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Roeder mailings say killings justified
The man charged with fatally shooting Wichita abortion provider George Tiller has been advocating through mailings from his jail cell that such killings are justifiable.Scott Roeder, 51, also has been communicating with people on the fringes of the anti-abortion movement, weeks after suggesting that others might be planning similar attacks.Roeder ...
Wichita Fire Crews Battle House Fire
Wichita fire crews are currently battling a house fire in the 3900 block of E. Whitney.
Firework Signs Cause Confusion
Sedgwick County residents are wanting their opinions heard after fire officials put up fireworks signs.
Defendant says he hit tot, but didn't kill her
Jonell Lloyd admitted making some questionable decisions as a caretaker, but he denied killing a toddler.Lloyd took the witness stand in his own defense Thursday.
15 Confirmed H1N1 Cases In Sedgwick County
Since May, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has confirmed 15 Sedgwick County cases as positive for 2009 H1N1 influenza.
County gets five bids for industrial park
Sedgwick County has received five proposals from area land owners offering up ground for a county-owned industrial park.
30-Year-Old Murder Evidence Headed Back To The Lab
Evidence from a 31-year-old murder case will go back to the lab. A judge ruled Tuesday morning to send a partial fingerprint in to test whether there's any evidence there to test, including DNA.
Former Derby BOE Member Pleads Guilty In Sex Case
A former Derby school board member has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty in a sex case.
Fire Department: Fireworks Are Illegal In Most Of Sedgwick County
The Fourth of July is less than a week away. But in many parts of Sedgwick County no fireworks are allowed during Independence Day celebrations.
Questions Raised Over Clark County Prosecutor Seeking $52,000 Fee
Donna Rovenstine lost her 56-year-old husband in a two-vehicle crash in rural Clark County last July after a 75-year-old driver rolled over rumble strips, past a warning sign and through a flashing stop light.
Intrust Bank Arena could be turned over to Sedgwick County early
The work on the Intrust Bank Arena is nearing completion while the bulk of the work moves in doors.
Man found guilty in death of Cuban immigrant ...
A Wichita man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the 1995 death of a Cuban immigrant.
Sedgwick County Jury Finds Man Guilty Again in 1995 Slaying
Terral Breedlove will be sentenced for murder 14 years to the day after the death of the man he's convicted of killing.
One Hospitalized After Overnight Accident in Wichita
An early morning accident leaves one person unconscious. Police and paramedics responded to the call around 2:30 Thursday morning in the 100 block of South Tracy near Towne West Mall.
Body found in Wichita fountain
WICHITA a ' A man's body has been found floating in a fountain at a downtown Wichita park, and police are calling the death suspicious.
Stimulus Money to Help with Foreclosed Homes
Sedgwick County will receive about $4.6 million in stimulus money to help get foreclosed homes sold and reduce blight in neighborhoods.
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Roeder: No More Talk On Help For Bond
The man accused of killing abortion provider Dr. George Tiller says he hasn't heard any more talk of outside groups raising money for his bond.
Sumner County makes push for Wellington casino
With the state poised to take the next step in the casino process for Sumner and Wyandotte counties this week, Sumner County commissioners made it clear on Monday where they stand.
The Wichita Fire Department responded to the call at 11:35 p.m. It took almost an hour for the fire to be put out.