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...
New Wichita police horse carries service legacy of fallen Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Deputy
New Wichita police horse carries service legacy of fallen Sedgwick County Sheriff's Deputy. This morning, her family helped dedicate the newest member of WPD's mounted unit in her honor.
Wichita mourns the loss of a local bishop, community leader
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita community is mourning the loss of a beloved pastor, Bishop Mark L. Gilkey, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 66. For many years, Gilkey served as the senior pastor of St. Mark Cathedral Church of God in Christ. Those who knew him said that he leaves behind more than just his...
Not posting guard at hospital for man accused in teen’s death was mistake, WPD...
Wichita police say the department made a mistake when it didn’t post a guard at the hospital for a 19-year-old man now charged with murder in the traffic death of a 14-year-old boy last week. Gauge Brasher, who is charged with second-degree murder in the Aug. 13 death of Jackson Nzabonimpa, checked himself out of the...
