This weekend marks 25 years since four-year-old Jaquilla Scales vanished in Wichita
25 years ago, Jaquilla Scales vanished from her Wichita home. Explore the unsolved disappearance of this four-year-old and the enduring mystery.
Sentencing Day for violent Kansas home invasion robbery
SEDGWICK COUNTY—A woman who admitted her role in a violent home invasion robbery will learn her fate Friday. Judge Kevin Smith will sentence, 19-year-old Trinity Cook, according to the Sedgwick District Attorney's office. Cook was charged alongside co-defendants 33-year-old Andrew Denning, 62-year-old George Bos, 51-ye
This dog is ready to be the baby after raising puppies of her own
"She is so cuddly, and she's looking for her forever home."
Sedgwick County Zoo welcomes newcomer to South America habitat
The zoo announced on Thursday that Caido, a 10-year-old maned wolf, will be a companion for Amora.
Wichita nears 50th straight day of temps 90 or higher. When could this heat...
As the early-afternoon sun baked downtown Wichita on Thursday, William Kimball laid on his back to catch some rays at Naftzger Park. With the heat index nearing 107, another in a long stretch of hot days in Wichita, the park was empty except for Kimball, 20. “I woke up this morning and was trying to think back to the l
Mom seeks accountability after she says Wichita teacher used racial slur in class
In our Reality Check stories, Wichita Eagle journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Story idea? [email protected]. The parent of a Southeast High School student is calling for an investigation into and the potential termination of a teacher, saying he used a racial slur wh
Grass fire north of Towanda prompts evacuations
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A grass fire burning near the town of Towanda in Butler County prompted evacuations of at least a couple of homes. Butler County emergency communications confirmed that crews responded to the area of Northwest 30th Street and Northwest River Valley Road at about 1:30 p.m. There are about a dozen
Kansas lawmakers raise concerns over number of duplexes being built
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansas lawmakers, including those representing parts of Wichita, are raising concerns about the number of duplexes being built in the area. Duplexes, multi-family homes touted as being more affordable than a single home, are being built around neighborhoods. Kansas State Rep. Brian Bergkamp made
Wichita restaurants are closing, Wichita restaurants are moving
The Wichita restaurant scene has been bursting with big news since my last report two weeks ago. A couple of restaurants have announced plans to close. And two shared details about big moves. The most recent restaurant that closed was Promise Thai Cuisine. It has operated near Kellogg and Greenwich...
Man Mowing Abandoned Property for Free Makes Heartbreaking Discovery That Stops Him in His...
Spencer Bosley has built a massive following by transforming overgrown yards for free, but one recent cleanup led to a discovery he couldn’t stop thinking about

















