Wichita KS

Two pedestrians died in separate incidents involving vehicles Wednesday night in Wichita, officials said. One victim was a minor; another was a man, according to Sedgwick County Emergency Communications scanner traffic. Arrests were made in both cases. Police are expected to release more details later today. The...

Stories by Wichita Eagle journalists, with AI summarization. These curated articles focus on various incidents where Kansas first responders played a crucial role in managing emergencies, underscoring their importance in community safety and disaster response. From combating fires and engaging in life-saving rescues...

Wichita, the heart of Kansas, is prime barbecue territory. Here, barbecue isn’t just a meal; it’s part of the city’s fabric, connecting neighborhood joints and smoke-shrouded weekend gatherings. Wichita’s pitmasters are fiercely loyal to tradition, but you’ll also find them adding unique Kansas flair—think thick,...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As the school year begins, hundreds of students are dropped off every day at El Paso Elementary, located near the intersection of James and Woodlawn in Derby. Parents, like Kalen White, describe the intersection as being dangerous. Now, they’re advocating for change. “There’s so many...

Wichita Heights seniors kick off the school year with a new trend. Seniors at Wichita Heights kicked off the school year with a senior sunrise gathering and a new trend.

Every year for the past several years, Wichitans have had the chance to gather at OJ Watson park, scrawl their wishes onto glowing water lanterns, set them afloat and watch them light up the lake. That opportunity comes again this weekend with the Water Lantern Festival, which is happening on Saturday. Otherwise, the...

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A woman accused in connection with an accidental shooting that injured a 4-year-old girl is due back in court Friday. Ana Sorto Mejia, 50, of Wichita will face a preliminary hearing in Judge Shawn Elliott's courtroom to determine if there is enough evidence for the case to go to a trial.

While out shopping with his wife last Friday, off-duty Great Bend, Kansas, police officer Paul Millard jumped into action when he heard gunshots outside a Wichita shopping center. Moments after witnessing a fight break out among a group of teens, Millard spotted one of them with a firearm. He identified himself as a...

Police say that two truck drivers were involved in a “verbal altercation” that preceded a fatal run-over incident at a Kansas Love’s on Thursday. The incident happened on the evening of August 13th at the Love’s Travel Stop in north Wichita, Kansas. Police released details regarding the incident and charges on the...

Crime Stoppers: Wichita police searching for 'serial burglar'. Seven times in a little over a month. Jason Unruh with Wildcat Construction has had enough.