Kansas says goodbye to a comfort-food staple after more than four decades
For decades, it was the kind of place locals didn’t think twice about visiting — reliable, familiar, and always there. Now, one of Newton’s longest-running restaurants has quietly served its…
Kansas shooting suspect jailed after he ran from crime scene
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a shooting in Wichita have a suspect in custody. Just before 1 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a reported shooting in the 900 block of S. Rutan, according to a media release. Officers arrived and found a 40-year-old man who received multiple gunshot wounds....
Three new LAS Hall of Fame inductees
The Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences inducted three Wichita State alumni into the Hall of Fame on Tuesday — Warren E. Pickett, Robert E. Shields and Scott W. Stucky. Every year, LAS holds a ceremony to honor the three alumni for their achievements in their respective fields....
Sedgwick County has banner year in the stock market
Investment income totaled $20.3 million in 2025, compared to $15.6 million in 2024. When the county’s investments do well, they can spend the income earned prior to using property tax-related funds.
Señora Moscoso: New Spanish Teacher on Staff
The World Language department welcomes new Spanish teacher, Señora Mabel Moscoso, as she takes on the position left mid-year by Señora Jennifer Shepherd. She brings her distinguished credentials, including her position as a Lecturer of Spanish at WSU, and is known for her illustrious career in Spanish education.
Two downtown Wichita buildings being turned into $40 million hotel
Hotel Indigo is a $40 million, 119-room project currently under construction across from the new Wichita Biomedical Campus at Broadway Avenue and William Street.
Jury awards $8.3 million to family of a Wichita teen who died in custody
A federal jury awarded $8.3 million dollars Wednesday to the family of 17-year-old Cedric "CJ" Lofton, who died in police custody in 2021. Lofton died at a Sedgwick County juvenile facility after five officers pinned him to the floor for more than half an hour during a mental health crisis.
Boeing plans nearly $12 million expansion of Wichita facilities
Last month, the company was granted two building permits for its facilities on South Oliver Street.
Low Income Energy Assistance Available
Evergy Kansas customers who need financial assistance can now apply for the 2026 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) through Tuesday, March 31. According to Evergy, they are one of five utilities partnering with the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) to help eligible Kansans receive...
Joe Walsh, other Kansas artists honored at Governor’s Arts Awards
The annual award ceremony recognizes Kansas artists, organizations and communities for encouraging creative expression through art.
