Wichita restaurant closing after 52 years, but another will take over the space
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, Lupita Cordova Fernandez has been back-and-forth on selling the restaurant her family started 52 years ago. Now, she has sold it: The last day for Chico’s Mexican Restaurant, at 4407 W. Maple, will be Sept. 19. Fernandez, who has owned the restaurant for the past 28 years, shared the n
Former Lincoln sports reporter pleads guilty in mother’s murder
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — A former Lincoln sports reporter has pleaded guilty in the murder of her mother. Angelynn Mock killed her 80-year-old mother, Anita Avers, last Halloween in south Wichita. She was charged with one count of first degree murder in the case. Records show Mock worked as...
KBI: Statewide Silver Alert for missing woman
SEDGWICK COUNTY – The Park City Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Oklahoma City woman. The whereabouts of 47-year-old Faye Marie Geary, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, are unknown and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate her.
Make-A-Wish brought the Barbie Dreamhouse to life for a Wichita teen
"I've always wanted a dream house since I was young, and I never thought that I would get one because we just don't have the money."
Wins For Kansas: No Coast BMX
On the back end of Hap McLean Park in Park City, No Coast BMX has incredible visibility to thousands of drivers on Interstate 135.
Strong to severe storms possible Tuesday evening
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Last night’s showers and storms are ending, and the day ahead looks dry and hotter. After warming into the lower 90s on Sunday, we will climb into the middle 90s today. However, when you factor in the humidity it will feel like 100 degrees, if not hotter this afternoon.
Derby man’s bike stolen and returned
Legally blind man's e-bike returned one week after theft by people who bought it. Exactly one week after a legally blind man in Derby had his only means of transportation stolen, he and his family are celebrating a rare, happy ending as far as property crimes go. He says the people who purchased it returned his bike af
North Wichita suburb looks at regulating short-term rentals
After noise and parking concerns about a short-term rental in Bel Aire last year, the Wichita suburb is looking at creating new regulations for short-term rentals. Regulations would address quiet hours, parking requirements, number of short-term rentals allowed per owner, density requirements, permit requirements and m
Kansas consumers react as EPA issues emergency waivers to lower gas prices
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Environmental Protection Agency put out an emergency fuel waiver in hopes that consumers will pay less at the pump. The new EPA regulation would loosen some gas restrictions, increasing the country’s fuel supply. Starting on Sep. 1, E-10 gas can be sold at a higher Reid vapor pressure, increa
Wichita contractor sentenced for taking money, not completing work
On Friday, a Sedgwick County judge sentenced Chad E. Smith to 85 months in prison.

















