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Family seeking answers after man found dead in trunk of car
Kyce Barnes was found in the trunk of a car in west Wichita Wednesday morning. 'He always lit up the room': Family seeking answers after man found dead in trunk of car. Wichita police identified the 39-year-old man found dead, wrapped in bloody sheets and stuffed in the trunk of a car as Kyce Barnes.
Motorcyclist dead after crashing into guard rail, falling off of Kellogg
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A man is dead after crashing his motorcycle and falling off a Wichita highway. The crash happened just after 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the westbound lanes of Kellogg. According to Wichita police, the driver of the motorcycle hit a guard rail, then fell several feet off of the highway onto Hydraulic Street below.
2 teens arrested in killing of 93-year-old woman in Kansas
In a shocking incident that has left the community in disbelief, two 14-year-old girls have been arrested in connection with the brutal killing of 93-year-old Joanne Johnson in Augusta, Kansas. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation confirmed that the teens, whose identities remain undisclosed due to their juvenile status, are facing first-degree murder charges.
Scammer posing as bank rep steals thousands from Wichita woman
Police are looking for a woman who posed as a representative for a bank and ended up stealing thousands of dollars from an innocent victim's account. Crime Stoppers: Scammer posing as bank rep steals thousands from Wichita woman. Police are looking for a woman who posed as a representative for...
Man critically hurt in motorcycle crash in southwest Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A man has suffered critical injuries in a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle near Wichita's airport. The crash happened just after 7 p.m. Thursday at MacArthur and Ridge Road, which is south of the airport. Sgt. Justin Manning with the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office said a southbound SUV, which did have a stop sign, drove into the intersection and collided with an eastbound motorcycle.
Judge approves sweeping changes to Wichita Police’s gang database
Playing basketball with the wrong set of people or frequenting the wrong gas station could land you on a Wichita Police Department list of gang members. Community activists say police make snap judgements that label people as gangsters without any criminal record. That’s about to change. Judge Eric Melgren, chief judge of the U.S. District […] The post Judge approves sweeping changes to Wichita Police’s gang database appeared first on The Beacon.
Juror in Wichita burglary case warns of criminal activity taking place during funerals
A juror in a recent case involving a man breaking into homes while families attend funerals is speaking out to raise awareness about the crimes so others don't fall victim. Juror in Wichita burglary case warns of criminal activity taking place during funerals. A juror is speaking out to spread...
Wichita police investigate Saturday morning motorcycle accident
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita police are investigating an early morning motorcycle crash. It happened around 1:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Kellogg near Hydraulic. Sedgwick County dispatchers told us the patient was taken to the hospital in critical condition. 12 News has reached out to the Wichita Police...
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