“Just like human families, as our families grow, we have to move into bigger spaces." -- Sedgwick County Zoo to expand elephant barn after historic year of births https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/21/sedgwick-county-zoo-expand-elephant-barn-after-historic-year-births/ #kwch12

Both men are charged with first-degree murder and aggravated child endangerment in the overdose death of the 15-year-old Wichita girl. Story >>> https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/20/2-men-charged-with-murder-wichita-teenagers-overdose-death/ #kwch12

Advance voting began today for November's general election. You can cast your ballot in person at the Sedgwick County Election Office. Be sure to check your ballot before you vote! 🗳️ Details: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/20/advance-voting-begins-monday-sedgwick-county/ 

UPDATE: Man charged in Wichita doorbell camera abduction case https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/20/man-charged-wichita-doorbell-camera-abduction-case/  #kwch12

A 44-year-old man has been arrested for aggravated battery - DUI in connection with yesterday's crash on 13th Street. The crash left a 25-year-old pregnant woman with critical injuries. Details: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/19/1-critically-injured-north-wichita-crash/ 

Today, Sedgwick County began work on a new crisis center in downtown Wichita. The center will address mental health crises and overdoses. Details: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/20/sedgwick-co-begins-work-new-crisis-center-address-mental-health-overdoses/ 

The Amazon Web Services outage that happened today took down dozens of major online services - including everything from Snapchat to the McDonald's app. Did you notice any outages? 👇

The annual walk brings people together, offering support and solidarity for those who have been diagnosed with kidney disease, as well as their loved ones. Read more: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/19/annual-wichita-kidney-walk-raises-awareness-national-health-crisis/ 

BREAKING: One person is critically injured in a crash at E Jump Ave and S Hydraulic (south of Pawnee). Details: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/20/one-person-critically-injured-south-wichita-crash/ 

Officials say an Alabama pilot and his 2 daughters have been found dead after a plane crash in Montana. Details: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/19/pilot-his-2-daughters-found-dead-after-plane-crash-montana-officials-say/ 

BREAKING UPDATE: Wichita Police confirm that the person critically injured in today's crash on 13th St. was a 25-year-old pregnant woman. Details: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/19/1-critically-injured-north-wichita-crash/ 

A 39-year-old man was arrested for attempted second degree murder following yesterday's stabbing on north Broadway. Details: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/18/wichita-police-respond-stabbing-n-broadway/

1 man has been arrested after the Wichita Fire Department determined an apartment fire early this morning was intentionally set. Details: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/19/man-arrested-intentional-apartment-fire-south-wichita/ 

BREAKING: One person is critically injured in a house fire near Pawnee and Meridian. Details: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/19/1-critically-injured-south-wichita-house-fire/ 

BREAKING: 1 person is in critical condition after a crash on E. 13th Street North. Details: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/19/1-critically-injured-north-wichita-crash/ 

REST IN PEACE: Limp Bizkit bass player, Sam Rivers, is dead at 48. He was a founding member when the band started in 1994. Read more: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/19/limp-bizkit-bass-player-sam-rivers-dead-48/ 

With Halloween coming up, consumers are reporting fake websites selling costumes for exceptionally low prices. Buyers end up being ghosted. Read more: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/16/scammers-ripping-off-people-search-halloween-costumes-decor/ 

BREAKING: One person is in critical condition following a crash on northbound I-135. Details: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/19/1-critical-condition-after-i-135-crash/ 

An Emporia man is facing arson charges after authorities say he intentionally set a car on fire early this morning. Details: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/18/intentional-car-fire-leads-arson-charges-emporia/ 

Thursday's shooting on a Wichita city bus raised questions about the safety of public transit - but city data shows that assaults on buses are uncommon, and violence toward passengers is rare. Story: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/17/violent-crime-nearly-unheard-wichita-city-buses/ 

The Wichita City Council is voting Tuesday on a $2,000,000 proposal to convert the first floor of the old downtown library into an event space. Story: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/17/wichita-considers-2-million-plan-convert-central-library-into-event-space/

Three people died in a Dodge City fire. Now, their family is processing the loss and remembering the joy they brought to their lives. Story: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/18/our-hearts-forever-family-remembers-3-victims-fatal-dodge-city-fire/ 

How much does it really cost to raise a child in 2025 - and how can you manage the cost? Read more: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/17/true-costs-raising-child-2025/ 

2 charged in $600,000 psychic fortune-telling scheme that promised to lift curses, district attorney says https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/16/2-charged-600000-psychic-fortune-telling-scheme-that-promised-lift-curses-district-attorney-says/ #kwch12

REST IN PEACE: Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist, dies at 74 https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/16/ace-frehley-kiss-original-lead-guitarist-dies-74/  #kwch12

POOR PUP 💔 Police said this K-9’s leg had to be amputated after being stabbed multiple times while trying to take a suspect into custody. Story >>> https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/16/k-9s-leg-amputated-after-being-stabbed-multiple-times-while-trying-take-suspect-into-custody/ #kwch12

