Heat wave returns as several Wichita suburb school districts head back to class
Several Wichita area public school districts will be opening their 2026-27 school years next week under a hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service that extends to portions of central to southeast Kansas for Saturday through Friday. The next chance of rain for Wichita is Wednesday evening through Frid
4-year-old dies after apparent shock from dryer in southeast Kansas
A 4-year-old child in Allen County has died from an accidental electric shock caused by a dryer, according to the Allen County Sheriff's Office.
KDOT announces five Wichita-area highway projects
The Kansas Department of Transportation announced five new short-term highway projects in the Wichita metro area on Friday.
Valley Center’s new $59M elementary school ready for first students
The district is showing off the new elementary school and a new Supplemental Learning Center with open houses Saturday morning.
One critically injured, another seriously hurt in south Wichita motorcycle crash
One person is in critical condition following a motorcycle crash in south Wichita on Friday night.
Silver Alert issued for missing 70-year-old Wichita man
The Wichita Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 70-year-old man.
Door-to-door solicitors drawing complaints across Wichita, BBB says situation is not uncommon
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Door-to-door solicitors are going around Wichita, asking people to buy their services, but the solicitors aren’t easy to get rid of. One Wichitan, Kenny Leyba, said he’s had a few run-ins with these young sales people. One of them showed up at his front door multiple times.
Old food, flies, mold, dirty equipment at Wichita KS restaurants, hotels
Old food, flies, mold, dirty equipment and more are among violations state inspectors discovered during recent food safety and lodging inspections in the Wichita area. Each week, The Eagle adds to its searchable database of failed inspections from Sedgwick County. Eight restaurants, hotels and other businesses were non
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Best Things Happening This Weekend in Wichita (August 7-9)
Fri. Aug. 7 – Fri. Aug. 14 | Century II. Shop smart and save big at this beloved local consignment event, where over 1,000 Wichita families come together to offer gently used, high-quality children’s items at prices you’ll love. ■Air Capital Combat 3. Fri. Aug. 7 |...
