Wichita contractor sentenced for taking money, not completing work
On Friday, a Sedgwick County judge sentenced Chad E. Smith to 85 months in prison.
Music across the city: See photos, video of local bands from Wichita Forever Fest
The inaugural Wichita Forever Fest saw more than 100 bands perform on stages at 10 different venues across the city Saturday. The free festival featured a variety of genres, from country and blues to hardcore, hip hop, EDM and rock. Each genre was hosted at its own venue, and musicians played in half-hour time slots fr
Hotter start to the week
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Hotter weather is on the way for the start of the week with a couple more storm chances in the forecast over the next few days. Isolated storms could hold together into western Kansas early tonight, but most of the activity will be falling apart as it moves in from eastern Colorado.
ICYMI: Goddard family gets scam call demanding money to pay for child’s injuries
A parent in the Goddard School District got a frightening phone call from someone claiming their child had been injured and needed money for care. The district’s police chief is calling it an attempted extortion scam and is warning other families to be on guard. FULL STORY: A family got a call saying their child was hu
Wichita Fire Department celebrates 140 years
"What would I look for in the next 140 years is just the continued dedication that the crews put in. I think that's more than anything that I take to heart."
Spoiled milk, mouse poop, old food at Wichita KS restaurants
Spoiled milk in a shake mix machine, rodent poop, old food, employees who didn’t wash their hands, bed bugs, dirty equipment and more are among violations state inspectors discovered during recent food safety and lodging inspections in the Wichita area. Each week, The Eagle adds to its searchable database...
Old Settlers festival in downtown Mulvane celebrates 153 years
MULVANE, Kan. (KWCH) - The 153rd Old Settlers celebration took place over the weekend in Mulvane. What began as a basket dinner in the walnut grove of a farm with neighbors and friends in 1873 is now a four-day festival, featuring a parade, carnival, horse show and concerts. Josh McCabe,...
KHS’s Clear the Shelters event helps Wichita families find new companions
Sunday is the final day of the Kansas Humane Society's Clear the Shelters event, with waived adoption fees for dogs and cats aged one and older.
Spotty morning storms, another round coming tonight
Scattered showers and storms developing across Kansas overnight will continue to bring off and on heavy downpours through the morning. Rain cooled air plus a gentle east wind will help to reduce temperatures a bit from Friday, though it will still be fairly hot for most. Another round of storms...
Bill Koch’s foundation wants out of Wichita Boathouse lease. Here’s what to know
Bill Koch’s America3 Foundation is trying to exit its 99-year, $1-a-year lease of the Wichita Boathouse just 17 years into the deal. City Council members say ending the lease early could leave Wichita on the hook for major repairs the tenant was supposed to cover. FULL STORY: Bill Koch’s foundation wants to end Wichita
