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Police on the scene of the overnight investigation-photo courtesy KWCH

The Sedgwick County Sheriffs Office gained 16 new deputies Thursday. This might not sound like a big deal, but because of a shortage of law enforcement in our area. The Sheriff says this is a big ste

Under the approved plan, the Sheriffs Office would see an increase of 8.7% at the beginning of 2024, 2% in the 3rd quarter, and 4.65% in 2025 and 2026.

“As soon as we do this, they’ll use our increase as a rationale for another increase across the street.”

Romey-photo Sedgwick County SEDGWICK COUNTY —A man accused in the viol

Dam Jam, scheduled for July 19-20, was expected to draw as many as 9,000 attendees.

“The number of disciplinary actions I’ve taken since I’ve arrived ... is probably unprecedented for quite some time,” Wichita police chief Joe Sullivan said.

Local jails struggling to provide adequate mental health treatment to inmates could benefit from the expansion.

The Wichita Police Department and the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office have created a new collaborative initiative, the advanced law enforcement response team or ALERT.

Kansas advocates for Medicaid expansion say expanding access would save jails medical costs, slow recidivism rates.