Wichita nonprofit battles flooding, heat, wind during fireworks fundraiser
Severe weather hit during Wicked City Roller Derby's largest fundraiser of the year, now the nonprofit has to pay for ruined product and additional resources.
Lundin plays in PGA Americas tour
WICHITA, KS (KELO) — A Sioux Falls native is competing across North and South America in the PGA Americas tour. Jack Lundin competed at the Wichita Open over the weekend. There ended up being a six-hole sudden death playoff, which Dawson Armstrong won as he takes home the top prize. That’s the longest playoff at […]
13 Homeowners Appealed Their Property Values. Most Got Thousands Knocked Off
A Kansas homeowner challenged a sharp property-value increase and ended up with a much smaller appraisal, after gathering neighborhood data and questioning how the county reached its number. Haysville homeowner John Eichelberger received a 2026 property tax assessment showing a 24% increase, according to The Sentinel.
‘The best guy ever’: Sedgwick County Zoo says goodbye to its bald eagle
The Sedgwick County Zoo said El Dorado died last week after being with the zoo for about two decades.
Steamy Tuesday, severe risk west
Tuesday will be a weather aware day. Strong to severe storms will be possible later today. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats. Before storms ramp up, a few showers will attempt to move into the area from the south after mid-morning. However, not much rain is expected through the first half of the day. W
Cheney Lake levels 4 feet above normal, releasing water
Four campsites at Cheney Lake are closed because of flooding, and if lake levels remain high, turnout is expected to be low.
Wichita State University student drowns at popular hiking destination in Oregon
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A 21-year-old Wichita State University student died by drowning on Friday at a popular outdoor hiking destination in Oregon. Local reports, including from Portland station KPTV, confirmed that Kenny Truong was visiting Tamolitch Falls, commonly known as Blue Pool, in central Oregon when he died.
Men’s homelessness organization in Wichita offers resources during heat advisory, high temps
Men's homelessness organization in Wichita offers resources during heat advisory, high temps. It was a busy Monday inside Wichita's Union Rescue Mission, where CEO David Hodge was preparing to serve the city's homeless male population, as the organization has since it was founded in 1950.
Revisiting Egg Crate Cafe for an excellent daddy/daughter breakfast
It’s been a while since Egg Crate Cafe was last featured on the blog. But thanks to my daughter who wanted pancakes for lunch, we decided to revisit the restaurant near 13th and Tyler. Apparently, the restaurant is now under new ownership so we swung by to check it...
Watco reveals new locomotive honoring America’s 250th anniversary
SOUTHEAST KANSAS (KOAM) -- Watco unveiled a new locomotive honoring America's 250th anniversary on Monday.

















