Wichita KS

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Stingray Cove, a temporary interactive attraction at Sedgwick County Zoo, will conclude its run on Nov. 1, as its five-year contract with Living Exhibits concludes. The stingrays will be retained in Living Exhibits’ collection and moved to other locations. Stingray Cove opened in 2001 and...

A Japanese hibachi steakhouse that has been open in Wichita since February 2020 has been seized by the state of Kansas for nonpayment of taxes. Old Tokyo Steakhouse , which has operated at 6821 W. Taft since February 2020 , is closed, and in its window is the familiar pink sign that the Kansas Department of Revenue pos

There are a little over 300 Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy store locations in the country with 15 in the Wichita area. And next month, that latter number will drop to 14. Store #8 aka, the location at 444 East Pawnee Street will permanently close its doors at 2 p.m. on October 4.

A new locally owned bookstore that’s also a coffee shop and cocktail lounge has opened at 1029 W. Douglas. Final Draft Books combines the best of three worlds under one roof right in Delano. 1029 W Douglas Ave Ste 101, Wichita, KS 67213. Monday-Thursday: 7am – 8pm. Friday-Saturday:...

What started as an idea for an Eagle Scout project has transformed into one of the most unique learning spaces for students in the area.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Students at Franklin Elementary School were able to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Tuesday. The students participated in the school’s Hispanic Heritage Culture Parade. The annual event encourages Hispanic students to dress up and celebrate their cultures. Tuesday’s event featured several pe

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Today looks like both Monday and Tuesday as low clouds and fog give way to clearing skies and temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s this afternoon. Our next weather maker will move into western Kansas later today before spreading across the state tonight. While...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita police are investigating instances of vandalism to local Flock Safety cameras, part of a growing national pushback from critics who view the automated license plate readers as government surveillance overreach. At the intersection of Central and Zoo Boulevard, all that remains of one came

Gas prices are surging worldwide as the effects of the war in Iran are amplified. Nationally, the average price for a regular gallon of gas is $4.47, compared to $3.18 one year ago, according to AAA. Here in Kansas , the average cost for a gallon of gas is $4.17 — up from $2.87 this time last year. “Consumers should pl

Chipotle always accompanies news releases that contain details of new restaurant openings with the same three-word phrase: “Burrito fans rejoice!” Next week, the burrito fans rejoicing will be the ones who live near the intersection of 135th and Maple. A new Chipotle — Wichita’s ninth — will open on Tuesday, Sept. 29,