Arrest made in deadly Wichita Old Town shooting
An arrest has been made in connection with a deadly shooting in Wichita's Old Town on Labor Day.
DA reminds homeowners of roofing rules after severe storm
Homeowners in Sedgwick County are being urged to check credentials before hiring a roofer, as county officials remind residents that licenses and permits are required.
Police search for shooter after dog wounded in NE Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita police are searching for a man who shot a dog on Thursday. The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. near 10th and Spruce. Officers were initially dispatched to the scene for the report of an active shooter. After receiving additional information, the call was quickly changed to a ‘shots...
Augusta battles budget shortfall, hiring new police officers in 2026
AUGUSTA, Kan. (KWCH) - The City of Augusta is looking to hire more police officers, but city leaders are trying to figure out how to fit the new positions into the 2026 budget. The Augusta Department of Safety says it needs at least four new officers, yet city officials are...
Some of Wichita’s surveillance cameras were down during Old Town killing on Labor Day
In our Reality Check stories, Wichita Eagle journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Story idea? [email protected]. Some of the city of Wichita’s surveillance cameras have been offline for months, including some that could have potentially captured a shooting in Old Town...
Wichita woman accepts lower charge in shooting death of 7-year-old boy
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Wichita woman charged in the death of a 7-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of involuntary manslaughter. She had initially faced a first-degree murder charge. A judge will sentence Tasha Dillard on October 16. Dillard was charged with the shooting death of...
Wichita man sentenced to 31 years for 2023 church parking lot killing
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to more than 31 years in prison for a 2023 fatal shooting. James Sawyer pleaded guilty to killing 34-year-old Daniel McPherson in a Wichita church parking lot. He was arrested in Oklahoma in January 2024 and later extradited to Kansas. On Thursday, a judge...
Carlos O’Kelly’s .05 Cent Queso Deal
If you’re a queso lover in Wichita, this is one deal you don’t want to miss. Carlos O’Kelly’s is known for its cheesy Cinco tradition: a bowl of their famous golden queso for only a nickel. Yes, just 5 cents!. The deal doesn’t always fall on...
Kansas Army veteran is proud of her 18 years of service
"He was a World War II veteran. I always admired him, and I wanted to be like my dad, so in 1975, I joined the Army," said Wanda Gail Collins.
Closed forever: Message scrawled on door confirms restaurant’s status
Nearly two years after it opened, Wichita’s The Mango Tree Indian Kitchen + Tap House at 111 E. 47th St. South is closed. And a scrawled-in-marker message on one of the restaurant’s doors, saying it’s closed forever leaves little doubt about its potential for return. On Aug. 12, co-owner Rakesh Kaushal left me a...
