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Meet the Candidate: Aonya Kendrick Barnett

Aonya Kendrick Barnett candidate for Kansas House District 85 in Wichita answers on medicaid expansions, medical marijuana and more.

Wichita, KS – Vehicle Crash on Washington Exit Ramp from Kellogg Causes Injuries

A vehicle overturned early Tuesday morning on the Washington exit ramp just off westbound Kellogg, resulting in injuries | Contact Police Accident Reports (888) 657-1460 for help if you were in this accident.

Suspect jailed for Wichita crash that killed Hutchinson woman

Katelyn Barrioz was booked Tuesday evening for first-degree murder, aggravated burglary and two counts of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer.

Wichita, KS – Fatal Crash at 29th and Wilderness

A tragic accident occurred in northeast Wichita, resulting in one fatality and critical injuries to another individual. | Contact Police Accident Reports (888) 657-1460 for help if you were in this accident.

Wichita, KS, Mayor Denies IAFF Accusation She Ordered Layoffs

The union has filed an ethics complaint against Mayor Lily Wu, saying she ordered the sidelining of 45 firefighters by the end of 2025.

Kansas political history book highlights influence of centrist governors with bipartisan instincts

A new book tracks "The Arc of Kansas Politics" since 1975 as the state alternated between Republican and Democratic governors.

Man in custody for impaired driving after crashing into creek near Wichita BBQ restaurant

WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) – A man was taken into custody on Saturday for impaired driving after crashing his car into a creek in east Wichita. At approximately 3 p.m., Sedgwick County dispatch received the report of a level two submersion at 1200 S Rock Road at the Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q restaurant.

Understanding Wichita Falls Proposition 3

Wichita Falls Proposition 3 deals with the city manager's right to be present for certain executive sessions of city council.

'Do you just want to die?' Wichita mom says she didn't mean to kill her 16-year-old son

WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A 46-year-old Wichita woman charged in the shooting death of her teenage son earlier this month admitted to pointing a gun at him but said she did not mean to shoot him, according to a court document released Wednesday.

Closure planned for street in north Wichita

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Transportation crews will be closing a section of a north Wichita street for two days to install girders for the ongoing construction project at the North Junction.

Amazon facility coming to Wichita Falls

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) -The Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce announced that a new Amazon facility is coming to Wichita Falls.

Kansas Board of Education races could shift power to conservative bloc

Turnover on the Kansas Board of Education after the November election could tip the board’s balance of power in favor of conservative members. Half of the board’s 10 seats are up for election. Republicans currently outnumber Democrats seven to three,

Wichita woman arrested on drug charges in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - A Wichita woman was arrested on drug charges in Jackson County on Friday, October 18. According to Sheriff Tim Morse, a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2024 Nissan Altima for alleged multiple traffic infractions on U.S. Hwy 75 near 223rd Lane shortly after 7 a.m. on Friday.

Woman missing since Saturday has been found safe, Wichita police say

WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Wichita police said in an update late Tuesday morning that Kathryn had been found safe. Wichita police are asking for the community's help in locating a 23-year-old woman who's been missing since Saturday.

Task force: Kansas schools should ban cellphones for all students

Members of the Kansas State Board of Education say they want to offer guidelines to local districts but don’t plan to impose statewide restrictions. Cellphone policies, like budget or curriculum decisions,

Not just Textron Aviation: How Wichita aims to tout aviation industry at NBAA-BACE

"Our attendance helps build valuable relationships and attract new business opportunities," said the Greater Wichita Partnership's Andrew Nave.

Textron Aviation workers accept improved contract offer, end strike

Striking workers at Textron Aviation have agreed to a new five-year contract with the company, bringing their four-week strike to an end.

Early in-person voting locations have opened in Sedgwick County

This week, the Sedgwick County Election Office opened early in-person voting for all Sedgwick County voters at three locations in Wichita.

In-person advance voting turnout in Douglas County is trending high; mail ballots ‘moving quickly’

A few days into advance voting ahead of the Nov. 5 general election, the county's in-person early voting numbers are "trending higher than any election right now," according to Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew.

Wichita bookstore Left on Read creates space for authors of color

A colorful brick-lined alleyway in downtown Wichita will soon be home to the bookstore Left on Read adding more color in the way of Black authors on the shelves.

Strike ends as union at Textron Aviation approves new contract

WICHITA — Striking Machinists union members at Textron Aviation are scheduled to begin returning to work this week. Union members voted over the weekend to accept the company’s latest contract offer. The union had rejected the first contract proposal and went on strike Sept. 23.

Scattered storms across Kansas today

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Scattered showers and storms continue in western Kansas early this morning. These scattered storms will continue to track to the east throughout the day today, arriving in central Kansas after 2 PM. Some storms could be strong, with small hail and gusty winds.

Hutchinson teen taken to Wichita hospital for injuries after early morning rollover crash

The Kansas Highway Patrol says that at 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, the teen driver was westbound on U.S. 50 in a 2016 Ford Fusion when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle

Rain returns tonight and Monday

Most of the rain through daybreak Monday will fall over western Kansas. Throughout the day Monday, rain will move farther east into central and eastern Kansas. The best chance of rain around Wichita will be during the late afternoon and evening.

Kansas Man Who Threatened Black Children With A Gun Sentenced To Prison

A man from Wichita, Kansas, has been sentenced to prison for threatening to kill Black children and years of racial harassment.

Andover, Wichita Collegiate win team titles at KSHSAA Girls Tennis State Championships

Hardware was handed out and champions were crowned on the courts Saturday afternoon as the KSHSAA concluded State championship day for girls tennis across four host

The Remote Town in Kansas We Simply Can’t Get Enough Of

If you're looking for a way to get away from it all in Kansas, try Scott City - one of the state's most remote small towns.

Thunder Announces 2024-25 Season-Opening Roster

WICHITA, Kan. (Oct. 17) – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s San Jose Sharks, AHL’s San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, announced today the 2024-25 Season-Opening roster.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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