Wichita Public Schools appoint new Chief Human Resources Officer
Wichita Public Schools, (WPS), announced the appointment of Steven Christian as the district’s new Chief Human Resources Officer, (CHRO).
Wichita restaurateur adding a second concept, this one focused on smash burgers
He opened a stylish sandwich shop called Red Bird two years ago in Normandie Center, at Central and Woodlawn. Now, Sebastian Gordon’s Red Bird is getting a Black Bird friend. Gordon said Tuesday that he’s taking over the building at 5510 E. Central that used to be home to Chick N Max and will use it as a home for a...
Exorbitant Cleaning Fee at the End of Tenancy?
A recent post on social media has sparked a heated debate about the fairness of end-of-tenancy cleaning fees. The post, shared by a tenant who had just moved out of a flat, detailed an experience with a landlord who charged an exorbitant cleaning fee. The tenant and three flatmates had cleaned the flat to what they...
Thousands of truck driving schools risk closure over federal compliance violations
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The U.S. Department of Transportation released a review which found that nearly half of the truck driving schools in the U.S. are not complying with federal law. One concern from the government is that some schools are accepting students who are in the country illegally. “We...
Wichita family displaced after impaired driver crashes car into apartment
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Wichita family can’t go home for at least a couple weeks following an overnight weekend crash in which an impaired driver’s car slammed into a wall and partially entered a bedroom to the family’s apartment. The organization, DUI Victims Center of Kansas...
New owners of Margarita’s building talk plans for space after restaurant exits
On Thanksgiving Eve , the owners of Margarita’s Cantina at 3109 E. Douglas announced that Dec. 31 would be the restaurant’s last day in the space that it had occupied for 33 years. At the time, there wasn’t much information about what would come next for either the building, which was sold at auction in late October...
Wrong-way driver arrested for DUI in W. Wichita
Wrong-way driver arrested for DUI in W. Wichita Wrong-way driver arrested for DUI in W. Wichita Wrong-way driver arrested for DUI in W. Wichita Wrong-way driver arrested for DUI in W. Wichita
Debate heats up over East Douglas lane changes, wider sidewalks, and art features
It's a possible project that's been in the works since 2009. Another look at cutting lanes on East Douglas in Wichita, down from three lanes from Washington to Grove. The plan would also add wider sidewalks as well as art features. On Monday night, business owners located along that stretch...
First Look: Love & Co. Kitchen
I finally found some time to stop by Love & Co. Kitchen. Those old enough to remember may recall a restaurant called Mama Love’s Kitchen back in the late 90s. This new restaurant, which opened in the fall, is from the grandchildren of the founder of Mama Love’s Kitchen.
Sedgwick County law enforcement officers enjoy free holiday event at Botanica
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Law enforcement officers across Sedgwick County had the chance to see Illuminations at Botanica for free on Monday. Botanica and the Wichita Metro Crime Commission partnered for the third year to host this event. Over 1,200 first responders and their families attended. Botanica said it is...

















