Wichita KS

Wichita buyers faced fewer choices, but slipping list prices kept affordability within reach.

Local nonprofit Goodwill Industries of Kansas will officially open the doors to its first-ever Downtown Wichita retail location with a grand opening celebration at 9 a.m. Thursday, November 12, 2026. The store is located at 126 N. St. Francis Street. “This new store represents more than a place to shop,”...

The woman who helped launch Wichita State’s bowling dynasty. An Olympic semifinalist. One of the greatest power hitters in Shocker softball history. Those are among the five former Wichita State standouts who will receive the university’s highest athletic honor after being selected for the 2027 Shocker Sports Hall of Fame class, announced Wednesday. The newest inductees are softball star Madison (Perrigan) Duncan, women’s bowling standouts Dasha Kovalova and Vicki Little, and track and field All

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The group ‘Renwick Area Against Data Centers in West Sedgwick County’ says its name is not the full story. “We are not anti-technology,” said Kaitlyn Gruenbacher, a member of the group. “We are not anti-data center. However, we do have some issues with these hyper-scale sites that they think are appropriate to put anywhere in the county.”

Wichita bans raking or blowing leaves into streets and storm drains, and repeat offenders can face a $371.50 illegal dumping penalty, the city says.

Journalists have asked a lot of questions about the numerous false starts and delays at Derby Shores — part of a state-financed STAR bond district — and now the Kansas Department of Commerce wants answers. “More than four years after the project was approved and bonds were sold, it has not been built,” the state said in a lawsuit filed this month in Sedgwick County District Court . “Announced opening dates have come and gone.” The suit is against Derby Destination Development , a team consisting

The restaurant space on the northeast corner of Central and Maize has gone through a bit of an identity crisis over the past couple of years. After operating for years as a Planet Sub, the space at 10330 W. Central was taken over by local restaurateur Johnny Chandra and some partners, who opened it in January 2025 as a dual-concept fried chicken and boba restaurant called Crispy & Co/HaneBe. Then, in March, the owners renamed the restaurant Zen Bento and began serving bento boxes with choices su

A second Face Foundrie is coming to west Wichita. Here’s what to know The facial bar is opening at the Shops at Avante II at 37th North and Ridge Road less than two months after the first Wichita location opened at Bradley Fair. Owners Hunter and Mallory Mitchem are offering introductory pricing ahead of the official Dec. 1 opening. FULL STORY: West-siders won’t have to drive across town for this Bradley Fair business anymore Here are key takeaways: Hunter and Mallory Mitchem, who also operate S

Wichita, KS – Thanksgiving travelers across Kansas could face a significant shift toward wetter weather as precipitation probabilities climb heading into November 18–24, raising concerns about developing storms, heavy rain, snow, freezing rain and potentially icy highways during the busy holiday travel period.

A baby giant anteater pup born at Tanganyika Wildlife Park this year was finally given a name on Tuesday.