for hate crimes against Black people, including minors

A judge sentenced a man to 80 months in prison for threatening Black people with a gun, using racial slurs and making death threats,

Candidates in a three-way race to represent District 10 on State BOE

Three candidates are vying for the District 10 seat on the Kansas State Board of Education. They're fighting it out to represent an area that covers more than 30 districts in south-central Kansas.

WSU controversy exposes need to vet leaders’ academic writing

Kansas Reflector’s examination of Muma’s dissertation found he copied more than 20 scholars without enclosing their words in quotation marks WICHITA — A former Kansas Board of Regents member who made

Wichita man going to prison for federal hate crimes

Austin Schoemann previously pleaded guilty to two counts of interference with federally protected activities, two counts of interstate threats and one count of interference with housing.

Listeria recall grows to 12M pounds of meat, poultry; some sent to US schools

The same type of bacteria is responsible for an outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meat that has killed at least 10 people since May.

Jelly Roll Performs “My Cross” For The First Time Ever in Wichita

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter There were so many incredible moments last night when Jelly Roll’s “Beautifully Broken” tour stopped at Intrust Bank Arena. Alexander Kay and Warren Zeiders were fa

Native American Student Services works to extend reach as federal grant shifts; board president calls for increased staffing of program

Eligibility requirements for a federal grant the Lawrence school district’s Native American Student Services utilizes has changed to allow more students to be served, the program coordinator told the Lawrence school board Tuesday.

Historic Relay Team to be Inducted into Wichita Heights Hall of Fame

Wichita Heights 2005 4 x 800 team is being inducted into the school Hall-of-Fame. Members: Tevan, Tyrell, and Tevas Everett and Ferrin Harris.

Former Kansas regent: WSU controversy exposes need to vet leaders’ academic writing

In 2021, Wichita State University's presidental search committee and a consulting firm didn't focus on academic writing of the top finalist — Richard Muma.

Robert Thomas – Libertarian for Kansas House, District 61

We need to eliminate Kansas’ 16th Amendment which is a constitutional ban on gay marriage. While it is currently legal because of U.S. Supreme Court rulings, we know that it can easily be reversed just like Roe v. Wade.

Local plant expert explains how to protect plans ahead of colder temperatures

Jeremy Johnson with Johnson's Garden Center says this is an excellent way to protect your plants when the weather starts to get colder. "If you've got the ability to bring the plants indoors, even in the garage, they're going to be, be safe," said Johnson.

This Kansas county is counting homeless deaths for the first time. Here’s why

As the 2024 calendar turned to autumn, 46 homeless people had died in Sedgwick County. That's compared to just 42 deaths for all of the previous year.

Kansas governor, Kansa tribe members cap 22-year project by dedicating Capitol plaza

Kansans and Kansa tribe members honor the past and future with dedication of Ad Astra Plaza, including the statue of a warrior, on grounds of the Capitol.

Woman who ‘died for 11 minutes’ had sad admission about experience after detailing 'what she saw on the other side'

Kansas woman, Charlotte Holmes, who ‘died for 11 minutes’ made a very sad admission about her experience after detailing 'what she saw on the other side'.

Blustery and cooler today

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Jake Dunne says another cold front moved across Kansas and today will be quite a bit cooler than the past few days. Despite sunny skies, afternoon temperatures will only climb into upper 50s and lower 60s, and when you factor in the gusty northeast wind, it will feel more like November.

Wichita mom charged with the murder of her 16-year-old son

Charges of second-degree murder, aggravated assault and aggravated burglary were filed against Tesha Florence on Tuesday.

Police, firefighters respond to possible standoff situation in east Wichita

Wichita police and fire crews are on the scene of a situation in which a man has reportedly doused himself in gasoline.

Christine Pruitt – Democrat for Kansas House, District 97

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss all the action from the Mets’ Game 2 victory over the Dodgers, Carlos Rodón leading the Yankees to Game 1 win and Taylor Swift, along with Travis Kelce, taking in some baseball at Yankee Stadium.

Mike McCorkle – Democrat for Kansas House, District 100

Since I returned to Wichita in Oct 2019, I have been active in our local democracy: Precinct 508 Committeeman: 2020-present Senate 27 Candidate: 2020 Wichita Sustainability Integration Board member (2022-2024) Veterans Memorial Park Board Secretary: 2022 – present.

Midwestern news nonprofit The Beacon shuts down its Wichita newsroom

We’ve realized that we can’t do it all, and have made the decision to no longer have a staffed newsroom in Wichita.”

Employment growth slowing in metro, state

The Wichita State University Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR) recently released its 2025 economic forecast for the Wichita metropolitan area and Kansas overall – painting

Kansas Prog Blog Quits Wichita Amid Newsroom Trouble

Check their resignation letter and focus on delivering KCMO talking points for progressives . . .

KSMO-TV partners with Kansas City Mavericks, to broadcast 14 games this season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - KSMO-TV channel 62 will partner with the Kansas City Mavericks to broadcast fourteen ECHL hockey games this season, live from Cable Dahmer Arena. The partnership includes broadcasting any potential playoff games.

Kansas legislators question plan to retool case management system for people with disabilities

Kansas Legislature and Gov. Laura Kelly grapple with a federal mandate to end conflicts of interest of providers of services to people with disabilities.

Augusta awarded $560,000 for Redbud Rail Trail bridge

It was announced on Monday morning that $31.5 million are to be awarded to 31 projects across Kansas for bicycle and pedestrian projects.

Downtown Manhattan wins 2024 Great Places award

The Kansas Chapter of the American Planning Association gave Downtown Manhattan, along with the city of Manhattan, the 2024 Kansas Great Places award earlier this month, making it one of four cities in the state to earn the designation.

Upland anti-alcohol fighter was always ready with her hatchet

But the Upland resident offered a familiar remedy she found useful in a similar fight so many years before. “A hatchet in the hands of a Godly woman can work wonders,” she told the Ontario Daily Report on Dec. 6, 1928. At the time she was the Inland Empire leader of the anti-alcohol Woman’s Christian Temperance Union.

Two critically hurt in west Wichita crash

WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) – Two people are critically hurt after a crash in west Wichita on Sunday night. Sedgwick County dispatch says the crash happened around 8;15 p.m. in the 2400 block of west Maple St. Two people suffered critical injuries and were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Sedgwick County is counting homeless deaths for the first time. Here’s what to know

As the 2024 calendar turned to autumn, 46 homeless people had died in Sedgwick County. The anecdotal tally for all of 2023 was just 42.

Kansas voters signal measured support of abortion rights ahead of fall election in new survey

A plurality of Kansas voters say it’s a good thing that the state is a regional abortion access point, according to a survey by the Midwest Newsroom and Emerson College Polling Center.

2 hurt in west Wichita crash

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) -Sedgwick County Emergency Communications confirmed 2 people were hurt after a crash in west Wichita. Sedgwick County dispatch said it the crash happened in the 2400 block of W. Maple St. around 8:16 p.m. Sunday. One person suffered critical injuries, and another person suffered minor injuries.

American Rebel Holdings, Inc. Ships Re-Stocking Order from Kansas’ Standard Beverage for American Rebel Light Beer

Detailed price information for American Rebel Holdings (AREB-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Frost and freeze concerns Tuesday night

Another cold front will sweep across Kansas tonight into Tuesday morning. Gusty northeast winds will keep temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s tomorrow afternoon followed by lower 30s Tuesday night. While a hard freeze is unlikely, widespread frost is expected by Wednesday morning.

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