Sedgwick County expands hazardous waste drop-off site
Residents dropping off chemicals and cleaners at Sedgwick County’s Household Hazardous Waste facility will see big changes after a $1.9 million expansion added storage space, safety upgrades and a family-friendly Swap & Shop area.
December opening set for Phil Ruffin’s new Kansas casino
An opening date has been set for the new gambling and entertainment center that will occupy the former Wichita Greyhound Park. The property that was initially called the Golden Circle historic horse racing facility is now being called Gilley’s and is scheduled to open on Dec. 15. Developed by Wichita businessman Phil...
One last ride for Haysville’s ‘Watermelon Man’ Kenneth Simons
Even at the age of 92, Kenneth Simons still can be seen at his Haysville watermelon fields tending to a crop he's spent his entire life cultivating.
Lincoln Park to be renamed in honor of fallen firefighters
The Wichita City Council is expected to vote today to rename Lincoln Park to Kansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park.
Tree toppled in SE Wichita as storms move through
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Storms moved through portions of Wichita on Tuesday afternoon, bringing rain and some hail. Marianne sent a picture to 12 News from the 2100 block of S. Volutsia, where a tree had been toppled. Along with the rain was some unique cloud coverage. Copyright 2025 KWCH....
Stolen dirt bike leads to surprise for 13-year-old Kansas boy
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Thirteen-year-old Noah Bradley from DeSoto, Kansas, spent his summer doing odd jobs and yard work to save up for a dirt bike. When he finally had enough money, he purchased the dirt bike for $2,000. “We found it on (Facebook) Marketplace, and we were like, ‘Oh,...
Countdown to Kickoff: Bishop Carroll begins new era under alum Chris Jaax
WICHITA, Kan. (Catch it Kansas) - Bishop Carroll’s hopeful return to a state power will come under the leadership of a new coach in 2025. Chris Jaax takes over following the retirement of Dusty Trail, who spent 29 years with the program, including the last 8 as head coach. The Golden Eagles won a state title under...
Construction on this Wichita restaurant stopped last year. Now, there’s movement.
An eagle-eyed Eagle reader recently noticed there’s finally something happening at the Popeyes building at 21st and Amidon. Back in November 2023, a local broker shared the news that the former Hardee’s building at 2053 N. Amidon would become the new home of the Popeyes that had operated at 1211 N. Broadway. That...
Visitors may soon be able to walk around Delano with an alcoholic beverage in...
Visitors in Delano could soon walk around the neighborhood with an alcoholic beverage in hand from area bars and restaurants. The Wichita City Council will consider a common consumption area license for Delano at its meeting Tuesday. “I see our role at City Hall [as] ‘Hey, how can we make business easier for you to...
Porch pirate west Wichita 1
Police searching for west Wichita porch pirate caught on camera. Earl Quan sent a video to KAKE News on Saturday of a woman in a pink hoodie stealing packages off of his northwest Wichita front house.
