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Man suffers serious injuries Tuesday evening in Wichita motorcycle crash
WICHITA, Kan. (WIBW) - A motorcycle rider was seriously injured Tuesday evening in a single-vehicle crash on Wichita’s west side, authorities said. The crash was reported at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday on northbound Interstate 235 just south of Central Avenue. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra...
Wichita Mystery Company launches Halloween themed murder mystery event
Ready to celebrate Halloween in the most epic way? Check out the latest venture from Wichita Mystery Company. The business brings interactive murder mystery pop-up events to the Wichita area. In the latest one, they bring the festive fun of a haunted house and combine it with a murder mystery,...
PREVIEW: St. Marys thrilled for new changes in 2024
ST. MARYS, Kan. (WIBW) - One of the many schools down the Highway 24 pipeline, the Bears another another team who have a new head coach at the helm. The Bears are under CJ Marple who’s been on the staff for the last several years after Kyle Schnek stepped down.
Apartment complex addition to address drainage issues per report to Emporia Planning Commission Tuesday evening
Based on engineer plans, a new addition to an Emporia apartment complex could address a longtime drainage issue. During the Emporia Planning Commission’s monthly meeting Tuesday evening, commissioners considered and ultimately recommended approval of a rezoning request for property at 1200 Whittier Place Lane from single-family detached to multi-family. The request comes as developers are planning to add a third complex to the property.
‘I Just Think the World of the Kid’
Kansas State's Brian Anderson wore a grin that filled the team interview room at the Vanier Family Football Complex, as the 29-year coaching veteran and sixth-year running backs coach was swarmed by reporters at the conclusion of the Wildcats' training camp. The normally happy-go-lucky Anderson got down to business. The...
Saline County Jail Bookings, Aug. 21
REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hit. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation, Failure to Appear, Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant and Agg battery; Knowingly cause angry phys contact.
Near normal temps later today
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Jake Dunne says after a couple of cooler than normal days in the middle to upper 80s, expect near normal heat this afternoon as temperatures top-out near 90 degrees underneath mostly sunny skies. A weak system will move across the state tonight producing scattered showers...
W. Kansas man appointed to KS Ag Department's marketing advisory board
MANHATTAN — Three Kansans have been appointed by Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam to serve on the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Marketing Advisory Board. Board service will begin on September 12. The Marketing Advisory Board provides constituent observation and comment for a variety of industry sector strategies supporting...
Real estate investor plays role in making properties liveable
Wichita’s Mike Heldstab is an example of a real estate investor who doesn’t merely flip houses to make his profits and rent prices skyrocket. He buys and rehabs damaged and poorly maintained homes that an average buyer may not be able to buy and fix themselves, then rents them at affordable rates.
Topeka police investigate new homicide case after man dies of injuries
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka police are launching a new homicide investigation following the death of a local man after a police chase. The Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced in a press release on Wednesday, Aug. 21 that Kyle E. Higgins, 37, of Topeka died as the result of injuries sustained during a recent incident. His […]
Storms Ahead Kansas: Thunderstorms Expected Along K-96 Corridor Early Thursday Overnight
Dodge City, KS – Thunderstorms are expected to develop along the K-96 corridor tonight, bringing gusty winds and significant lightning risks. The storm activity is forecasted between 10 p.m. tonight and 3 a.m. Thursday, primarily affecting areas from Scott City to Hays. According to the National Weather Service (NWS)...
Cryptocurrency 'pig butchering' scam wrecks Kansas bank, sends ex-CEO to prison for 24 years
The former CEO of a small Kansas bank was sentenced to more than 24 years in prison for looting the bank of $47 million — which he sent to cryptocurrency wallets controlled by scammers who had duped him in a “pig butchering” scheme that appealed to his greed, federal prosecutors said.
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