McConnell Air Force Base to hold active shooter drill
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — McConnell Air Force Base will conduct an active shooter drill on Thursday, a spokeswoman said. The base said the drill will cause increased noise. The public may hear loudspeakers and sirens, and visitors may experience delays at the gates. The spokeswoman said the exercise will...
Case advances against man in Wichita hit-and-run that killed cyclist
Blaine Hughes waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Wednesday.
Hey Wichita speeders, there’s no ‘passing lane’ on the Kellogg freeway | Opinion
So you’re driving down the Kellogg freeway, a little over the speed limit and minding your own business, when some Bubba Wallace wannabe crawls up your tailpipe trying to force you to move out of his way. If you stand your ground and stay in your lane, he gets all road-ragey, flashing his headlights and honking his...
Southeast High senior once faced homelessness. Now she has a $50k scholarship to WSU
Southeast High senior Natalia Malcolm has seen her fair share of hardship, but her smile remains — along with a determination to help others. And when she starts at Wichita State University this fall, she said that desire to help will be her guide. “I've always just seen myself...
Two children found unresponsive in closet during Wichita apartment fire
Two children are in police protective custody after being found unresponsive in a closet during an apartment fire early Wednesday. The blaze was reported around 1 a.m. at the River Walk Apartments southeast of Pawnee and Broadway, according to Sedgwick County Emergency Communications 911 scanner traffic. A...
Owner: About-to-close Wichita restaurant a victim of its location, food costs
A sandwich shop and bar that opened across from Intrust Bank Arena in late 2023 is about to close. Alex Thomas, who owns Solly & Jude’s at 400 S. Emporia with partners Bruce Rowley , Justin Brown and Paul Drace , said that the restaurant’s last day is imminent. The owners haven’t chosen the exact closing date but...
Wichita says goodbye to two beloved restaurants and visits from a galactic movie star
A couple of weeks ago, my report was filled with news of Wichita restaurant openings and not a single closing. But I can't say the same this time. Over the past couple of weeks, Wichita has lost two longtime restaurants. One is the original Riverside Cafe on West 13th Street. It closed for good nearly two weeks ago,...
🚧 Multiple Construction Jobs in Sedgwick County – $30+/hr & More
Sedgwick County’s building scene is buzzing this month, with several hands-on jobs open for folks who like working outdoors and seeing real results from their labor. If you’re dependable and ready to work five days a week, this framing job could be a great fit. You’ll help build residential homes—experience helps,...
Why People Are Crossing Wichita, KS Just to Get a Taste of This Korean...
Tucked along East Harry Street in Wichita, Manna Wok Oriental Restaurant is the kind of mom‑and‑pop treasure you hear about from that one friend who “knows all the spots.”. Locals rave in online reviews on platforms like this one and this detailed review page about the no-frills...
Rising oil prices may make roof repair more expensive
Eaton Roofing & Exteriors, a Kansas company which includes roof repairs among its services, told KSN several of their key roofing supplies are petroleum-based. They expect those supplies to get more expensive, which could put people needing repairs in a tough spot.
