Disaster declared over gas leak in Newton
Governor Laura Kelly has issued a verbal disaster declaration for Harvey County due to an unknown source of gas leak under a Newton housing development, and state agencies are working to mitigate the danger and track the source of the gas.
WPD: Two women killed, speed and alcohol believed to be factor for 80-year-old woman...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - UPDATE: Wichita Police say two women were killed Saturday night in a multi-vehicle crash in east Wichita. WPD says the crash occurred at 9:35 p.m. at the intersection of Central and Webb. An 80-year-old woman was driving her black truck east on Central Ave. when it...
The businesses that are passing health checks in Sedgwick County
Stories by Wichita Eagle journalists, with AI summarization. Sedgwick County businesses from a wide range of industries are passing health checks and earning positive inspection results. Recent lists show not just restaurants but also schools, bars, hotels, food trucks, and stores are meeting safety standards. NO. 1:...
Stay The Course Share New Single “Pastel”
Wichita’s Stay The Course have delivered an extremely emotional performance their new single, Pastel, that is out now via Punkerton Records. The single delivers driving beats, chunky guitar riffs, and lyrics that hit you right in the gut and heart with a cathartic, intense and meaningful song. Accompanying the lyrics...
‘Once you’ve served your time’: Wichita event stresses voting rights
A Wichita resource fair on Saturday put the spotlight on restoring voting rights for Kansans who have completed felony sentences but remain unsure of their eligibility.
Air Capital Fly-In brings aviation enthusiasts to Jabara Airport
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The 62nd Air Capital Fly-In took place at Jabara Airport in Wichita, bringing together aviation fans of all ages. The event is run by the Experimental Aircraft Association. There are about 1,000 chapters worldwide, and Wichita’s chapter is one of the oldest in America. It was founded in 1960.
Wichita church hosts event on overdose awareness, homelessness
A south Wichita church turned into a gathering place Saturday for people impacted by overdose, addiction and homelessness, bringing together food, music and direct services for those in need.
Wichita Weekend Weather: Thunderstorms, Ponding Risk in Sedgwick County Until Monday Night
Wichita, Kan. – Showers and thunderstorms are expected to build across central and south-central Kansas this weekend, bringing periods of heavy rainfall that could cause ponding on roads and in low-lying areas through Labor Day. According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, storms will be possible Saturday...
Sentencing day for Kan. knife attack after 2-vehicle car crash
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in a violent knife attack will learn his fate Friday afternoon. Judge Quentin Pitman will sentence 38-year-old Julian Gonzalez of Newton. In July, he entered a guilty plea to second-degree murder, two counts of aggravated battery, aggravated endangering a child and criminal...
Newton seeks input on city’s future
The City of Newton is seeking input from residents, business owners, and community partners to develop a comprehensive plan for the city's future, called Newton Next, which will outline its approach to housing, transportation, land use, and economic development.
