Wichita KS

Flies, piles of trash, rotting raw meat, filthy kitchens, expired foods and more are among violations state inspectors discovered during recent food safety and lodging inspections in the Wichita area. Each week, The Eagle adds to its searchable database of failed inspections from Sedgwick County. Thirteen restaurants a

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A dangerous heat wave will continue across Kansas for the next several days with highs in the 100s. It will be a warm start to the day on Sunday with morning low temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. Sunday’s high temperatures will be even hotter than today, making it up to 105 degrees during the

Off-duty Sedgwick County detention deputy arrested for DUI

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Joshua Orlando was sentenced Friday to life in prison by Judge Jeffrey Goering in Sedgwick County District Court, following his conviction July 1, 2026, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. Joshua Orlando, 29, of Wichita pleaded guilty to first-degree felony murder and aggravat

Oklahoma isn't known for glitz and glamor, snow-capped peaks, or towering redwoods, yet what it has is an endearing, slow-paced sense of comfort, a still beauty, and a strong sense of identity as part of the American heartland. A place where you can pack a cooler and a fishing rod, tow a boat to a huge lake, set up a t

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Two people are in critical condition following a crash northwest of Wichita. Dispatch confirmed the crash happened at the intersection of Ridge Road and west 61st Street North. The crash was reported at 7:06 p.m. on Saturday, with information indicating two vehicles were involved. Ridge Road...

The Kansas Highway Patrol named Autum Copridge an honorary trooper for her brave intervention after helping someone experiencing a mental crisis on Interstate 135.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Having trouble watching Channel 12?. On Friday night, we lost power to our transmitter. Our engineers are aware and are working to get it fixed as soon as possible. In the meantime, you can watch 12 News through our free livestream on our website by clicking...

Haysville teen arrested after traffic stop tells his story after release on an ‘own recognizance’ bond. Perkins said he now has injuries all over his body after being tased by Haysville police officers multiple times. Perkins said he was taking his younger sister to school when a police officer pulled behind him on the

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - At the end of a hot summer, one Haysville family was the lucky recipient of a free air conditioning unit, thanks to a Wichita HVAC company that wanted to give back to their community. Hannah and Murl Brown live in Haysville with their three daughters. They...