Wichita KS

In our Reality Check stories, Wichita Eagle journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Story idea? [email protected]. A Union Pacific conductor told 911 dispatchers that railroad employees saw someone running away from the train tracks before a derailment that shut down part of I-135, a series of open records requests by The Eagle shows. The derailment was reported at...

New health and wellness facility coming to downtown Wichita for first responders. By early 2027, the old building will be transformed for use by all first responders employed by Sedgwick County and Wichita. The Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners agreed to enter a partnership with WMCC to create the facility on Wednesday.

Business owners say Banana Ball is boosting customer traffic, with some even creating special banana-themed menus to cash in on the hype.

As gas prices sit above $4 a gallon in Kansas, deliveries are costing shops more.

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Wichita Police Department says four children were hurt in a crash Thursday near 13th and Grove streets. The department said shortly after 10:15 p.m., it was called to a two-vehicle crash at East 13th and North Madison streets. The investigation determined that a Mazda...

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KDOT said the ramp would be closed for an "extended period."

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A suspect charged in connection with a home invasion killing is due back in court Friday. Andre Bryant, 39, is scheduled to attend a preliminary hearing in the courtroom of Judge Tyler Roush, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. He has been charged with felony murder, aggravated murder, aggravated battery, attempted second-degree murder, aggravated burglary, and felon in possession...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — As public pools prepare to open for the summer, a familiar problem is forcing them to make changes. Augusta announced Thursday that due to a shortage of lifeguards, the pool will have reduced hours. The city said it is short 12 lifeguards. It is going...

HARVEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 11a.m. Friday in Harvey County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Toyota Sienna driven by Jenny Marie Nicholl, 38, Hays, was southbound on Interstate 135 one mile south of Newton. The minivan struck a 2014 Ford F150 driven by Gordon Wesley Schmidt, 80, Inman, who was attempting to make a U-turn...