“A bomb in your vehicle”: Wichita recall specialist warns of Takata airbag danger
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Hundreds of thousands of vehicles have been issued a “Do Not Drive” alert until their defective air bags can be replaced. The warning is for certain older models of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles from 2003 to 2016. The parent company Stellantis issued a “stop driving” notice until the...
Report: Wichita Disregards Internal Report on Critical Gaps in Fire Stations, Staffing
In our Reality Check stories, Wichita Eagle journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Story idea? [email protected]. Wichita does not have enough fire stations or firefighters to meet national standards for fire protection in wide swaths of the city. Officials knew about...
One dead after single‑vehicle crash in northeast Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in northest Wichita. It happened just before 1 a.m. in the 6800 block of East Winterberry Circle, near Woodlawm Boulevard and East 29th Street. According to the Wichita Police Department, a 75-year-old man of...
Plane returns to Wichita after passenger’s phone, power bank overheat
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A plane leaving Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport turned back Sunday afternoon after a passenger’s phone and power bank overheated. Around 2:30 p.m., Airport Police and Fire responded to a report of a possible cell phone fire aboard a commercial flight. According...
First Look at El Borrego ROJO
One spot everyone needs to add to their list is El Borrego ROJO. Located at 128 W. 21st St., this is the northeast corner of 21st and Wellington most people know as El Pollo Dorado. 128 W. 21st St., Wichita, KS 67203. 316-900-1457. Saturdays and Sundays. Opens at 8 a.m....
National Chili Day Deals: Free Chili at Wendys
National Chili Day is on the fourth Thursday of February; this year, it’s on February 26, 2026. This holiday is basically winter’s way of saying, “Let’s warm this thing up.” Whether you like it mild, spicy, loaded with toppings, or straight out of a slow cooker, chili is one of those budget-friendly meals that just...
Warming up soon, rain chance Wednesday night
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - One more cool day is on the way Monday before a rapid warm up begins on Tuesday. Rain chances will return Wednesday night. It will be a cold start to the day on Monday with morning low temperatures in the 10s. Afternoon highs will rebound into the 40s over central and eastern Kansas with 50s...
Wichita school board member Melody McCray-Miller dies
Wichita school board member Melody McCray-Miller has died. She was 69. McCray-Miller was elected to the Wichita board as an at-large member in 2023. She stepped away from the board about five months ago because of health concerns. A former teacher and Democratic state lawmaker, McCray-Miller was an advocate for...
One person found deceased in northeast Wichita submersion call, official says
One person was found deceased on Saturday afternoon after a call about a person being submersed in water in northeast Wichita. First responders were called at 2:40 p.m. to the 1800 block of North Garnett, which is near 21st and 127th Street East. There are a few different ponds in that area. First responders appeared...
Wichita speed painter creates art in less time than you can read this story
Give Annika Wooton a few minutes and she’ll make you a masterpiece. The Wichita woman is a speed painter, producing works with acrylic on 4-foot-by-5-foot canvases for audiences, usually competing against the clock to complete her art. She’s already performed in 19 states and recently returned from her first foreign...
