Sedgwick County, Wichita

Horrific new details emerge in court document about missing 5-year-old Lucas Hernandez

The bruises on Lucas Hernandez kept showing up. Relatives saw them. The school nurse counted nine of them and said it looked like he had been in a fight. His … Click to Continue »

Husband of woman found dead in dumpster now in Wichita jail

The husband of a woman who was found dead in a liquor store dumpster is now in a Wichita jail after he was arrested in Iowa. Donnell Casey Danterio Stafford, … Click to Continue »

Officer Arterburn was run over trying to halt stolen SUV. It wasn't really stolen, suit says

Attorneys for the family of injured Wichita police officer Brian Arterburn say they now have reason to think the SUV that ran him over last year wasn't stolen from a … Click to Continue »

Principal shuffle: Four Wichita high schools will have new leaders this fall

Four Wichita high schools will have new principals next year, as one longtime administrator retires and three more have been assigned to different schools. Ken Thiessen is retiring after 26 … Click to Continue »

South Broadway's "The Soup Guy," a blessing for the hungry

Walter "The Soup Guy" Clemons goes out twice a week to feed the hungry along south Broadway near his home. After surviving a heart attack he says God sent him a message to feed the hungry. … Click to Continue »

Here's why the Wichita district shortened the last day of school

Wichita families learned last week that the last day of school — May 16 — will be a half day instead of a full day for all students. High-schoolers will … Click to Continue »

Book by BTK serial killer's daughter available for pre-order now

The tale of trauma and forgiveness by BTK serial killer Dennis Rader's daughter won't be released until early next year. But the book is available for pre-order online now. Hardcover … Click to Continue »

Video shows view from an officer on the east side of Finch house

The Wichita Police Department released videos during a press conference on April 12, 2018. District Attorney Marc Bennett said the Wichita police officer who fired the shot that killed Andrew Finch after a swatting call will not face charges. … Click to Continue »

View from officer on the west side of the Finch house

The Wichita Police Department released videos during a press conference on April 12, 2018. District Attorney Marc Bennett said the Wichita police officer who fired the shot that killed Andrew Finch after a swatting call will not face charges. … Click to Continue »

View from an officer from across the street from Finch house

The Wichita Police Department released videos during a press conference on April 12, 2018. District Attorney Marc Bennett said the Wichita police officer who fired the shot that killed Andrew Finch after a swatting call will not face charges. … Click to Continue »

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Horrific new details emerge in court document about missing 5-year-old Lucas Hernandez

Husband of woman found dead in dumpster now in Wichita jail

Officer Arterburn was run over trying to halt stolen SUV. It wasn't really stolen, suit says

Principal shuffle: Four Wichita high schools will have new leaders this fall

South Broadway's "The Soup Guy," a blessing for the hungry

Here's why the Wichita district shortened the last day of school

Book by BTK serial killer's daughter available for pre-order now

Video shows view from an officer on the east side of Finch house

View from officer on the west side of the Finch house

View from an officer from across the street from Finch house