Crime
Wichita Water Bill Payments Disrupted by Ransomware Attack
Vendor BridgePay Network Solutions hit, no timeline for service restoration
Jury Awards $8.3M to Foster Teen's Family After Death at Juvenile Intake Center
Jurors found five juvenile officers in Sedgwick County used excessive force or failed to intervene in the 2021 death of Cedric 'C.J.' Lofton.
Kansas Lawmakers Propose Sextortion Bill After Teen's Tragic Death
Caleb's mother advocates for new legislation to increase penalties and raise awareness about online predators
Lifestyle
Kansas Considers Lowering Mandatory School Start Age to 6
Lawmakers cite bipartisan support for earlier school start, but parents have mixed views.
Salina Voters to Decide Fate of Pit Bull Ban
League of Women Voters hosts forum ahead of special election on repealing city's 2004 ordinance.
Wichita Board of Education Confirms Closure of Four Elementary Schools
Community members voice concerns over the district's decision to shutter L'ouverture, OK, Pleasant Valley, and Woodland Elementary schools.
Sports
Longtime Wichita State Shockers Broadcaster Mike Kennedy Retires After Nearly 50 Years
Kennedy has been the voice of Shocker Nation since 1980, calling over 1,400 consecutive games before a cancer diagnosis temporarily sidelined him in 2024.
Mack Brown: From Baker University to Super Bowl champion coach
Former Wildcats quarterback made his Super Bowl debut as an assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks.
Shockers Defeat New Mexico in Shutout Victory
Ava Sliger tosses a complete-game shutout to lead Wichita State to 1-0 win over New Mexico in Getterman Classic finale
Weather
Cold Front Brings Minor Changes to Kansas Weather
Expect a sunny Friday with highs in the 50s, followed by a warmer weekend.
Wichita Police Respond to 'Incident' in Old Town
Street closure reported as authorities investigate the situation.
Wintry Weather Hits Kansas, Warmer Days Ahead
Cold and cloudy conditions give way to sunny skies and rising temperatures this weekend.
Business
Wichita Water Bill Payments Disrupted by Nationwide Outage
Third-party credit card processor BridgePay reports service disruption impacting online and autopay transactions.
Pizza Hut to Close Hundreds of US Restaurants
Parent company Yum Brands cites underperforming locations as reason for shutdowns.
American Restaurant Partners Sees 1.5% Midday Trading Boost
The company's stock price rose to $1,750 before closing at $1,675 on Thursday.
