Goddard seeks volunteers to keep senior meal program going between contracts
The city's contract with the current meal provider ends on Dec. 31.
Founder of an iconic Wichita dive bar has died at age 79
The founder and namesake of one of Wichita’s best-known dive bars has died, say locals who knew him. Jim Kirby, who in 1972 opened Kirby’s Beer Store at 3227 E. 17th St. — across the street from the Wichita State University campus — recently died in Seattle, where he’d lived for 46 years. According to Kirby’s...
Boil water advisory issued for Chautauqua
A boil water advisory has been issued for the city of Chautauqua in Chautauqua County on Friday evening.
Cessna Penguin Cove reopens at Sedgwick County Zoo on Christmas Day
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Cessna Penguin Cove reopened Christmas Day at Sedgwick County Zoo after closing earlier this year due to damage from a crack and water leak that affected the exhibit’s windows. The 23 penguins had been housed behind the scenes while crews repaired their habitat. The exhibit...
Wichita sees a second consecutive day of record heat – with potential for one...
Wichita now has a second-consecutive day of record heat, with chances for a third on Saturday. Just before 2 p.m. on Friday, Wichita reached 70 degrees, surpassing the previous record of 69 degrees back in 2021. The 2021 record was a tie from 2008, which broke the Dec. 26, 1976, record of 64 degrees, according to...
First Look at Birria Estilo Zacatecas
Birria has gained a lot of popularity over the years and one of the latest restaurants in Wichita to feature this dish is Birria Estilo Zacatecas. Birria Estilo Zacatecas is part of a chain based out of Albuquerque, NM. It recently took over the space that was most recently Noble House.
Roaches, old olives, filth, chemicals by food at Wichita restaurants, motel
Roaches, chemicals stored by food, employees who didn’t follow proper hand-washing procedures, workers who touched customer food with their bare hands, old olives, dirty equipment, pest harborage conditions, food that wasn’t kept hot enough and more are among violations state inspectors discovered during recent food...
Wichitans enjoy a warm Christmas Day
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Today was an abnormally warm Christmas Day, and many people spent it outside. If you passed by Jackson Elementary School today, you may have seen a flying monkey, as well as other kites in the clearing. “I’ve loved kites since I was small, me and my...
Wellington Humane Society Pet of the Week: Ruza
Ruza was found as a stray and, sadly, never claimed—but she hasn’t let that dampen her spirit one bit. Now just over a year old, Ruza is a total goober with a sweet, goofy personality that will keep you smiling. She’s a large mixed breed weighing a little over 60 pounds, with long legs made for zooming around a big...
Kirby’s Beer Store founder dies, locals remember his legacy
The founder of Kirby's Beer Store - a staple Wichita music venue and bar near Wichita State University - died a week ago on December 19. Kirby founded Kirby's more than 50 years ago, and in doing so, he created a musical cultural hub that people love today just as much as they did decades ago.
