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Kan. father arrested after 13-year-old hospitalized with injuries
SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating the father of a Kansas teen for alleged child abuse. On Monday evening, police were dispatched to a local hospital in response to a child abuse report involving a 13-year-old boy, according to Wichita Police Officer Kris Gupilan. The investigation revealed that the suspect involved was the boy's 39-year-old father Dallas L. Ellis, according to the Sedgwick County daily booking report.
KHP IDs Kansas man who died wrong-way crash
RENO COUNTY—The Kansas Highway Patrol has identified the man who died in an accident that occurred just before 11:30p.m. Wednesday in Reno County. The patrol reported a 1994 Chevy S-10 driven by Kris D Baymiller, 65, Hutchinson, was eastbound on U.S. 50 approximately seven miles east of Hutchinson. The pickup crossed the center line. A westbound 2018 Peterbilt semi driven by Parvinder Singh, 34, Fresno, California, struck the pickup in the westbound lanes.
Vehicle mitigation systems coming to Kansas State Fair
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair begins next week and general manager Bryan Schulz continues to outline some of the precautionary safety measures the fair will use this year. "This year we're also placing vehicle mitigation systems at gates 1 and 3," Kansas State Fair general manager Bryan...
SMSD board wades into issue of using private funds to pay for school staffers
A pattern of private donations that appears to favor the wealthiest schools in the Shawnee Mission School District sparked a spirited discussion among board members Monday night as they grappled with whether those donations result in an unfair educational advantage. The discussion came after members of a special task force—...
Washburn to Host Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Banquet
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Washburn University will host its second annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Banquet next month. The banquet will be at the Washburn Rooms A and B in the Memorial Union, on the Washburn University campus from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on September 12. The community can...
Kansas artist finishes huge ‘earth portrait’ of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Take a look
Kansas artist Stan Herd has put the finishing touches on a larger-than-life ‘earth portrait’ of Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz on a farm in Lawrence. The artist unveiled a portrait of Vice President Kamala Harris, now the Democratic presidential nominee, just days after Joe Biden dropped out of the race last month. The piece, entitled “The Biden Legacy,” left a space blank next to Harris for a portrait of her imminent VP pick.
That’s Awesome: An Oasis In The Middle Of A Wichita Food Desert
Today, the AWESOME if found right here in Wichita. In Northeast Wichita, near 21st and Grove, going out and getting an ingredient or two you need to fix dinner is not just an inconvenience, it’s close to impossible for the 1 in 5 households in that area without a vehicle. Enter Dollar General, who just remodeled and adapted their store at 2020 E. 21st St into their new DG Market format and the response has been very positive. Now there’s a market within walking distance for many with fresh produce, meats, frozen foods and other healthy items. Relief for those who no longer have to live in the middle of a food desert, THAT’S AWESOME.
Neglected horses removed from Reno County property, surrendered to rescue
RENO COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH) - Two neglected horses, removed from a property north of Hutchinson, are in the care of a rescue group that’s working to restore their health. That’s a task, that Storm Creek Horse Co. Farm & Rescue says, comes with a vet bill it describes as “massive.”
Buhler High School Class of 2004 Hosts 20-Year Reunion
BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler High School Class of 2004 is excited to announce their 20-year reunion scheduled for September 27-29th, 2024. The weekend’s events will offer a chance for classmates to reconnect and reminisce. All events, except for Sunday’s wine tasting, are come and go with no advance RSVP required.
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