Blood on machine gun linked Wichita man to April American Legion shooting, records show
A 26-year-old Wichita man is facing federal firearms charges tied to a machine gun shooting in the parking lot of an American Legion post in April. The same American Legion location, 1335 N. Hydraulic in Wichita, was the site of an unrelated fatal shooting in October. An affidavit filed on Dec. 3 in the federal...
Tanganyika Mourns Two Sloths, Fights To Save Two More Battling Kidney Failure
Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard, Kansas, is facing one of its most heartbreaking animal health crises. The park recently confirmed that two of its beloved sloths have died, while two more are critically ill with kidney failure. These animals were an important part of the park’s interactive experiences, making...
Wichita police warn against damaging property in social media treasure hunts
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Police Department is advising content creators and other social media users to avoid damaging property during social media treasure hunts. WPD said it has seen an increase in social media “cash” or “treasure” hunts that encourage people to search in public places.
25 years ago (2000): Carr brothers resumed their crime spree in E. Wichita
25 years ago (2000): Carr brothers resumed their crime spree in E. Wichita 25 years ago (2000): Carr brothers resumed their crime spree in E. Wichita 25 years ago (2000): Carr brothers resumed their crime spree in E. Wichita
Wichita veteran guarded nuclear weapons in Germany
One Kansas veteran served a brief stint in Vietnam before being shipped to Germany to guard nuclear weapons.
Man sentenced to 20 years for assaulting ICE agent in Wichita
The 20-year sentence is the maximum punishment allowed under federal statute.
Australia’s social media ban sparks conversation in Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Australia’s decision to ban social media for kids under 16 years old is prompting conversations in Kansas about whether similar action would benefit young people. Local licensed psychologist Dr. Molly Allen said kids put stress on themselves to craft social media posts. “So that can...
Preliminary hearing for Kan. murder suspect captured in Mexico
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A man accused in a deadly gunfight on Father's Day in Wichita will return to court Tuesday. Eric Gonzalez-Gutierrez, 33, will attend a preliminary hearing in Judge Jeffrey Goering's courtroom, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. Just after 8:30p.m. on June 15, police...
‘I Voted’ sticker contest in Sedgwick County expands to more ages
Students in grades K-12 will be able to design stickers for two contests.
First Look: Blazin Halal Food
One of the newer restaurants to open in Wichita is Blazin Halal Food. It took over the former Le Monde space, which closed after 30 years in business. Blazin Halal Food is a fast-casual restaurant serving healthy, fast halal dishes, meaning no pork, alcohol-free, and meat coming from animals that were treated...
