A Guide to Wichita’s Asian-Owned Restaurants
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. As the son of a Vietnamese immigrant, I figured why not represent my culture and show it some love. Throughout the month, I’ll showcase some awesome Asian-owned restaurants, eateries, and coffee shops. Save this blog and check back again later to see the newest
Three Historic World War II-era Bombers Landing in Wichita in August
B-29 DOC will host the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) B-17 Sentimental Journey and B-25 Maid in the Shade at the B-29 DOC Hangar, Education and Visitors Center, August 5-9. All three iconic World War II-era bombers will be available for ground and cockpit tours, as well as warbird ride flight experiences during the five
First Look at Nguyen Kitchen
A new Vietnamese restaurant in Wichita hopes to bring different flavors and a diverse menu that people typically don’t find at the fast-casual Asian spots. That’s the goal behind Nguyen Kitchen who just opened earlier this month at 1444 N. Maize Road in the Wok Hey space that closed in January.
Woman killed in Wichita hit-and-run remembered for faith and infectious laugh
The family of a woman killed in a Wichita hit-and-run is trying to process the sudden and shocking loss of someone they describe as a bright light in the world.
A Mother’s Day celebration at Botanica
Sunday was a day of blooms and celebration for mothers everywhere, many choosing to spend the day at Botanica Gardens — with free entry in honor of Mother's Day.
Four teens hurt in southeast Kansas rollover
The 16-year-old driver went off the road, hit a culvert and rolled.
One woman dead after hit-and-run on Friday night. WPD asking for public’s help
A hit-and-run crash left one woman dead Friday night in west Wichita Wichita Police officers responded to an incident in the 3400 block of West Taft that involved one vehicle and one pedestrian at about 11:23 p.m., the department said in a Saturday afternoon press release. When officers arrived, they found a 38-year-old woman in critical condition. The woman...
WSU drops golf as financial pressures hit college athletics
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita State’s decision to cut its golf programs immediately this week is part of a broader trend affecting non-revenue sports across college athletics, according to Pennsylvania sports attorney George Daniel. Daniel said the current landscape has become unpredictable as athletic departments face financial pressure and...
Textron Aviation honors longtime Cessna CEO Russ Meyer with flyover, celebration of life
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Textron Aviation held a surprise flyover and celebration of life Saturday to honor longtime Cessna CEO Russ Meyer, a staple of Wichita’s aviation industry who died in March at age 93. More than 100 people gathered in a Textron Aviation hangar to pay tribute to...
People Travel from All Over Kansas to Eat at This Legendary Pizza Joint
Some places serve pizza, and some places become part of the state’s food memory. Pizza John’s in Derby has that rare pull where a simple dinner can turn into a planned road trip, a family tradition, or an instant recommendation to anyone passing through town. The draw is...
