Wichita Public Schools may soon implement potentially lifesaving technology aimed at reducing response times during school emergencies. In partnership with the Wichita Police Department (WPD), the district is looking to adopt a new system that allows direct communication between teachers and law enforcement during crisis situations, such as school shootings. Direct Link Between Teachers and … Read more
While Cheney Reservoir is beginning to refill, Wichita City Council members are not easing up on their focus. At a recent workshop, they discussed future drought preparedness, even as public interest grows around lifting current restrictions. The 12-month rolling average of Cheney Lake’s water levels remains the benchmark. Until that average reaches a sustainable threshold, … Read more
In Wichita’s Crown Heights neighborhood, Bleckley Street has long been infamous for its dangerous flooding, and now, after years of growing concern, the city is taking major steps toward a solution. On Tuesday, officials held a public information hearing to outline their $36 million flood mitigation plan, aiming to protect the area from future disasters. … Read more
A woman in her 30s is in the hospital after being stabbed multiple times during a violent altercation in midtown Wichita on Monday evening. According to the Wichita Police Department (WPD), first responders were dispatched shortly before 8 p.m. to the 100 block of West 12th Street after receiving a report of a stabbing. Upon … Read more
Wichita State head coach Chris Lamb has officially unveiled the 2025 volleyball schedule, highlighted by a season-opening home tournament, a high-profile matchup with in-state rival Kansas, and a competitive non-conference slate stacked with NCAA tournament-caliber teams. For the first time since 2007, the Shockers will begin their season at Charles Koch Arena, hosting the Shocker … Read more
As summer temperatures soar, the Salvation Army is stepping up to support local residents struggling to stay cool. In partnership with Evergy, the organization will distribute more than 2,900 fans to Sedgwick County residents on Wednesday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Koch Center. The initiative aims to protect … Read more
A 26-year-old man is in police custody following a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in west Wichita, Kansas. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around 12:30 p.m. in the 4100 block of West Pine Street, a typically quiet residential area. According to the Wichita Police Department, the gunfire reportedly stemmed from a disturbance between … Read more
WICHITA, Kan. – A 31-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot by a Wichita police officer while allegedly assaulting a woman inside a vehicle on the city’s southwest side early Friday morning. According to the Wichita Police Department (WPD), the situation began around 4:20 a.m. when Sedgwick County dispatch received an open-line 911 … 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
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