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Charged: Wichita Man Accused of Felony Murder in Fatal Case of Mother of Five

Wichita, Kansas – A man has been charged with felony murder two years after the death of a mother of five. The victim was found in her home with fatal injuries. The accused is facing serious charges related to the incident that shocked the community. This development comes after an extensive investigation reopened the case and led to the arrest. The tragic event unfolded when the mother of five was discovered deceased in her residence, …

Surge: Wichita Wind Surge Claims First Victory of 2024 MiLB Season

WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Wind Surge claimed a decisive 13-3 victory over the Frisco RoughRiders at Riverfront Stadium on a Saturday afternoon. This win marks the first of the 2024 MiLB Season for Wichita, giving them a 1-1 record as they embark on the early stages of the campaign. Aaron Zavala of Frisco struck first with an RBI single against Wind Surge starter Travis Adams in the third inning, followed by Liam Hicks doubling …

Explosion at Wichita Apartment Linked to Homemade Pyrotechnic

WICHITA, Kan. – Authorities in Wichita, Kansas, are currently investigating a deadly explosion that occurred in the city. The incident took place on Thursday in the 8400 block of East Harry Street at the Cedarbrooke Apartments. Emergency responders were called to the scene just before noon after reports of heavy fire coming from a detached garage. Witnesses in the area reported hearing and feeling the explosion for miles around. Tragically, the victim was found deceased …

Explosion Victim Remembered by Co-Worker at Wichita Garage

Wichita, Kansas – A tragic explosion at a detached car garage in east Wichita claimed the life of one man on Thursday. The incident, which happened at Cedarbrooke Apartments, left the community in shock. One of the victim’s co-workers, Wyatt Combs, shared memories of his friendship with the deceased. Combs and the victim had a shared passion for fixing hot rods and often collaborated on classic car projects in the very garage where the explosion …

Explosion at Wichita Garage Leaves One Man Dead: ATF and FBI Investigating

WICHITA, Kan. – A tragic explosion at a detached car garage in east Wichita resulted in the death of a man on Thursday. The incident left the community in shock, as residents heard and felt the explosion from miles away. Wyatt Combs, a friend of the victim, shared that they bonded over their love for fixing hot rods and working on classic cars together in the garage where the explosion occurred. According to Combs, the …

Shooting in South Wichita Leaves Baby Dead and 2 Women Critical: Cowardly Act Unfolds

WICHITA, Kan. – A tragic shooting in south Wichita has resulted in the death of a baby and left two women in critical condition. The incident has been described as a “cowardly act” by authorities. The shooting took place at a residence in the area, where the three victims were found with gunshot wounds. Emergency services rushed the women to the hospital, where they are currently in critical condition. Unfortunately, the baby did not survive …

Wichita Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident

WICHITA, Kan. — A Wichita man has been sentenced to nearly nine years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run incident on the city’s west side. Latrell Thompson, 32, was sentenced to 109 months after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accident and cultivation of marijuana. He was also ordered to pay restitution of $52,000 to the insurance company and close to $10,000 for funeral costs for the victim, 49-year-old Kurt Krueger. Police reported …

Fatal Fentanyl: Wichita Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Son’s Overdose Death

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Wichita man has been sentenced to 18 years and three months in prison in connection to the death of his 22-month-old son from fentanyl ingestion. Calvin Vick, 26, was sentenced on Tuesday after pleading guilty to distribution of a controlled substance causing great bodily harm or death, aggravated endangering a child and distribution of a controlled substance. The child, Israel Luna-Vick, was found unresponsive in an apartment and later died …