A 2024 Oklahoma purchase prompts Star Lumber to expand again, this time at home
Wichita’s Star Lumber is expanding again, which is a result of its last expansion. “We’re expanding our door shop,” said CEO Patrick Goebel. “We assemble doors, and we’ve grown into Oklahoma.” In fall 2024, Star Lumber bought Apex Lumber in Oklahoma City and Tulsa and has spent the past couple of years converting that
Judge orders competency evaluation for Clearwater mother accused of killing child
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Sedgwick County judge is ordering a competency evaluation for a Clearwater mother accused of killing her 15-month-old child. Shana Whitton faces murder, child abuse and arson charges in connection to Matthew Whitton’s death. An autopsy ruled the death a homicide caused by brain dysfunction...
18-year-old arrested after car crashed into Wichita home
According to Wichita police, the crash happened on Saturday when a silver Acura went off the road near North Seneca and West 2nd streets.
Wichita family needs volunteers to help disabled neighbor repair her roof
Wichita family needs volunteers to help disabled neighbor repair her roof. Sandra Freeman, a Wichita resident with health issues, has been unable to repair her hail-damaged roof, which insurance partially covered but left a costly labor gap. The Bowden family stepped in to assist with free labor, searching for voluntee
Temps coming down this week as storms arrive
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Dangerous heat will continue for a couple more days, but storm chances will return this week, along with some heat relief. It will be a warm start to the day on Labor Day with morning low temperatures in the low to mid 70s. Afternoon highs will top out near 100 degrees again.
Man scouting hunting grounds in Kansas found dead
The 62-year-old man from Great Bend was found dead on Saturday.
City weighs what to do with Wichita Boathouse. One option is razing it
In our Reality Check stories, Wichita Eagle journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Story idea? [email protected]. The city is considering three options for the Wichita Boathouse — including razing it and selling off or redeveloping the downtown riverfront property — after
Wichita’s Tight Inventory Keeps Sellers in Control
Wichita sellers stayed firmly in control as shrinking inventory kept competition high, even while prices dipped below the national median.
Family speaks out after contractor scam
AUGUSTA, Kan. (KAKE) — For the first time since a contractor was sentenced to seven years in…
TSA now allowing non-ticketed visitors into terminals at several U.S. airports
Before 9/11, anyone could just walk through airport security and greet or say goodbye to friends and family right at the gate.
