Wichita

Trial Begins for Wichita Falls Mother Facing Charges of Severe Child Neglect and Exploitation

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Wichita Falls, Texas — A jury trial is set to commence on September 24, 2025, following the selection of 12 jurors to hear the case against a mother accused of neglecting her child. Catherine Lynn Jarvey, 35, faces charges of injury to a child resulting in serious bodily harm and exploitation of a child after her six-year-old son was found in a severely malnourished state, weighing just 15 pounds. The jury was formed after two days of selection, which began on September 22 at the Wichita County Courthouse. Proceedings are scheduled to start at 9 … Read more

Wichita Car Dealer Jailed for Defying Court Order, Continues Illegal Sales Despite Ban

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WICHITA, Kan. — A local car dealership and its owner have run afoul of the law, leading to incarceration for the latter, following charges of contempt of court by the Sedgwick County District Attorney. The legal action stemmed from violations of a prior court order prohibiting the sale of vehicles pending financial penalties. The case revolves around 37 Auto Sales LLC and its owner, Jacobs Lucky, who were accused by the District Attorney’s Consumer Protection Division of continuing vehicle sales despite a clear judicial directive to cease such activities. The initial orders, issued in response … Read more

Wichita Restaurant Workers Triumph in Court, Awarded $957K in Unpaid Wages

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Wichita, Kan. — A federal jury has awarded nearly $1 million in back wages to 168 restaurant workers from the Wichita area after finding that their employer failed to properly compensate them. The verdict concludes a significant legal battle highlighting labor violations in the local restaurant industry. The lawsuit originated with allegations that workers at several Wichita-area restaurants were not paid overtime despite working more than 40 hours per week, according to court documents. These practices reportedly spanned several years, affecting a broad swath of employees including cooks, dishwashers, and waitstaff. The workers’ legal team … Read more

Kansas Jury Finds Man Guilty in July Shooting Death of Wichita Teenager

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WICHITA, Kan. — In a verdict that has resonated throughout Sedgwick County, a Kansas jury found a local man guilty of murder in a case involving the fatal shooting of a teenager earlier this year. The defendant, 25-year-old Rico Brown from Valley Center, was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of 16-year-old Elrecus Nolan Jr. of Wichita. The tragic event that led to Nolan’s untimely death occurred on the night of July 3, signaling a bitter start to the summer for the Wichita community. The incident unfolded just before 10:30 p.m., when Wichita police … Read more