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A former Wichita police officer has been charged with felony aggravated battery for shooting at a dog while on duty and wounding a 9-year-old girl in the same room where … Click to Continue »

A $600 million increase for Kansas schools failed to pass the Senate on Tuesday, leaving lawmakers still without a plan to meet a state Supreme Court order to adequately fund … Click to Continue »

A former school secretary in Pratt has been indicted on federal firearms charges, authorities said Tuesday. Claudia Rodriguez-Oviedo, 33, was indicted on two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm … Click to Continue »

Most of them are old enough to collect Social Security now. There were no big parades welcoming them home from Vietnam. Of the 2.7 million Americans who served in Vietnam, … Click to Continue »

Three months after a Wichita man was fatally shot in a deadly swatting call, Kansas lawmakers have approved tougher penalties for false calls to police. The bill makes false calls … Click to Continue »

Police say that a driver stopped officers to get help after he was shot while trying to sell drugs. … Click to Continue »

Kansas: You've been there. Sounds like a "Been There" mug may be in order. This month, Starbucks unveiled a new series of collectible mugs with a unique design for all … Click to Continue »

A Kansas vocal teacher was arrested on suspicion of engaging in sexual relations with a student. Kevin Johnson, 53, of Concordia, has been charged with engaging in unlawful sexual relations, … Click to Continue »

A woman with pink hair robbed a Wichita Walgreens, and just three days later she went back with a man who purchased an auburn-colored hair dye, Wichita police posted on … Click to Continue »

The Maize Police Department is looking for a man who drives a red van and may have accidentally stolen a puppy on Monday. The 13-week-old bulldog pit bull puppy was … Click to Continue »