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Teen hit by bus remains in intensive care unit

WICHITA — The 17-year-old Southeast High School student who was struck by a bus outside the school Tuesday afternoon remains in fair condition at a local hospital.

Mulvane man critically hurt in Butler County crash

A 44-year-old Mulvane man remains in critical condition today after being hurt in a crash on U.S. 54 in Butler County Wednesday afternoon.

Indian summer hums along for Wichita area

Sunny skies and highs near 70 are forecast for the Wichita metropolitan area today. South winds in the teens, with gusts near 25 miles an hour, are also expected.

Emporia State student found dead in accident

An Emporia State University student who had not been seen since Sunday has been found dead after an apparent motorcycle accident.

National group will conduct review of Topeka Zoo

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums will review the operations of the the Topeka Zoo, after federal inspections recounted questionable care that led to several animal deaths.

La Crosse man electrocuted in oilfield

A 52-year-old La Crosse man died after being electrocuted in an oilfield in southern Ellis County.

Suspect in double homicide returning to Kansas

A 22-year-old man suspected of killing a woman and her toddler son in northeast Kansas has agreed to be returned to the state from Texas.

Family doctors group loses members over Coke deal

Advice about soft drinks and health from one of the nation's largest doctors groups will soon be brought to you by Coke.

Commissioner keeping mum about reported FBI investigation

Sedgwick County commissioner Kelly Parks isn’t saying a word to explain comments he made Tuesday that he had turned over some “stuff” to the FBI.

Thanksgiving food donations needed

Bread of Life is seeking donations for its annual Thanksgiving food giveaway Nov. 17 for families in need.

Kansas man sentenced to life for raping 9-year-old

A 27-year-old Overland Park man has been sentenced to life in prison without possible parole for more than 50 years for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl.

Bon Jovi tickets for Wichita concert on sale Nov. 16

Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Nov. 16 for the Bon Jovi concert scheduled for March 11 at Intrust Bank Arena, an arena spokeswoman said today.

H1N1 vaccine available again on Thursday

The Sedgwick County Health Department has received more H1N1 vaccine, in both the injection and nasal spray versions, and will begin offering the injections on Thursday.

Mike Huckabee is coming to Wichita Monday

The man Kansans wanted to send to face President Barack Obama in the general election last year will be in Wichita Monday morning to sign his new book, “A Simple Christmas” and the new paperback release of “Do the Right Thing.”

Kansas GOP weighs in on Tuesday's national election results

The Kansas Republican Party says last night’s big wins for the GOP show Americans are unconvinced by Democratic health care proposals and the economic stimulus package.

Water main break in south Wichita repaired

WICHITA — About 100 residences in south Wichita were without water most of the night while a water utility crew repaired a water main break.

Jail consultant to get additional payment

WICHITA — A consultant working to reduce the population of the Sedgwick County Jail will get an additional $28,511, county commissioners decided today.

Officials see challenges for Kansas wind energy

State and federal officials say Kansas has great potential for developing wind power but lacks enough transmission lines to spur further development of renewable energy.

Dodge City reporter faces subpoena

The Dodge City Daily Globe is challenging a county attorney's efforts to obtain a reporter's notes and testimony about a jailhouse interview she conducted with a man charged in a fatal shooting.

Great Bend may get dog treat company

City and county leaders have approved agreements that could bring a California-based dog treat company to Great Bend.

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