Building explodes in downtown Hutchinson, streets and sidewalks on fire

Published   Feb 22, 2025 05:07PM
Fire crews are battling a building fire in Hutchinson and have ordered the evacuation of the downtown area. ... Read more

How to get a pothole and other problems fixed in Wichita

Ice, snow, salt, and even snowplows can contribute to more potholes in the pavement. ... Read more

Four overdoses in 24 hours, Reno County issues health alert

Health officials say there has been a recent unusual spike in overdoses in Reno County. ... Read more

‘Everyone needs to breathe’: Intense confrontation on Kansas House floor forces two-hour recess

Published   Feb 21, 2025 04:40PM
TOPEKA, Kan. (Kansas Reflector) — An intense confrontation between a Republican and Democrat on the Kansas House floor Thursday during a gun debate forced the chamber into a two-hour recess as leadership worked to deescalate tensions. Democrats accused Rep. Nick Hoheisel, a Wichita Republican, of trying to start a fight with Rep. Ford Carr, a Wichita [...] ... Read more

Father gets prison for Wichita murder, son awaits trial

A judge has sentenced a Wichita father to more than 12 years in prison for a murder last year. The man's son is also charged in the case but has not gone to trial yet. ... Read more

Tyson Foods will keep hundreds of workers past closure date

Tyson Foods has notified the Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC) that it plans to keep some employees past the plant closure date for duties relating to the plant closure. ... Read more

Monster Jam taking over Intrust Bank Arena this weekend

Massive Monster Jam trucks and world-champion drivers are taking over Wichita's Intrust Bank Arena this weekend. The shows will run Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. ... Read more