Prosecutors said the woman and her friends were in the car drinking when the shooting occurred. Story: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/16/wichita-woman-sentenced-3-years-7-year-olds-shooting-death/ 

“Nobody should have to say goodbye to their nine-year-old." 💔 A nine-year-old Kansas girl has died after she was struck by a cargo van while riding her bike to school. Story >>> https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/16/devastating-9-year-old-girl-riding-bicycle-school-hit-killed-by-cargo-van/ #kwch12

“The message should be clear: If you’re involved in (the) distribution of narcotics in our community, we will hold you accountable for placing people in Wichita in danger,” said WPD. Story: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/16/wichita-police-man-arrested-connection-with-teens-drug-overdose-death/ 

'Tis the season! Thanks to Bradley for sharing these Halloween decoration photos from Derby. Remember, you can share your photos with us here: https://www.kwch.com/2021/01/11/links-we-mentioned/ 

Suspect faces domestic battery charges in Wichita doorbell camera abduction case https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/15/suspect-faces-domestic-battery-charges-wichita-doorbell-camera-abduction-case/ #kwch12

Gov. Kelly says GOP condemnation ‘rings hollow’ after racist chat group exposed Her full statement: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/15/gov-laura-kelly-responds-chat-group-involving-kansas-young-republicans/ #kwch12

2 children, ages 9 and 10, charged with attempted murder, rape in brutal attack on 5-year-old girl, prosecutors say https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/15/2-children-ages-9-10-charged-with-attempted-murder-rape-brutal-attack-5-year-old-girl-prosecutors-say/ #kwch12

WIC receives $300 million to extend food assistance to moms and young kids in shutdown https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/15/wic-receives-300-million-extend-food-assistance-moms-young-kids-shutdown/ #kwch12 

One of five suspects in the March 2024 deaths of Kansas mothers Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley pleaded no contest to nine charges in an Oklahoma courtroom this week. Story: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/15/suspect-deaths-veronica-butler-jillian-kelley-pleads-no-contest-nine-charges/ #kwch12

The Sedgwick County tag offices have merged into the Douglas location - and two new satellite locations launched. We spoke with some residents who said they are already seeing improvements: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/15/new-satellite-tag-office-locations-open-sedgwick-county-improvements-noted/ 

A Burrton man has been sentenced to over 25 years in prison for kidnapping and sexually soliciting a child under 10 years old. Read more: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/13/burrton-man-sentenced-25-years-prison-child-sex-crimes/ 

A California engineer won a pumpkin contest with a 2,346 pound gourd! 🎃 What would you do with a pumpkin this big? Story: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/14/california-engineer-wins-pumpkin-contest-with-2346-pound-gourd/ 

"They almost forget that they're at the hospital." ❤️‍🩹 Read more: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/14/wichita-firefighters-transform-into-superheroes-cheer-up-hospitalized-kids/ 

#BREAKING: Woman seen forcibly taken on doorbell camera found safe, Wichita police say https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/13/update-woman-seen-forcibly-taken-doorbell-camera-found-safe-police-say/ #kwch12

The 39-year-old woman is now facing multiple counts of identity theft and forgery accusations: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/13/florida-woman-accused-forgery-abilene-bank-arrested-harvey-county/ 

REST IN PEACE 💔 Family members identify 3 people killed in Dodge City mobile home fire Story >>> https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/12/three-people-killed-trailer-fire-dodge-city/ #kwch12

KDOT is reminding drivers that this time of year, it's common to see deer on any road at any time of day. They shared tips on how to avoid hitting a deer and what to do if you do come across one: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/13/kdot-warns-drivers-about-increase-deer-roadways/ 

Wichita police said a man was seriously injured Monday afternoon when he was stabbed at the old Walgreens site located at Harry and Broadway. He then went across the street for help at Family Dollar. Story: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/13/man-seriously-injured-south-wichita-stabbing/ #kwch12

COSTLY CLEANUP: Salina approves $1.2 million to clear Smoky Hill River log jam https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/13/salina-approves-12-million-clear-smoky-hill-river-log-jam/ #kwch12

TRAFFIC ALERT: Wichita police are working several accidents on I-135, including a rolled semi on the loop from SB I-135 to EB Kellogg. Traffic is backed up. AVOID THE AREA if you can. https://www.kwch.com/traffic/ #kwch12

A small plane crashes into a semitruck in Texas, resulting in an explosion and the loss of both passengers. https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/13/plane-seen-exploding-after-crashing-into-semitruck-both-passengers-killed/  #kwch12

Mega Millions jackpot hits $600M for Tuesday’s drawing.

1 killed in early morning crash near Maize https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/13/1-killed-early-morning-crash-maize/ #kwch12

A nor’easter churned its way up the East Coast over the weekend, washing out roads and prompting air travel delays: https://www.kwch.com/2025/10/13/new-jersey-declares-emergency-noreaster-approaches-while-alaska-flooding-carries-away-homes/