Second Derby school fire prompts districtwide appliance removal
A kitchen appliance failure ignited a small grease fire at a Derby elementary school on Sunday evening.
Wichita mother searches for baby’s missing ashes
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A Wichita mother is searching for something she says is irreplaceable…
Traffic Alert: Andover roads partially closed for construction
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Firefighters respond to smell of smoke at Derby elementary school
DERBY, Kan. (KWCH) - Derby fire crews responded to an elementary school on Sunday evening. The director of communications for Derby Public Schools said that the head custodian at Tanglewood Elementary School smelled smoke and reported it. Emergency crews quickly responded. The district said that there is no damage to..
Braving the extreme heat at Botanica’s first ever Monarch Festival
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Dangerous heat has been overstaying its welcome in Kansas, but it hasn’t stopped people from getting out and enjoying their Labor Day weekends. Multiple events still took place at Botanica in Wichita over the weekend. The outdoor garden saw a lot of traffic between the Monarch Festival, a wedding
Second competency evaluation ordered for mother charged with son’s death
According to Sedgwick County Court documents, court proceedings for Shanna Whitton's case have been suspended until COMCARE completes a competency evaluation.
Labor Day will shut down some city services in Wichita
Several city buildings will be closed or have unusual hours on Monday.
Seneca Street Liquor’s catchy jingle puts Wichita on the map
Seneca Street Liquor’s catchy jingle puts Wichita on the map. Seneca Street Liquor in Wichita gained viral attention thanks to a catchy song created by local musician Maximum James, who recorded a humorous late-night voice memo that evolved into a TikTok hit promoting the store.
A 2024 Oklahoma purchase prompts Star Lumber to expand again, this time at home
Wichita’s Star Lumber is expanding again, which is a result of its last expansion. “We’re expanding our door shop,” said CEO Patrick Goebel. “We assemble doors, and we’ve grown into Oklahoma.” In fall 2024, Star Lumber bought Apex Lumber in Oklahoma City and Tulsa and has spent the past couple of years converting that
Judge orders competency evaluation for Clearwater mother accused of killing child
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Sedgwick County judge is ordering a competency evaluation for a Clearwater mother accused of killing her 15-month-old child. Shana Whitton faces murder, child abuse and arson charges in connection to Matthew Whitton’s death. An autopsy ruled the death a homicide caused by brain dysfunction...
