‘It’s not for sale’: Crown Uptown owner tells city council before it voted to...
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Crown Uptown Theatre owner is not interested in selling. The hold on the demolition permit request for the building still stands despite pushback from owner Mike Brown. Wichita City Council members voted unanimously on Tuesday to uphold the pause that will last until January.
Goddard City Council passes ordinance restricting e-bikes, scooters in specific areas
GODDARD, Kan. (KWCH) — The Goddard City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday prohibiting the use of e-bikes, motorized scooters and similar devices in specific areas. These devices are now banned in Goddard’s city-owned parking lots, parks and open spaces, the central business district, and any street with a posted spee
Crown Uptown’s future remains in limbo after council rejects contentious appeal
After a bizarre and contentious hearing, the Wichita City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to reject an appeal by Crown Uptown Theatre owner Mike Brown, who is seeking a demolition permit for the 98-year-old building at 3207 E. Douglas. Brown is currently barred from razing the Crown until at least Jan. 23, 2027, afte
First spotted hyena cub born at Salina’s Rolling Hills Zoo
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Rolling Hills Zoo in Salina announced the birth of its first spotted hyena cub, born last Thursday, Sept. 3. It is the first offspring for both mom Maxi and dad Kito. Maxi, born in 2012, came to Rolling Hills Zoo from Zoo Miami in Florida. Kito,...
Kobach says suspect in western Kansas homicide defied deportation order
The Kansas Attorney General's Office said it will be prosecuting a man charged with killing another man at a western Kansas livestock facility.
Kan. woman who shot at egg throwing vandals faced a jusdge
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A woman arrested after a shooting at vandals who three eggs at her home from a moving vehicle made her first court appearance Thursday. Eryicia Burns,21, was charged with criminal discharge of a firearm into an occupied vehicle and four counts of aggravated assault, according to the Sedgwick County Dis
Wichita State moves forward with plans to close two off-campus facilities
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — Wichita State University is moving forward with plans to close two of its off-campus facilities. In a press release, WSU announced the closure of the WSU West and Old Town locations. The university says the plan continues to align its physical footprint with evolving priorities.
Festival organizers question heavy police presence in Old Town
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — The Wichita Police Department released a statement after social media posts accused officers of targeting an event. Organizers for the Fall Fest 2K26 say they don’t understand why police force was used. The two-part music festival took place at Wave Outdoors where a concert...
Wichita City Council clears hurdle for next phase of Redbud Trail construction
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - In an expected move at its meeting on Tuesday, the Wichita City Council approved an agreement and funding for Phase 2 of the Redbud Trail from Woodlawn to K-96. The measure passed 5-2, with Mayor Lily Wu and Vice Mayor Dalton Glasscock voting in the minority opposition. Wu cited budgetary concern
These 8 Kansas BBQ Joints Smoke The Burnt Ends Locals Wait For
Burnt ends are one of Kansas City’s greatest gifts to the food world, and Kansas takes them seriously. These caramelized, smoky cubes of beef sell out fast, draw long lines, and turn regular lunch breaks into planned events. From old fire stations in Wichita to a roadside spot in...
