‘Put the residents first’: Incoming Sedgwick County commissioner discusses her goals
McMillen, who will be the sole Democrat on the five-member commission, said she's excited to build relationships across the aisle.
19-year-old killed in Wichita shooting is identified
At this point in the investigation, police think that before the shooting, there was a disturbance in the street between people who knew one another.
Wichita, Kansas Restaurant Puerto Vallarta Moves to Bigger N. Tyler Digs
As reported by The Wichita Eagle, Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant has a new home on Wichita's N. Tyler corridor, trading its longtime address for a bigger building just down the road. Owner Pedro Guevara moved the restaurant from 608 N. Tyler to 756 N. Tyler, less than half a mile away, and celebrated a grand reopening at the new spot on Thursday.
Funeral Friday for man killed in Wichita soccer complex tragedy
MCPHERSON COUNTY —A funeral service is scheduled at 10a.m. Friday for the 35-year-old killed in the soccer complex tragedy October 17 in Wichita. Nicholas Schafer was one of two who died from injuries after being they were struck by a pickup on the field at Wichita’s Stryker Sports Complex.
Sedgwick County officials warn about potentially fraudulent events at county park
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - WICHITA, Kan. — Sedgwick County officials are warning about potentially fraudulent events coming up in Sedgwick County Park. Investigators say three separate vendor and food festivals promoted on Eventbrite for November never received county permits. Deputies are now involved after vendors reported losing money and...
KU professor, Wichita native helps shape Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ reboot
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — A University of Kansas professor and Wichita native played a key behind-the-scenes role in shaping Netflix’s hit adaptation of “Little House on the Prairie.”. Robert Warrior, the Hall Distinguished Professor of American Literature and Culture at KU and a citizen of the Osage...
Fuel pump problems found at these Wichita gas stations during October inspections
Seven Wichita gas stations were found with problematic fuel pumps during the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s October inspections. The state Gas Pump program tests more than 20,000 fuel pumps every year to ensure dispensers and meters meet state regulations. This includes checking fuel quality, pricing accuracy and correct labeling. Every gas station is inspected every 18 months, and also after customer complaints or when follow-up inspections are needed. About 95% to 97% of the time, the fuel
Wichita man sentenced in federal court for setting fire to apartment
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Kansas man was sentenced to 77 months in prison for maliciously setting a fire that damaged an apartment building where families lived. Skyler D. Imel, 31, of Wichita, pleaded guilty to one count of arson. In March 2023, Imel intentionally damaged an apartment complex on...
Ex-Wichita Police Department homeless team member heads to Second Light
Wichita's Second Light Shelter and Services announced that a retired Wichita Police Department officer will lead operations for the multi-agency center.
Wichita bakery has quietly been selling homemade bread, croissants since spring
Wichita is chronically short on businesses that produce fresh-baked bread and pastries. But a new one has just opened downtown, and its young owners have quietly developed a loyal following. Dinky Bread opened in May in the space on the lower level of the Garvey Center , 220 W. Douglas, that most recently was occupied by a different bakery called Jake’s Fresh Bakes . The space also has been home over the years to Perfect Plate and an outpost of Reverie Roasters . The new bakery is owned by engag
