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Lawrence man sentenced for 2023 aggravated battery conviction
Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez announced today that a Lawrence man was sentenced to 21 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections for his involvement in a 2023 aggravated battery charge.
Lawrence woman set to serve time for boyfriend’s fentanyl-related death
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - A Lawrence woman is set to spend time in prison after she pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the fentanyl-related death of her boyfriend. Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez announced on Wednesday, July 3, that Chloe L. Colby, 23, of Lawrence, pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter and conspiracy to commit unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. The move follows the death of a 21-year-old Lawrence man.
Many facilities, services closed in Wichita on July 4th
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Today is Independence Day, and facilities in the City of Wichita will be closed in observance of the federal holiday. That includes:. Since July 4th is a federal holiday, banks and post offices will be closed and you will not receive mail. If you’re looking to...
Damage reported after strong winds at Wilson Lake
RUSSELL COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH) - Several campers were overturned late Wednesday night when severe storms brought gusty winds to Wilson Lake. Around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service in Wichita warned storms producing 60 mile per hour wind gusts were approaching the area. 12 News has reached out to...
How to get 12 News Connected on Roku
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) -12 News is digital too. We’re not just on air, online, and on apps. 12 News Connected is our Roku channel. Just search for KWCH 12 News on your Roku and add the channel. Once you’re in 12 News Connected you can watch live newscasts, Local...
Why Nas Kitchen is temporarily closed
The question I’ve been receiving is, “Is Nas Kitchen closed?”. Many people have stopped by the New York-style Mediterranean restaurant at 1920 W. 21st St. only to find them closed. The restaurant’s Google business listing has also been marked as temporarily closed. No need to panic as...
City of Wichita looks at empty elementary building as possible homeless shelter
The city of Wichita, Kansas, is looking to buy a vacant elementary school building from the Wichita school district and use it as a facility to aid the homeless. The Wichita Eagle reports that the Wichita City Council has approved an agreement with Wichita Public Schools that gives the city six months to decide whether to acquire the recently shuttered Park Elementary building for $1 and convert it into a homeless resources campus.
Kansas Weather Alert: Isolated Storms, Weekend Sunshine Ahead
Wichita, KS – Cooler temperatures are forecasted for much of Kansas today, with isolated severe storms anticipated southeast of the Kansas Turnpike this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita warns that these storms may produce damaging winds up to 70 mph and heavy rainfall. According...
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