Wichita JROTC students honored for achievements at annual event
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs across the city were honored at the Superintendent's Breakfast on Tuesday morning.
Cairn Health unveils new glasses program for Kansans in need
Cairn Health is a nonprofit that provides prescription assistance and vision care to low-income and at-risk residents.
McConnell DFAC closes for renovations
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – The Chisholm Trail Dining Facility (DFAC) will temporarily close its doors for a two-week renovation period, Dec. 1-15. The renovations will provide a significant upgrade to the base’s food service capabilities.The need for this upcoming project became necessary after the facility...
Teen, now charged as adult, has hearing in Wichita park homicide
On Tuesday, Victor Rivas-Banuelos made his first appearance after his case was moved from juvenile court to Sedgwick County District Court.
One hospitalized after south Wichita shooting
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A person is hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting early Tuesday in south Wichita. Sedgwick County Emergency Communications confirms a person was shot in the 1900 block of E. Marion Road around 2 a.m. That’s in a neighborhood near Pawnee and Southeast Boulevard. Police...
Clearwater residents voice concerns about proposed solar farm
CLEARWATER, Kan. (KWCH) - A solar farm has been proposed near Clearwater, and people that oppose the farm are making their voices heard. The opposing group spoke with the city council on at Tuesday night’s meeting, expressing their concerns about the project. “It is heavily tax subsidized with our...
Boeing returns to Kansas, finalizing $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems
TOPEKA — Boeing on Monday completed its acquisition of Wichita-based Spirit AeroSystems, a $4.7 billion transaction. Boeing reports the total transaction value at $8.3 billion, which includes acquiring Spirit’s net debt. “This is a pivotal moment in Boeing’s history and future success as we begin to integrate Spirit...
Wichita Judge Imposes Maximum Penalty on 23-year-old for Assault on ICE Officer
A 23-year-old is facing a severe sentence after Wichita U.S. District Judge John Broomes imposed the maximum penalty for “intentionally assaulting and strangling” an ICE agent. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas, and as reported by The Wichita Eagle, Diego...
Man given maximum sentence for assaulting ICE officer in Wichita
A 23-year-old man was given the maximum sentence — 20 years in prison — after he “intentionally assaulted and strangled” an on-duty Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation officer in Wichita, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas. “Violence against law...
City of Wichita cracking down on problem properties
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita City Council approved several housing code changes Tuesday, including a revised board of code standards and appeals, increased fines for landlords with problem properties and expanded enforcement authority. The council voted 7-0 to approve the amendments, which were tabled from an...
