Academy Sports collected sales tax after incentive district closed, Wichita resident says
"This tax was supposed to stop in 2022. But they still charged it until we brought it to their attention in our sampling in June."
Sedgwick County Zoo welcomes fourth elephant calf
The Sedgwick County Zoo (SCZ), announced the birth of a fourth healthy elephant calf, a milestone moment for the Zoo’s African Elephant herd.
A northeast Wichita restaurant will absorb the space next door, double its seating
A local restaurant chain that over the past 11 years has expanded across four states is about to add on to one of its early Wichita addresses. Meddys owner Alex Harb said that he recently took over the space directly to the north of his restaurant at The Village at Greenwich , 21st and Greenwich, that until about a...
Sedgwick County adds bigger stop signs at dangerous intersection
Sedgwick County Commissioner Stephanie Wise said bigger stop signs have been added at 29th Street North and 135th Street West.
Santa Fe FP45 to be Restored
The Great Plains Transportation Museum’s former Santa Fe FP45 locomotive is headed to Mid-America Car in Kansas City, Mo., for a cosmetic restoration. Over the past two years, the museum has been raising funds to repaint FP45 93. The campaign received support from actor Michael Gross, who starred in the 1980s show...
Joe Walsh launches VetsAid sweepstakes, including ‘coffee hang’ with the rocker
If you’ve ever wanted to have a cup of Joe with Joe Walsh, now’s your chance. The Eagles guitarist has launched a new Fandiem sweepstakes, and the grand prize is two VIP tickets to his upcoming VetsAid concert. The concert will be held Nov. 15 at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas, Walsh’s hometown.
Sedgwick County Zoo’s elephant baby boom adds more than cuteness to the herd
On a blistering August afternoon, Stephanie stands itching her legs in the heat at the Sedgwick County Zoo. As a three ton, 54-year old African elephant, leg scratching can be quite the balancing act. That’s no matter to the comparatively small, 400-pound Kijani. The four month old male calf,...
Kan. offender who rammed patrol vehicle is due back in court
WICHITA, Kan. – A violent Kansas drug offender accused of ramming a Sedgwick County Sheriff's Deputy's patrol vehicle will return to court Friday afternoon. Thomas Torrez, 38, will attend a preliminary hearing in Judge Eric Williams courtroom, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. Just after...
Man sentenced to prison for a fatal stabbing in SE Wichita
Man sentenced to prison for a fatal stabbing in SE Wichita Man sentenced to prison for a fatal stabbing in SE Wichita Man sentenced to prison for a fatal stabbing in SE Wichita
Rose Hill Family Seeks Answers After Dog Found Shot, Another Still Missing
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Rose Hill neighborhood is concerned after one of their neighbor’s dogs was found shot. The life of the Sedam family changed overnight when they discovered their 10-month-old Great Pyrenees puppy, Loretta, had been shot dead. Now, the family is desperately searching for the mother dog, Sissy,...
