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Two men were arrested on suspicion of aggravated robbery Wednesday after two teenagers reported they had been robbed at gunpoint during a handgun sale in Wichita. The 18- and 19-year-olds … Click to Continue »

By the time AAHN's Place had its ribbon cutting earlier in May, it already housed 11 children and expected more to arrive that day. The new children’s home, located in … Click to Continue »

On May 30, 2018 the Wichita Police Department opened the LexisNexis Community Crime Map to public use. The map tracks up-to-date crime statics and says where sexual offenders in Wichita are located. … Click to Continue »

Emily Glass — who police say led a private investigator to the body of 5-year-old Lucas Hernandez — walked out of the Sedgwick County Jail on Wednesday after District Attorney … Click to Continue »

Curious about crime in your neighborhood? A new crime-mapping service from the Wichita Police Department will help citizens stay alert to crime hot spots and trends. With the searchable database, … Click to Continue »

No charges will be filed Wednesday in the death of Lucas Hernandez, according to District Attorney Marc Bennett. Bennett said investigators are continuing to follow newly developed leads and are awaiting the results of forensic examinations. … Click to Continue »

The Eagle Medallion Hunt begins Thursday, but someone already knows where that 2-inch plastic disc is hidden. The Clue Master works in secret, choosing a location, placing the disc and … Click to Continue »

No charges will be filed Wednesday in the death of Lucas Hernandez, according to District Attorney Marc Bennett. Bennett said investigators are continuing to follow newly developed leads and are … Click to Continue »

A Haysville teacher is on administrative leave after being arrested on suspicion of unlawful sexual relations with a student, authorities said. Haysville USD 261 said Shari Herrs, 35, has been … Click to Continue »

You would never know the bridge is there. East of I-135, taking the 125th Street exit north of Park City, you head east and jog north to Southeast 96th, a … Click to Continue »