Prisoner who threw scalding water on Kan. jail deputy will learn his fate
SEDGWICK COUNTY — An inmate who admitted throwing scalding water on a Kansas jail deputy will learn his fate Friday. Judge Chrystal Krier will sentence 21-year-old James Chavez. In July he entered a guilty plea to charges of aggravated battery. On April 14, a Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office Detention...
Storm Track 3 Forecast: A huge temperature change, scattered rain on the way
Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman is tracking an usual end to August that brings temperatures down nearly 20 degrees below average!
Sedgwick County approves 2026 budget, cuts property tax rate again
Sedgwick County commissioners approved the 2026 budget Wednesday, lowering the county’s property tax rate for the third year in a row to its lowest level in 33 years.
Fish kill in Chisholm Creek Park creates stench and concern for visitors
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Wichita couple wants to know what caused hundreds of fish to die in a pond they pass frequently at Chisholm Creek Park in northeast Wichita. Chip and Sarah Martin take their daily walk on their favorite trail on the north side of Chisholm Creek Park. But this Thursday morning, they were met...
Uniquely Wichita: Photographer sets out to take portraits of people in all 50 states
Editor’s note: Welcome to an occasional mini-documentary series called ICT in 70. The Eagle’s visuals editor Jaime Green is highlighting “fun, quirky things happening in our area” through 70-second videos. This week, we meet:. Wichita photographer Aaron Patton, who is working on an ambitious project. He...
New WPD mounted unit honors fallen Sedgwick County deputy
Sid is the new mounted patrol unit, a 6-year-old mare donated to the department by the Deputy Sidnee Carter Memorial Fund.
McConnell expands child development center, adds 58 childcare slots
McConnell Air Force Base has completed a $10 million project to expand and renovate its Child Development Center, giving more families access to on-base childcare.
Crime Stoppers: Police searching for suspect who stole AC units from Wichita church
Within 25 minutes, he dismantled both units and walked away, pushing the stolen aluminum and copper on his bike. The church had to replace both air conditioners.
Brief break from storms, cooldown coming
Wednesday will not be as active and a cooldown is on the way.
Rooftop micro farm on downtown Wichita bank parking garage suddenly shuts down
At the end of May, the owner of the urban garden on the rooftop of Fidelity Bank’s new parking garage was excitedly planning for the project’s future . Leah Dannar-Garcia, 65, was about to open the microfarm on Market between Waterman and English — named Rise Farms — to the public for the first time as part of a...
