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Scene cleared after multiple fights outside Koch Arena during high school graduation prompt massive police response
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Update: The area surrounding Charles Koch Arena is clear and Hillside reopened following violence outside a high school graduation ceremony and a massive police response to multiple fights. During the height of the chaos, Sedgwick County EMS struggled to get into the area outside the arena. But as of late Friday night, there are no reports of serious injuries in connection with the fights and the massive police response.
2 missing people from Sedgwick Co., Wichita identified as victims in homicide investigation
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office has identified two bodies found in Sumner County. The first body was found on Friday, May 10, and the other was located on Monday, May 13. Both were located near River Road in rural Sumner County near Belle Plaine. Both...
Crime Stoppers: Thieves cause thousands of dollars in damage to Riverside Tennis Complex
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - The Wichita Police Department is looking for thieves who caused thousands of dollars in damage to the Riverside Tennis Complex. Investigators say they stole copper wiring that provided electricity to the pickleball courts. Pickleball players like Michelle Zane aren't happy about what happened. "It's just ridiculous,...
Missing in Kansas: Noah Compton
There's concern for a south-central Kansas teen who may be out of state. Noah Compton, 17, was last seen on Sunday night in Wichita, his sister said. Noah is likely with a teenage girl who has brown hair and brown eyes. It's believed they are heading down to Texas in a 2005 Silver Mercedes with a 60-day paper tag that reads D570851, his sister shared.
Man gets 1.5 years for embezzling $41K from Derby animal hospital
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A Wichita man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from his former employer. According to court documents, 52-year-old Jason Matthew Pennington pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Pennington worked at...
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