Wichita KS

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Update: The Wichita Fire Department provided further information from a scene near 37th Street South and South Broadway at which one person was confirmed dead late Wednesday night. The fire department said that on the fire call reported a little before midnight, crews located a fire...

In our Reality Check stories, Wichita Eagle journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Story idea? [email protected]. The Wichita school district has a protocol meant to prevent unauthorized visitors from contacting students. But it wasn’t followed earlier this month at...

LAWRENCE — Three smoke and vape shops are suing the state of Kansas, accusing officials of Fourth Amendment violations in a series of October raids. The plaintiffs have filed suit against KBI director Tony Mattivi, Attorney General Kris Kobach, KBI agents, local law enforcement and county attorneys. They allege...

It’s so crazy, I just stopped by last week to do a review on Boones Pickins in Andover, KS. Less than seven days later, the restaurant announced it will have its last night of business on Saturday, March 28. Located at 213 W. Central Ave, the BBQ restaurant has...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Temporary closures impacting traffic in north Wichita precede the opening of a new ramp on the North Junction, part of a large-scale project that’s been ongoing for years. In preparation for work to happen from early Saturday morning to early Monday morning, the 21st Street on-ramp to...

The growth in west Wichita contributed to the decision to add an emergency department there, Via Christi says.

Wichita State University announced its 2026-27 Rudd Scholars on Tuesday.

SEDGWICK COUNTY— A Kansas man arrested by police after a standoff in Hutchinson for killing a man in Wichita was to return to court Wednesday. Andrew Presley, 31, was scheduled for a preliminary hearing in the courtroom of Judge Christopher Magana. The hearing was postponed early Wednesday, according to the Sedgwick...

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating an alleged threat against the Mayor of Wichita and have made an arrest. On Monday, police confirmed the alleged threat. "We are aware of the threats made against Mayor Lily Wu. Our investigators have been in contact with the Mayor and police are working closely with...

SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement continue the investigation into the death of 30-year-old Ian Alexander Shelton, whose body was recovered from Lake Afton earlier this year. The Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center filed its final autopsy report March 19, in Sedgwick County District Court. The report...