Tag: Wichita

A Kansas man, Ryan Brungardt, faces federal charges for creating child sexual abuse materials, including recordings of minors in locker rooms.

The endangered persons advisory for 17-year-old Alexandra R. Smith has been canceled after she was found safe in Wilson County, Kansas. Smith went missing from Wichita on July 6, 2025, and was a key witness in a homicide case. Authorities appreciate the public's assistance during the search.

A Wichita man has been arrested after police say he attempted to abduct an 8-year-old girl Saturday morning in west Wichita.

Six Republican candidates for Kansas governor debated key issues including abortion, marijuana, and judicial bias. Charlotte O’Hara criticized fellow Republicans, while candidates united against abortion and for judicial amendments. They expressed discontent with career politicians and endorsed a vision to align more with Trump, aiming for a unified GOP front ahead of the August primary.

The Kansas Department for Children and Families has reported nearly $10,000 in stolen SNAP benefits due to a card-skimming device found at a Wichita store, affecting 46 households. The agency is deactivating compromised cards and urging EBT users to protect their accounts, as stolen benefits cannot be reimbursed.

WICHITA — A 47-year-old Wichita man is scheduled to appear in a Sedgwick County courtroom Thursday to learn his fate following the shooting of a teenager in a Goddard Walmart parking lot last year.

CONCORDIA, KS – A Wichita woman is in custody following a violent incident at a local McDonald’s on Sunday afternoon. At...

On December 9, Cowley County Sheriff’s deputies discovered an unclaimed property in Winfield, KS, which led to the finding of a suspicious "unknown device." The Wichita Bomb Squad was called to safely retrieve it, prompting a temporary closure of the area for public safety. The investigation continues.

WICHITA, KS — The driver accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in February is scheduled to make her first court appearance today, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Wichita man accused of the fatal shooting of his infant daughter is scheduled to return to court on Thursday. Michael Tejeda, 25, will appear in Judge Chrystal Krier’s courtroom for an arraignment hearing, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s office. Tejeda remains in custody on a $500,000 bond following his arrest earlier this year.

SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. — A 39-year-old Wichita man died Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash near K-15 Highway and 55th Street South, according to the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office updated that Justin Alan Lane, 36, and Elliott Maurice Kyles, 47, were booked following a law enforcement operation on November 13, 2025. Lane faces marijuana distribution charges, while Kyles is charged with possession of narcotics and marijuana. Ongoing investigations involve multiple properties and illegal drugs.