Public Safety
Sports
Derby's Da'Von Morrison scores four TDs in 35-10 win over Maize
Da'Von Morrison scored four touchdowns, including a kickoff return, after starter Arieus Finley left injured as Derby beat previously unbeaten Maize 35-10 on Friday, Sept. 25, to take control of the AVCTL-I standings at 4-0.
Sports
Derby's Da'Von Morrison scores four TDs in 35-10 win over Maize
Da'Von Morrison scored four touchdowns, including a kickoff return, after starter Arieus Finley left injured as Derby beat previously unbeaten Maize 35-10 on Friday, Sept. 25, to take control of the AVCTL-I standings at 4-0.
Sports
Derby's Da'Von Morrison scores four TDs in 35-10 win over Maize
Da'Von Morrison scored four touchdowns, including a kickoff return, after starter Arieus Finley left injured as Derby beat previously unbeaten Maize 35-10 on Friday, Sept. 25, to take control of the AVCTL-I standings at 4-0.
The Aviation Corridor
Rusty Eck Ford fires employee over racial slur on service sticker
Wichita resident Larry Martin Jr. found a racial slur written on a service sticker inside his truck after an oil change at Rusty Eck Ford; the dealership fired the employee responsible and says its investigation is ongoing.
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
Derby council votes 7-0 to begin eminent domain for water plant
Local Government
Sedgwick County approves $7.75 tag office fee starting 2027
Local Government
Wichita council to review Hess pump station power failure
Local Government
Wichita council approves $2.4M for four police vehicles
Local Government
Sedgwick County commissioners vote Wednesday on $9.50 tag fee
Local Government
Wichita council votes Tuesday on Botanica lease, transit grants
Education
Education
Education
Education
View MoreShocktoberfest kicks off 35th year at Wichita State
Wichita State University's annual Shocktoberfest celebration kicks off Monday, Sept. 28, running through Oct. 3 with a bonfire featuring the provost's faculty band, a $1,000 spirit trophy competition and Shocker Madness at Charles Koch Arena.
Education
View MoreWichita literacy initiative launches Sept. 17 with free event
The Wichita Journalism Collaborative will host a free kickoff event Thursday, Sept. 17, for its "Beyond Words: Wichita's Reading Crisis" initiative, featuring simulations that let attendees experience literacy challenges firsthand.
Education
View MoreWichita East leads area schools with six National Merit semifinalists
Wichita East led Wichita-area public schools with six National Merit Scholarship semifinalists announced Wednesday, Sept. 9, as nearly 150 Kansas students from more than a dozen area high schools advanced in the 72nd annual competition.
Education
View MoreWichita students stash phones as Kansas bell-to-bell ban takes effect
Wichita Public Schools students are adjusting to Kansas' new bell-to-bell cellphone ban in the first days of the 2026-27 school year, with parents divided over losing daytime contact with their children versus reduced classroom distractions.
Education
View MoreKansas special ed lawsuit could force more funding to USD 259
Four Johnson County school districts are moving toward suing Kansas over 15 years of underfunded special education, targeting the same state formula that governs USD 259's $177.5 million special ed budget. Separately, a new state law bans active shooter drills in elementary schools as Wichita's 45,000 students begin the 2026-27 school year.
Education
View MoreKU logo joins WSU signage on downtown Wichita biomedical campus
Crews installed the University of Kansas logo on the Wichita Biomedical Campus building on Sunday, Aug. 16, joining WSU's signage on the downtown structure and marking the first on-building confirmation of the two universities' joint healthcare education venture set to open in spring 2027.
Public Safety
Public Safety
Public Safety
Public Safety
KDOT closes westbound Kellogg at I-135 Tuesday night
Public Safety
Sedgwick County hits lowest suicide rate in a decade
Community
Community
Community
Community
View MoreWichita East shoe drive funds student trade competitions
Wichita East High School's Blue Aces Construction program is collecting gently worn shoes through November to raise money for SkillsUSA competitions, with the donated footwear going to micro-entrepreneurs in developing countries.
Community
View MoreSomewhere Fest brings Shaq, Bailey Zimmerman to Wichita
The Somewhere Festival returns to downtown Wichita on Friday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26, with headliners Bailey Zimmerman and DJ Diesel (Shaquille O'Neal), six stages, 20-plus food vendors and street closures in effect through Sunday.
Community
View MoreDerby's $18 million Decarsky Park expansion opens Oct. 15
Derby's $18 million Decarsky Park Phase 2 expansion, featuring new athletic fields, a playground, picnic areas and a two-level concession building, is set for a grand opening Oct. 15 that coincides with the city's Third Thursday community event.
Community
View MoreWichita marks 9/11 with ceremonies, service across city
Wichita marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on Friday with ceremonies at Veterans Memorial Park, a McConnell Air Force Base remembrance walk, a Red Cross panel and a full day of volunteer projects organized by Wichita State University.
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Brady Johnson
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Brady Johnson is an Illinois native and an Augustana College journalism alumni. His prior experience includes a stint as a Newscast Producer for KWQC-TV6 News in Davenport, Iowa.
Brady Johnson
Editor
Brady Johnson is an Illinois native and an Augustana College journalism alumni. His prior experience includes a stint as a Newscast Producer for KWQC-TV6 News in Davenport, Iowa.
Brady Johnson
Editor
Brady Johnson is an Illinois native and an Augustana College journalism alumni. His prior experience includes a stint as a Newscast Producer for KWQC-TV6 News in Davenport, Iowa.
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