Homeless Stand Down event provides resources for those needing help in the Wichita area
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Homeless Veteran Program of the Robert J Dole VA Medical Center hosted its Homeless Stand Down event at Hyde Park on Friday. It’s a one-stop shop that provides resources for all homeless or at-risk citizens in the community. At the event, people could receive housing assistance, legal and employment services, haircuts, food and more.
Radiation therapy for osteoarthritis gives Wichita man his hands back
Rod Schmidt is pretty handy around the house and garden these days. But not too long ago, osteoarthritis was ruining his life.
Southwest Kansas town under boil water advisory after water line break
The advisory is for the city of Satanta in Haskell County, about 30 miles north of Liberal.
Two new chicken chains opened in Wichita this week: Here’s what to know:
Wichita’s chicken scene got busier this week as two national chains launched new location. Wingstop opened its newest restaurant at NewMarket Square on Wednesday, and Dave’s Hot Chicken put on a soft opening on Thursday. (The restaurant’s grand opening is today — Friday, Oct. 9.) Here is what you need to know: The new Wingstop has taken over the former Interstate Batteries space between Sport Clips and J.Rae’s at NewMarket Square. Hours at the new Wingstop are 10 a.m. to midnight daily. The menu
Topeka-area auto clerk sentenced for role in odometer rollback scheme
A former title clerk for I-70 Auto Auction in western Shawnee County was sentenced to three months probation last month for a federal crime. U.S. District Judge John W. Broomes imposed that sentence Sept. 1 in Wichita upon Melanie D. Oberhelman, 53, who had pleaded guilty June 1 to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, which is a felony, court records showed. They indicated sentencing is to take place Oct. 15 in U.S. District Court in Wichita for another former title clerk at the busines
Disabled Navy Veteran Killed by Drunk Driver Whose Blood-Alcohol Level Three Times Legal Limit
A man has pleaded guilty in a drunk-driving crash that killed a disabled veteran earlier this year. Prosecutors want him to serve prison time. Lawrence Grover, 63, a Navy veteran who served in Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm, died May 9 in Wichita, Kan., after a truck crashed into him while he was crossing the road. He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Sedgwick County Zoo’s oldest elephant, Stephanie, dies at 55
Stephanie had lived at the Sedgwick County Zoo since 1972.
Group opposes $615 million Wichita school bond issue
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Voters in the Wichita school district will decide on a $615 million bond issue to improve aging school facilities. A group opposed to the bond, Improve Learning First, says USD 259 should improve education across the district before making building improvements. “We’re very concerned as citizens...
Wichita dental office helps brighten smiles for soldiers and their families
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Cambridge Family Dentistry is helping soldiers and their families smile a little brighter by hosting their 4th annual Freedom Day event on Thursday. Freedom Day provides free dental cleanings, exams, x-rays, fillings, extractions, and other dental work to veterans, military members, and their families. Chris Polk,...
Wichita man pleaded guilty last month in crash that killed veteran in wheelchair
A Wichita man pleaded guilty last month in a drunken crash that killed a wheelchair-bound veteran crossing the street at 26th North and Amidon in May. Jaime Gonzalez-Arambula, 36, is scheduled for sentencing on Nov. 20 on counts of involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence in the May 9 death of 63-year-old Lawrence A. Grover of Wichita. Attorneys plan to recommend that Gonzalez-Arambula serve a prison sentence instead of probation when he is sentenced, according to his September p
