Introducing Sara and Tedros: the city’s only Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurant
Inside the King Coal Hookah Lounge at 327 N. Hillside St., you’ll find the latest hidden gem that people should put on their radar: Sara and Tedros Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant. If you were to ask me what kind of food I’d like to see in Wichita, this is...
Wichita crime stats: City sees slight uptick in murders, rapes despite overall decline
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - While the Wichita Police Department reports “overall significant declines and meaningful progress in public safety efforts” entering December of 2025, year-to-date, there are slight increases in two violent crime categories compared with 2024. Wichita Police Department crime stats show 33...
After a 2.5-year wait, this west Wichita restaurant is finally ready to go
It’s been a long wait for Wichita’s west side, but opening day for the Paris Baguette at 13th and Tyler is finally almost here. Franchisee Mike Issa, who first announced plans for a west-side location of the restaurant in June 2023, said that the restaurant will open in the former Hardee’s space at 9780 E. 21st St....
Sighting of the Yellow Sea Plane: A Firefighting Marvel
A peculiar sight was witnessed by residents around 5pm yesterday evening, as a yellow seaplane was spotted heading towards the airport. The aircraft, which appeared to be a firefighting plane, was seen flying over the city, sparking curiosity and speculation among local residents.
Paris Baguette’s west side location opens this weekend
The long-awaited west side Paris Baguette at 1320 N. Tyler Road is just days away from opening its second location. West siders can mark down Saturday, December 6, on their calendar. I received confirmation from the owners that their new location will celebrate their grand opening this weekend. The fun...
Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office relocating Offender Registration Unit
Services will be unavailable on Monday, Dec. 15, to complete the move.
Rose Hill man sentenced to probation in connection with adoptive daughter’s death
EL DORADO, Kan. (KWCH) - A Rose Hill man faces four years’ probation in connection with the death of his 6-year-old adoptive daughter, whose remains were found buried in the backyard of her home, a few years after she died. A Butler County District Court judge sentenced Joseph Schroer...
Colby accountant sentenced to 4 years in prison for defrauding clients out of more...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Colby accountant faces 48 months in federal prison for defrauding clients of his accounting firm out of more than $400,000. The U.S. Department of Justice said said that these defrauded clients of 45-year-old Quintin Flanagin were his relatives. Court documents show that Flanagan pleaded...
Wichita Public Schools asks for community help to support homeless students, families for Christmas
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita Public Schools is asking the community for help to give homeless students and families a merry Christmas as the district has seen an increase in homeless students this year. The district has over 1,400 homeless students this year, said Kowonia Bowen, WPS McKinney-Vento program specialist.
Revisiting Sazon Mexican Restaurant for carne en su jugo
It’s been around six years since I last stepped foot inside Sazon Mexican Restaurant. I believe it was when they first opened. While going through my list of restaurants, I figured it was time to finally revisit the east side Mexican restaurant. I stopped by on a Saturday, as I heard they have different specials and...
