Valley Center News

City says it fixed service to westsiders By Chris Strunk Last Updated: May 23, 2013 It's the latest annexation battle in Valley Center.

David and Susan Unruh met while teaching at Abilene Elementary in the early 1980s.

'Castro' murder trial delayed for third time By Matt Heilman Last Updated: May 23, 2013 The murder trial of a former rural Valley Center man has been postponed for a third time.

Bands complete busy semester Members of the Valley Center band program had a very busy spring.

Board increases kindergarten fee By Chris Strunk Last Updated: May 16, 2013 The Valley Center school board this week took what could be painful steps toward closing an expected $1.1 million budget gap in 2013-14. The board on May 13 increased fees and considered a series of cuts as well as a tax increase.

Graduates Kayla Keith, Brooke Norris, Alexa Schultz, Hannah Barbour, Larry Hall and Chris Beneke listen to speakers during the Valley Center High School Class of 2013 graduation May 12 at Charles Koch Arena on the Wichita State University campus.

The Valley Center Hornets reached the semifinals of the Class 5A state soccer championships Tuesday night with a 1-0 quarterfinal victory over Kapaun Mt.

It involved a certain obscene gesture with his middle finger. And it involved an emotion he might be excused for having - hatred.

Council puts trail in city's path plan By Chris Strunk Last Updated: May 10, 2013 Despite an outcry of opposition from neighbors , the Valley Center City Council decided on May 7 to include a nature trail in the city's master plan for sidewalks and walking paths.

Unruh project moves near Leeker's By Chris Strunk Last Updated: May 02, 2013 Plans have changed for a Valley Center chiropractor.

The Sedgwick County cororner arrives on the scene of a one-vehicle wreck near 45th North and Hillside April 30.

Tequila's restaurant plans to open in May By Chris Strunk Last Updated: May 02, 2013 They were hoping to be open for Cinco de Mayo.

Work on Casey's around the corner By Chris Strunk Last Updated: May 02, 2013 Casey's General Store is coming to Valley Center.

The League of American Bicyclists has just released the 2013 edition of their Bicycle Friendly State rankings, and Kansas has dropped from #34 to #40, a precipitous fall from just three years ago, when Kansas was ranked #13 in the nation.

Wichita Police need your help to determine why a Valley Center man lost control of the pickup truck and was killed in a crash in the west bound lanes on Kellogg and I-235 over the Big Ditch.

Several residents of Valley Center want Sedgwick County to de-annex their properties, saying the town has failed to provide services it promised.

Former cheer coach found guilty By Matt Heilman Last Updated: April 26, 2013 After all the evidence was presented, one side of the story held up.

City council member steps down By Chris Strunk Last Updated: April 25, 2013 Kate Jackson has resigned.

Police 'buy' stolen jewelry By Chris Strunk Last Updated: April 25, 2013 A woman unwilling to remain a victim and a police department determined to keep Valley Center's neighborhoods safe combined to catch a couple of alleged burglars last week.

Melodramatic By The News staff Last Updated: April 25, 2013 Spring play has some fun with Valley Center Get ready to boo and hiss, cheer and whistle.