Rodent commonly found in Kansas causing damage to lawns
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A common animal in Kansas is causing damage to lawns in Wichita. Voles, small mammals similar to mice, are very common here, but it’s rare to see one. They have smaller tails than mice and are typically found outside. Voles eat vegetation and create above-ground...
Large grass fire near U.S. 400 and SE Gray Rd
On Tuesday at 15:26, Butler County Fire District #3 units Brush 33, Tender 32, and Command 30 responded to a large grass fire on the east side of Butler County near U.S. 400 and SE Gray Road as part of Butler County Wildland Task Force 3. Additional help came from Task Force 4, Greenwood County, and a state wildland...
Grassfire in northwest Wichita leads to heavy smoke
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A grassfire in northwest Wichita is causing heavy white smoke to blow across a highway. Dispatch confirmed the fire is in the 3900 block of N. Old Lawrence, near 235 and north Broadway. The fire started at around 11:30 a.m. but the smoke plume has continued to grow and is still active as of...
Teen who injured Kan. detective during arrest faces a judge
SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas teen accused of injuring a police detective during an arrest made his first court appearance on Friday. A judge charged 18-year-old Dayten Pollard of Wichita with aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, interference with law enforcement, burglary and theft. Just after 7a.m. March...
One person in custody after threatening Wichita Mayor Lily Wu
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - One person has been taken into custody after making threats against Wichita Mayor Lily Wu. The Wichita Police Department says it is aware of threats that were made against Wu. Investigators are in contact with her and are working with her and her staff. The suspect...
Autopsy report shows man who drowned in accident at Lake Afton had cocaine, other...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A autopsy report from the Sedgwick County Forensic Science center showed that Ian Shelton, who drowned in Lake Afton late last year, had cocaine and other drugs in his system when he died. The report offers a possible explanation of why Shelton drowned. His death was...
REVIEW: Goldfinch Coffee and Cocktails: A 1920s service station finds a second life
If you’re cruising down East Waterman near Hydraulic, you’d be forgiven for thinking you took a wrong turn. It’s a quiet, slightly desolate stretch of the Hyde Park neighborhood, but right on the corner sits a building you can’t miss — mostly because of the weird, wishbone-shaped roof and a massive brick chimney that...
Alejandros Mexican Food is now open on South Oliver
Wichita now has a second Alejandros Mexican Food. The restaurant which has been open for 20 years and already has one location at 1212 S. Rock Road. Now, Wichitans have another option for Alejandros at 1530 S. Oliver. Hours for the new location are Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to...
Cloudy and cool start to the work week
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Jake Dunne says it is a mostly cloudy and chilly Monday morning across Kansas, and the day ahead will follow suit. While afternoon temperatures in the lower 60s are near normal for late March, they are also much cooler than what we had on Saturday and Sunday.
Wichita thrift store hosts prom dress giveaway for girls in need
Wichita thrift store hosts prom dress giveaway for girls in need. With a chance to change that at Halstead High School's Prom in April, she says she's most excited about dressing up, but up until Sunday, she hadn't found a dress and admitted she was slightly concerned about it.
