After years of quilt and fabric shops closing, here’s one that’s opening
For a while in recent years, it seemed like one after another Wichita-area quilt and fabric stores kept closing. Julie Gaston noticed a lack of places to shop, and that’s part of why she’s decided to open the Quilted Rabbit Fabric Shop. “First off, I saw a need in the community,” she said. Also, Gaston said, “I love...
Some clarity on clarifiers at Wichita Northwest Water treatment facility
Contractors have identified two issues with the solid contact clarifiers at the plant. Contractors will make temporary repairs on one clarifier by the end of February, so the plant can be restarted.
Amazon opens new facility in Wichita suburb
Last week, the company opened a last-mile facility that has about 150 employees.
Kan. man who died in deputy shooting had a history of crime
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A man with a history of crime died in a deputy involved shooting in Sedgwick County January 12. Wichita Police, as part of the Wichita-Sedgwick County Advanced Law Enforcement Response Team, is charge of the investigation. On Friday, Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan provided an update on the...
Adam Keiss, 34, of Clearwater currently in custody after shooting threat of parents
Sumner Newscow report — Adam Keiss, 34, of Clearwater, is currently in Sumner County Detention Center stemming from a shooting threat to his parents Saturday evening, south of Clearwater. Keis is currently being held in custody, awaiting formal charges from the Sumner County Attorney’s Office. He is currently being...
One in critical condition after east Wichita crash
It was reported about 4:30 p.m. at Rock Road and Gilbert Street, just south of Kellogg Avenue.
In Quarters: Andover, KS, Fire-Rescue Station 2
This facility received the Combination Bronze award in the 2025 Firehouse Station Design Awards. Find the full list of winners here. The existing fire station for the city of Andover was up against the pressure of serving a rapidly growing population, facing limitations supporting modern apparatus, inadequate space...
Wichita, KS – Arctic Air Friday Brings Snow Chance, Highs Near 15°F
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wichita, Kansas – After several days of mild, above-average temperatures, much colder Arctic air is expected to move into the Wichita area by Friday, bringing the potential for accumulating snow and...
Mild the next few days before big changes late this week
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - It is another cold morning across Kansas with temperatures in the teens and wind chills in the single digits to near zero degrees. However, later today will be milder than Monday as sunshine and a southerly wind send highs into the upper 40s and lower 50s.
Wichita Police Searching for Missing 14-Year-Old Esli Sanchez
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - The Wichita Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 14-year-old. Police say Esli Sanchez was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, a heavy black jacket and black pants. Esli is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing approximately 120...
