Sedgwick News

Each political season, there are a number of topics that seem to rise to the top of most lists, and during Kansas' last legislative session, energy became a topic everyone was talking about.

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Abushawriyeh, Ishaq, Charlotte, N.C., and Seyam, Nadia A., Wichita. Alexander, Philip R. and Hoesch, Hillary B., both of Wichita.

Everyone attending Automobilia's 14th Moonlight Car Show and Street Party seemed to have their eyes out for that one special car.

The 'fake' hoodia battle between supplier Stryka Botanics and customer Certified Natural Laboratories has moved up a notch, after Stryka filed papers that it says will have the lawsuit thrown out.

Undersheriff Robert Hinshaw said Wednesday that the department was notified by teletype that 39-year-old Robert Abner of Wichita had been taken into custody.

A one-term state senator with a long record of community involvement faces a political newcomer with a colorful way with words in the Republican primary for Senate District 31.

New air quality standards required by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency could show Harvey County is now out of compliance.

The number of salmonella cases linked to an outbreak from Acapulco Restaurant in Newton continues to rise.

Neighbors Michael Waterman, left, and Mary Silvey walk for dry ground near their homes near 95th Street south and Hillside on Friday.

Wichita residents may soon be asked to gas up their cars at night and use electric lawn mowers to reduce smog levels.

Kenneth Eaves, 38, of Sedgwick was arrested Thursday on investigation of rape. He allegedly raped a 17-year-old girl in Sedgwick.

Several tornadoes dropped from strong storms moving across Kansas on Thursday, destroying at least one home, causing power outages and spooking a pair of escaped circus elephants in WaKeeney.

Westar crews repair an electrical line that was knocked down during the early May 27 storm in Valley Center.

A few years ago, drums of used french-fry grease were of interest only to a small network of underground biofuel brewers, who would use the oil to power their souped-up antique Mercedes.

Ted Powers and running for the seat in November. Jeri Anderson, who worked as Powers' campaign manager and treasurer for 16 years, hopes to carry on his legacy.

A new habitat exhibit at the Sedgwick County Zoo about the fragile Yangtze ecosystem in China now boasts the addition of a trio of Chinese alligators.

With gas prices soaring, there have been increasing reports of gas siphoning. According to the Associated Press, here's a another fuel thieves covet -- old cooking oil.

A few years ago, drums of used french fry grease were only of interest to a small network of underground biofuel brewers, who would use the slimy oil to power their souped-up antique Mercedes.

When 20-year-old Ray Church started telling members of the Highland Township board how to go about fixing some of the township roads, they spotted wisdom in the youngster well beyond his years.