Crime
Wichita Police Still Searching for Gunman in Youth Football Coach's Murder
Travon Stewart, known as "Coach Factor," was killed in October 2026 while selling concessions at a youth football game.
Body found in northeast Wichita pond
Authorities responded to the scene on Saturday afternoon.
Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Young Couple in Wichita Parking Garage
Zachary Ramirez convicted of first-degree felony murder in 2023 shooting deaths of Josephina Lerma-Dominguez and Bryan Lara-Hernandez
Weather
Wildfire Smoke Blankets Kansas, Causing Hazardous Air Quality
Ash falls hundreds of miles from active flames as air quality remains moderate to unhealthy
Rural Kansas Towns Rally to Support Neighbors Affected by Fires
Pratt County Emergency Management and local businesses work to provide resources and aid for recovery efforts.
Kansas Governor Declares Emergency Over Wildfire Threat
Extreme fire risk prompts state of disaster declaration as strong winds and dry conditions loom.
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
Teacher Interview Day Connects Education Majors with 84 School Districts
Annual career fair helps future educators find jobs ahead of spring hiring cycle
Wichita's Yo-B Frozen Yogurt Reopens After Fire
The 12-year-old eatery has been closed since early October due to fire damage.
Broken Hearts Festival celebrates Valentine's Day with bones and oddities
Wichita event features vendors selling unique, macabre items to create a community space
Politics
House to Vote on Requiring Collision Avoidance Tech After Deadly Crash
Proposed legislation aims to prevent future midair collisions near busy airports.
Wichita Fire Chief Tammy Snow to retire
Snow's decision follows investigation into city's failure to meet national fire response time standards
Pioneering Wichita Leader and Lawmaker Melody McCray-Miller Dies at 69
McCray-Miller was the first Black woman to serve on the Sedgwick County Commission and in the Kansas House of Representatives.
