Loony Bin Comedy Club Returns to Wichita
Owner of Tulsa location bringing back popular venue to former Villa Luna site
Standoff in Wichita Ends Peacefully After Hours-Long Negotiation
Kansas Governor Declares Emergency Over Wildfire Threat
Health
Bugs, mouse poop, and dirty kitchens found at Wichita restaurants
Recent health inspections uncover food safety issues at several Wichita-area eateries

Andover Teen Celebrates 3 Years Since Lifesaving Bone Marrow Transplant
Zac Sporleder marks milestone after leukemia diagnosis and treatment
Mental Health Expert Warns of Social Media Addiction's Dangers
Marcy Johnson of Prairie View says social media can negatively impact brain development, especially in young people.
Lifestyle
Broken Hearts Festival celebrates Valentine's Day with bones and oddities
Wichita event features vendors selling unique, macabre items to create a community space

Newton Delays Decision on Fireworks Sales Schedule
City commission tables proposed ordinance to limit fireworks sales and use period
Sedgwick County Zoo Sees Record Attendance in 2025
Zoo prepares for new elephant barn opening as it weathers weather-related expenses
Crime
Wichita Man Charged in Fatal Hutchinson Fentanyl Overdose
Cody Martin accused of providing fentanyl that led to victim's death in 2025

Wichita Man Convicted of Raping Underage Girl
Jury deliberated for an hour before finding Yulder Valencia-Diaz guilty of multiple felony charges.
Kansas Troopers Help Wichita Mowing Influencer Recover Stolen Truck
SB Mowing turned to social media for assistance, leading to a grassroots effort to locate the vehicle.
Weather
Wet Weather Arrives Friday Night Into Saturday
Rain and thunderstorms expected across Kansas this weekend

National Weather Service Hosts Storm Safety Classes in Wichita
Free sessions aim to educate residents on preparing for severe weather
Mild Weather Continues in Kansas
Temperatures to stay above average with chances of 70 degrees next week
Sports
Coyotes Men's Track and Field Finishes Second at KCAC Championships
Wyatt Johnson named KCAC Male Track Athlete of the Meet

Wichita State Defeats Tulsa in Tight American Conference Matchup
Shockers stay in race for top spot in the American with 81-77 win over rival Tulsa
South Florida man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism
Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.