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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.
Armed robbery at QuikTrip on 13th and West
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) -Wichita police are investigating an armed robbery at the QuikTrip at 13th and West. Dispatch said it happened early morning on May 18 around 1:40 a.m. They told us there were hostages inside the building. But at this time we don’t know how many hostages there were,...
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...
BTK a ‘prime suspect’ in 1976 missing persons case
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — After searching the former property of serial killer Dennis Rader, deputies from Osage County, Oklahoma, authorities say there might be connections to other missing persons cases. The Osage County Sheriff’s Office says the focus of Tuesday’s search in Park City was closely tied to the...
Man critically injured in crash on I-135 near 77th Street
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Wichita man suffered critical injuries in a motorcycle crash reported Friday evening on northbound Interstate 135, just south of 77th Street. In the crash reported at about 5:40 p.m., the Kansas Highway Patrol said a Harley Davidson motorcycle hit the rear of a Ford-model vehicle that was slowed down due to traffic in the left lane.
Car crashes into west Wichita home, driver sustains minor injuries
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - The driver of a vehicle sustained minor injuries after a vehicle collision that pushed into a home early Saturday morning. Police say a call came in for a vehicle into a house call around 5:40 a.m. at the intersection of McCormick and Dodge. Police say that a collision between two vehicles resulted in one of the vehicles being pushed into a home, causing minor damage.
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,...
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