Wichita suburb OKs incentives for its only hotel. ‘We just don’t want it to...
Maize’s only hotel is planning to undergo at least $2.25 million worth of renovations during the next seven or eight months. The cost of the improvements could be cushioned by a series of public incentives tied to stable ownership and retention of the Holiday Inn Express name. At its July 6 meeting, the Maize City Coun
Manhunt for suspected shooter enters second day in Wichita after standoff mishap
Manhunt for suspected shooter enters second day in Wichita after standoff mishap. Police used professional negotiators, drone technology, the department’s robotic dog, a K-9 unit, gas, their tactical vehicle the ROOK, and a SWAT team to coax the suspect out, who they later realized was not in the home at all.
Wichita to pay out nearly $500,000 after police car rear-ended scooter
The city of Wichita plans to pay nearly $500,000 to settle a lawsuit after a police car rear-ended a motorized scooter carrying two people in November 2024. The city’s law department will ask the Wichita City Council on Tuesday to approve a $498,340 settlement with Joseph Oliver and Patricia Carrion. The item is on the
They used to be homeless on Broadway. Now they’re giving back.
Zack Churchfield first stumbled onto North Broadway when he was 15 years old. He wasn’t using yet, but years later he ended up using drugs, and even fentanyl. Now, Churchfield and several others in the recovery community are coming back, this time to give back to a community they used to be a part of. Saturday afternoo
1 critically injured in crash that prompted HazMat response west of Wichita
SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH) - One person was taken to a Wichita hospital in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash that prompted a HazMat response near 215th Street West and Central, northwest of Goddard. The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office reported that the two-vehicle crash involved a passenger vehicle an
Suspicious house fire reported in Winfield
The Winfield Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department said that the cause is considered suspicious and that it is working with the police to determine what happened.
Ruben’s Mexican Grill has found a new home, will depart Delano soon
Ruben’s Mexican Grill is on the move. In fact, the move will happen pretty quickly. Tony Madrigal, who purchased the Delano restaurant a little more than a year ago from founders Ruben and Anita Acosta , has chosen a new spot for the 28-year-old-year-old restaurant, which has been at 915 W. Douglas since 2013. He and t
Meet Baby Doggy, a sweet pup at Kansas Humane Society
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Jordan Bani‑Younes with the Kansas Humane Society stopped by KSN News at Noon on Thursday to introduce this week’s furry friend. Meet Baby Doggy, an 11-month-old, 45-pound mixed-breed dog. Bani-Younes said she is a sweet girl but can be a bit nervous when...
Margarita’s Cantina relocation on pause, but former building will get new life
There’s been lots of news lately regarding longtime Wichita restaurant Margarita’s Cantina. Sadly, none of it will result in the return of Margarita’s Cantina. Back in January, the Mexican restaurant’s owner said that he planned to relocate the restaurant. He’d closed it on Dec. 31 after his building on East Douglas wa
Crime Stoppers: Man steals Wichita church credit card, spends thousands at hardware store
Crime Stoppers: Man steals Wichita church credit card, spends thousands at hardware store. Security video shows the man inside the Home Depot on Woodlawn and K-96 from March. The video shows the suspect shopping. He loaded up a cart and then checked out.

















