Wichita KS

Wichita police need help identifying a man who fired shots at a car full of teenagers two weeks ago.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A man made his first appearance in a Butler County courtroom on Wednesday, where he was charged in a deadly weekend shooting at El Dorado Lake. Jeffrey Boucher is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of 57-year-old Rodney Logan. The Butler County Sheriff’s Office said the...

The newest Mexican restaurant in Wichita just opened at 9719 E. 21st St. N. Viva Tacos & Tequila is a regional chain with two other locations in Leawood and Olathe, KS. Wichita is the latest stop on their expansion as they have taken over the space that was once Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que, Greystone and Jax Restaurant.

St. Jude's Children's Hospital has been providing medical care and financial relief to Bella and her family for over a decade, allowing her to live a typical teenage life.

Now retired, Dr. Soria continues to inspire others. Her mission is to encourage Hispanic students to enter the medical field and help address Kansas’ growing shortage of physicians.

Kansas is a powerhouse of American barbecue, with a distinct style centered on long, slow smoking, often over hickory or oak, and savory, rich sauces. From celebrated competition winners to multi-generational family institutions, these are the state's best barbecue havens, perfect for any food pilgrimage. 1. Billy's...

Stories by Wichita Eagle journalists, with AI summarization. These curated stories on property taxes in Kansas highlight how taxes impact homeowners and local government decisions. Rising property taxes in Sedgwick County are a significant concern for its residents, with property appraisals increasing for a majority,...

A man is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in north central Wichita Thursday night.

This story was initially published on October 8, 2025, by The Wichita Eagle. Homelessness and affordable housing were at the center of conversation during a forum for Wichita City Council District 6 candidates. All three candidates for the seat attended the forum hosted by the Wichita Journalism Collaborative....

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas State Child Death Review Board shared a report that shows that drug-related deaths among Kansas children are surging. Between 2019 and 2023, 65 Kansas children died from overdoses, according to the report. Fentanyl is the most lethal threat, responsible for 48 child deaths from...