Wichitans speaking out online about drivers speeding through their neighborhoods
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - People in Wichita are speaking out online about drivers speeding through residential neighborhoods. Aspen Ford says speeding is a problem in her neighborhood. “They’ll be going 30, they’ll be going 40,” Ford said. “They’ve actually injured animals.”. She says it has...
Chicken is out, barbecue is in at this south Wichita restaurant space
The restaurant-attached-to-a-gun-store space that until a year ago was home to Chuck’s Hot Chicken is about to reopen as a carry-out barbecue place. Brad Rogers, the owner of The Bullet Stop gun store and range at 2625 W. Pawnee, says that he’s chosen Aug. 8 as a soft-opening date for his Brad’s Chicken Bullets & BBQ ,
One store is moving to Wichita where another is leaving -but may still pop...
After several years in business in Andover, Lesley Bruce is moving her Evie & Alec boutique to Wichita. Specifically, she’s taking the space that Findings Etc. is leaving near the northwest corner of Central and Woodlawn. “I just feel like that whole intersection is thriving,” Bruce said. “There’s just a new vibe there
City of Wichita receives positive update on state of new water treatment plant
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita City Council received an update on Tuesday regarding the current state of Wichita’s new water treatment plant. Repairs on the damaged clarifiers that 12 News reported on last year are wrapping up. Wichita Water Works said that testing is going well. The goal...
Wichita city council debates removing shelter bed requirement from camping ordinance
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A discussion about the City of Wichita encampment ordinance turned spirited during a city council meeting on Tuesday. Mayor Lily Wu brought up the issue at a workshop meeting on Tuesday morning. The camping ordinance says that it is illegal for a person to camp on...
Search for missing Butler County man ends with discovery of human remains
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The search for a missing 77-year-old Butler County man ended Tuesday after human remains were discovered in a wooded area. Butler County Sheriff Daimon Cundiff said he believes the remains are those of Fred Dieter, of Augusta, who walked away from a location near SW 100th Street and SW Haverhill
Future of Crown Uptown Theater debated by city and community
Future of Crown Uptown Theatre debated by city and community. Here’s what happens next in the process, and why some people are still fighting to keep the Crown standing.
Sheriff’s office identifies man killed in motorcycle crash north of Valley Center
A 46-year-old Wichita man died following a motorcycle crash north of Valley Center after being struck by a Toyota RAV4.
Lady A coming to Wichita’s Orpheum Theatre
The Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum country trio is performing at the Orpheum as part of its reopening celebration.
Colwich rodeo permanently canceled due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’
In a notice posted on Facebook, the Colwich Rough Stock Rodeo Committee said that the rodeo grounds will be used for other community activities in the future.
