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Hospitals across the KC metro begin to treat fireworks-related injuries
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - On the eve of the Fourth of July hospitals across the Kansas City metro have started to treat fireworks-related injuries. The University of Kansas Health System announced on Wednesday, July 3, that it has already worked a handful of fireworks-related injury cases across its Kansas City, Olathe, Liberty, Miami county campuses and the Burnett Burn Center.
Beloit Blue advance in K-18 Twin Lakes League tournament
BELOIT – The K-18 Beloit Blue team entered the 2024 K-18 Twin Lakes League tournament on Monday, July 1, 2024 as the #4 seed and faced #5 Lincoln again, after Blue’s Friday, 3-4 loss. Beloit redeemed themselves as they won over Lincoln, 149, and will now advance into the Friday,
Kansas Children’s Discovery Center hosts Independence Day parade for kids
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center is holding an early Independence Day party Wednesday to help kids celebrate the holiday. Children are marching along in the musical parade from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 3. All retired and active duty military personnel and their dependent family members can get in to […]
Potential Spin City renovations receive City attention
The cost of renovating Spin City with all of the possible additions to the project would total just under $2 million. The base fee for the project would total $1.5 million with engineering fees another $165,000. Other additions could range from landscaping to parking lot and drainage upgrades. Code compliance issues would need to be addressed.
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...
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