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Father and son arrested in Kansas apartment complex killing
SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement investigating a deadly shooting in Wichita have arrested a man and his father. Just after 11a.m. Monday, Sedgwick County Emergency Communications received a call reporting a shooting at the Rockborough apartment complex, 202 N Rock Road in Wichita, according to police spokesman Andrew Ford. First responders...
2 people hurt in crash on K-42
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Two people were hurt Tuesday morning in a crash on K-42 in Sedgwick County. The crash happened at around 9:15 at K-42 and 183rd Street West, west of Haysville between Clearwater and Schulte. One person sustained critical injuries, while another person was seriously hurt. The crash...
Search continues for 3rd suspect in acid attack on Kansas teen
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Police continue the search for a 16-year-old Kansas girl accused in a violent attack on a Kansas teen. Just after noon May 26, police responded to a disturbance in the 400 block of N Dodge in Wichita, according to Wichita Police Captain Aaron Moses. The victim in this case, an 18-year-old girl later arrived at an area hospital with second degree burns to the face and neck believed to be caused by a suspect throwing an acidic liquid on her during a physical fight.
K-9 Bane died in the line of duty. Wichita man who strangled the dog is going to prison
Kaylon Kirkwood must also pay a $5,000 fine for killing the K-9, plus $38,379.98 in restitution, which includes the cost of a new police dog, training, and Bane’s necropsy and cremation.
Storms and cooler weather for midweek
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As a cold front moves through south central Kansas, the chances for storms will return to the state and much cooler temperatures are set to overspread the region for the middle of the week. Severe weather threats are low for the immediate area, but gusty winds and torrential rain can be expected.
Kansas Construction Pension Fund Receives $43.1M PBGC Grant
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation approved a $43.1 million grant on Friday for the Kansas Construction Trades Open End Pension Trust Fund, a pension fund for construction workers based in Topeka, Kansas. The pension plan covers 8,145 participants and had been in critical status. According to the plan’s Form 5500...
Kansas gov. ceremonially signs off on tax plan
HOLTON (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly traveled to two northeast Kansas cities on Tuesday to ceremonially sign a tax cut package. Kelly signed off on Senate Bill 1 in the cities of Hiawatha and Holton on Tuesday, July 2, according to a press release from the Office of the Governor. The bill modifies income tax […]
Export experts to meet with Kansas businesses on statewide tour
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State leaders are announcing the start of an upcoming talk series aiming to show off international exporting opportunities to Kansas businesses. The Kansas Department of Commerce’s (KDC) International Division revealed the plans for the Kansas Exporters Roundtable series on Tuesday, July 2. This will be a monthly series starting in July and […]
KS Governor announces Administration appointments on Tuesday
(TOPEKA, Ks.) Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, that she has appointed seven people to new positions for the month of July. According to the Governor's Office, Linda Jeffrey from Topeka has been appointed to the Washburn University's Board of Regents. The purpose of the Board...
Plunkett’s Pest Control acquires McKinzie Pest Control, expanding Kansas presence
Plunkett’s Pest Control Inc. announced its acquisition of McKinzie Pest Control Tuesday morning. McKinzie Pest Control is a longtime family-owned business with regional offices in Manhattan and Emporia. According to a written release, the acquisition of McKinzie Pest Control "represents a significant milestone for Plunkett’s Pest Control," which is growing and expanding its presence in Kansas.
Moran concerned, Marshall pleased with Boeing’s decision to purchase Spirit AeroSystems
Kansas Senators shared their thoughts on Monday on Boeing’s announcement they plan to purchase Wichita-based Spirit AeroSystems. Sen. Jerry Moran expressed his concern over the announcement that Boeing is planning on acquire Spirit. In a statement, Moran said that Wichita would not be the Air Capital of the World...
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