Wichita Politics News

Kan. — Seemingly contradicting his own public statements, an attorney for the man accused of gunning down a Kansas abortion provider has argued in court documents that his client has an "absolute right" to present a defense that argues the...

Wichita has avoided most of the traps in its drug courts that are plaguing similar programs nationwide, local judges and lawyers said Tuesday. Those involved in drug courts in Wichita and Sedgwick County District Court said they see little in...

Wichita have a new home, and they will show it off to the public today. Special Community Action Team — and community policing will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at 5803 W...The new location replaces a smaller office that...

A man pointing a handgun robbed a fast-food restaurant on Willow Pass Road this evening, police said. Police said the man walked into the Togo's sandwich shop in the 1700 block of Willow Pass Road about 9 p.m., held up...

A 39-year-old man remains in fair condition at Wesley Medical Center after the tire he was inflating on Saturday exploded in his face. The man was adding air to a tire on his 2008 Honda Accord at a convenience store...

Wichita teachers have approved a tentative contract that calls for a two-year salary freeze and possible health insurance premiums in exchange for fewer training hours, teachers union officials announced this morning. Of the 2,379 votes returned to the United Teachers...