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@kwch12 @kwch.com · Nov 25

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@kwch12 @kwch.com · 13h

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/

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 15h

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/

Scammers ripping off people in search of Halloween costumes, decor

Scammers are ripping people off as they holiday shop.

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 16h

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/

1 person in critical condition after I-135 crash

The crash happened near I-135 and East Kellogg.

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 20h

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/

Emporia man arrested on suspicion of arson after car was intentionally set on fire

One man was arrested after an investigation of Saturday morning's vehicle fire.

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 21h

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/

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 1d

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/

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 1d

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/

‘In our hearts forever’: Family remembers 3 victims of fatal Dodge City fire

Community support is helping the grieving relatives cope after their tragic loss.

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 1d

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/

The costs of raising a child in 2025

The average cost to raise a child to age 18 is now estimated to be between $297,000 and $331,933, depending on income and geography—not including college.

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 2d

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

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 2d

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

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 2d

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

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 2d

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/

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 2d

“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

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 2d

“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/

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 3d

'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/

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 3d

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

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 3d

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

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 3d

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

2 children, ages 9 and 10, charged with attempted murder, rape in brutal attack on 5-year-old girl, prosecutors say

Two children, ages 9 and 10, are facing several serious charges including attempted murder and rape after prosecutors say they brutally attacked a 5-year-old girl in Cleveland, Ohio.

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 3d

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

WIC receives $300 million to extend food assistance to moms and young kids in shutdown

The government program WIC has received a $300 million lifeline to keep operating for a few more weeks during the federal government shutdown.

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 3d

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

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 4d

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/

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 4d

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/

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 4d

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/

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 4d

"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/

Wichita firefighters transform into superheroes to cheer up hospitalized kids

The department's annual tradition helps young patients "almost forget that they're at the hospital."

@kwch12 @kwch.com · 4d

#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

UPDATE: Woman seen forcibly taken on doorbell camera found safe, police say

Police say she was last seen on Sunday, Oct. 12 at approximately 2 a.m. in the 1400 block of N. Volutsia.