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Oklahoma has secured a major win on the recruiting trail, landing four-star quarterback Bowe Bentley just one day after losing a longtime commit. Ranked No. 261 overall in the ESPN 300 for 2026, Bentley announced his commitment to the Sooners over LSU on Friday, choosing the Big 12 powerhouse after an official visit earlier this … Read more
TOPEKA, Kan. — A 27-year-old Topeka man has been sentenced to nearly eight years in prison after being convicted of drug distribution charges in Lyon County, Kansas. Rafael Munoz Garcia, 27, received a 95-month sentence—equivalent to just under eight years—after pleading no contest to two felony counts of distributing small amounts of methamphetamine, according to … Read more
A Friday evening shooting at Dr. Glen Dey Park left three minors wounded and sparked a large-scale investigation into what police believe may have involved multiple shooters. The incident occurred near 29th Street North and Grove during a large gathering that followed a pool party. Chaos Unfolds in Crowded Park According to Wichita police, a … Read more
Authorities in Cass County, Missouri have arrested two individuals following a brief chase that began on the afternoon of Thursday, June 19. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies tried to pull over a vehicle with a stolen license plate around 1 p.m. near the intersection of 155th Street and North Scott Avenue in … Read more
WICHITA, Kan. — Summer is kicking off with a blistering start as triple-digit heat indexes and soaring temperatures make this weekend the hottest of the year so far, prompting local weather teams and federal agencies to issue urgent heat-related warnings. Heat Builds Heading Into the Weekend The weather remains mostly clear and warm on Friday … Read more
The Emporia Pride Celebration returns this weekend, bringing an evening full of entertainment, inclusivity, and community support—all packed into a revised single-day format. In past years, Emporia’s Pride festivities stretched across two days, but this year’s celebration will take place entirely on Saturday, June 22, featuring a parade, live performances, community booths, and a drag … Read more
As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to face the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, local businesses across Oklahoma City are gearing up for what could be a record-breaking night of revenue and fan turnout. Following a near-historic Game 6, local bar owners say they are preparing for even more intense … Read more
Wichita County Sheriff David Duke confirmed that 15 individuals were arrested during a recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation targeting undocumented immigrants in the area. The arrests were carried out over multiple phases in collaboration with the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office and federal immigration authorities. Initial Arrests at Local Apartment Complex The first phase … Read more
A Wichita man has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting his older brother during a violent confrontation at his apartment in 2020. Thomas Harris, 66, entered the plea on Monday, just days before his scheduled jury trial was set to begin in Sedgwick County. Harris pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and attempted second-degree murder in connection … Read more
A report of a missing woman in Wichita Falls led police to a grim discovery and the arrest of a man now charged with her murder. Authorities say the woman’s unexplained absence from work triggered the investigation that ultimately resulted in Matison Johnathan Preville, Jr., 20, being taken into custody. Victim Failed to Show Up … Read more