Fresh produce giveaway draws hundreds of people in Wichita every month
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Wichita families had some help getting food on the table on Thursday. The Urban League of Kansas, a non-profit advocacy organization, held its monthly produce pickup event. People lined the blocks near 9th and Grove streets to get some fresh fruits and vegetables, as well...
Loved ones remember Kansas man killed by lightning strike in Italy
"As soon as you met him, you were friends. I don't think he ever had anyone that didn't like him, didn't get along with him."
Central Kansas sheriff’s deputy put on leave after hosting party with minors
The party was reported shortly before midnight and when deputies arrived, they handed out several citations to people under the age of 21 who were consuming alcohol, the sheriff said.
Sheriff’s office IDs man killed in crash with box truck near Derby
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who died in a crash Wednesday afternoon near Derby. He was Noah Boaz, 29, of Wichita. The crash happened shortly before 2 p.m. on 47th Street South near Rock Road. The sheriff’s office said Boaz...
Cockroaches, flies by food, leaks at Wichita KS restaurants
Editor’s note: The Eagle is publishing inspection results from July 5-11 later than usual because the reports were not readily accessible while the state updated its public inspection portal earlier this month. The new portal is now available at https://portal.kda.ks.gov/Food/FoodInspectionSearch. Cockroaches, flies ne
Police: Driver struck Kansas girl walking her dog and fled
BUTLER COUNTY —A suspect is underinvestigation for a hit-and-run incident that critically injured a girl walking her dog in Butler County. Just after 7pm on Monday, a car driven by 21-year-old Alex James Hinojosa struck the girl in the 1000 back of Campbell in Augusta, according to a report from Augusta Department of P
Construction on a new southwest Wichita fire station set to begin
The new station, Station 23, would be located on land that was purchased just northwest of Pawnee Street and Maize Road.
Landscaping crew member hit by vehicle on Rock Road in Derby, police say
Derby Police Department Capt. Karensa Schiffel said one of the crew members was struck by a northbound vehicle.
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Heat dome near, hit or miss chances for storms remain
Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman says the heat dome sits to our southwest with parts of Kansas engaging with mostly evening and overnight chances for storms.
New Music Fest Hits Wichita This Weekend
There are lots of opportunities to enjoy live music at summer festivals across Kansas. But Wichita Forever Fest happening August 22nd stands out for a number of reasons. It features exclusively homegrown talent presented in local venues, and started as an idea between two local artists. Musician and one of the festival
