Police seek missing 30-year-old last seen at Lake Afton
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a 30-year-old man who is missing and may be at risk. A news release from the sheriff’s office stated that surveillance video shows Ian Alexander Shelton southwest of Wichita at Lake Afton at 2:12 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3. That was the last he was seen....
Roaches, old meat, dead mice, safety hazards at Wichita restaurant, motel
Cockroaches, dead mice, stained and burned bed linens, old meat, safety hazards and more are among violations state inspectors discovered during recent food safety and lodging inspections in the Wichita area. Each week, The Eagle adds to its searchable database of failed inspections from Sedgwick County. A...
Woman makes first appearance in fatal Oaklawn hit-and-run
Madelyn Walter is charged in the Feb. 6 crash that killed Panagiotis Manolopoulos, 75, of Wichita.
Disappointment expressed over Chester Lewis Academic Learning Center early closure
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita Public Schools held a community meeting Wednesday to discuss the early closure of Chester Lewis Academic Center due to newly-discovered structural issues. The district is closing the school at the end of December instead of at the end of the school year. Students and faculty...
Developer plans shipping container housing in SoCe regardless of city vote
In spring 2024, a lot of residents in the SoCe neighborhood just south of downtown were thrilled to hear of lawyer Abdul Arif’s plans for an abandoned church and school there. Arif announced he’d be turning the spaces into apartments for future students at the nearby Wichita Biomedical Campus . “We were just excited...
WSU announces 3% budget reduction, students worry for their departments
Wichita State University announced in a newsletter Thursday that it's facing a 3% budget cut in 2027, which would likely result in layoffs.
Boeing signs replace Spirit logos as acquisition nears completion
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Boeing signs were installed outside of Spirit Aerosystems’ facilities on Friday as the aerospace acquisition moves toward completion this month. Spirit confirmed this week the deal will close by the end of December. At the administrative building, Boeing signage replaced a Spirit sign. Boeing...
Wichita student performers bring holiday music to historic McCormick School Museum
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita Public School students had the opportunity to perform at the McCormick School Museum on Friday. As part of the museum’s yearly open house, choir and orchestra students came to perform live holiday music. The Fine Arts Executive Coordinator for Wichita Public Schools, Shawn Chastain,...
‘If I can do it, anybody can’: Former homeless man becomes chaplain at facility...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Union Rescue Mission is recognizing one of its volunteer chaplains who used to be homeless. Three years ago, Aaron Laswell arrived at Union Rescue Mission homeless and just out of prison. Now, he helps other men have another chance in life. “Not too far back, I’d...
Winning poster announced for Wichita Riverfest
Wichita Festivals Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive community celebrations, along with long-time Riverfest Poster and Artwork Contest sponsor Emprise Bank, unveiled the official 2026 Riverfest artwork.
