West side Smalls Sliders opens Thanksgiving week
Wichita’s second Smalls Sliders is ready to open to the public next week. The grand opening for Wichita’s west side location at 3500 N. Maize Road is Tuesday, November 25, at 10 a.m. The first Smalls Sliders opened earlier this year at 1370 N. Greenwich Road. It was...
‘No stuffing required’: Wichita high school pardons turkey in agriculture program
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita Southeast High School held a turkey pardoning ceremony on Tuesday. The principal of the school, Connie Redic, led the ceremony and officially pardoned Pearl, the school turkey, saying that Pearl will now be “free to live her best turkey life, no stuffing required.”. Pearl...
Kan. man going to prison for crash that killed passenger
SEDGWICK COUNTY—A Kansas man is going to prison for a fatal crash that killed a passenger in his vehicle. This week, Charles Smith, Jr., 31, was sentenced to to 128 months in prison, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. In September, Smith pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter...
Hot Topic: Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Files for Chapter 11 – A Detailed...
bondoro.com - 11/14/2025 06:45:04 PM. Three days ago, M&M Custard, operating as Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Kansas-based restaurant chain reported $5.2 million in assets and $27.7 million in liabilities, with funds expected to be available for distribution...
Lawmakers expected to pass bill to ban cell phones in Kansas schools
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansas lawmakers plan to pass a bill that would require school districts to create policies prohibiting the use of phones during regular hours of the school day. The bill would be brought up in the legislative session in January, according to Legislative Liaison Cathy Hopkins, who...
First Mile Kitchen giving free meatloaves to those in need
That’s exactly what First Mile Kitchen is doing for the community. The restaurant located at 2141 N. Bradley Fair Parkway has brought back Meatloaf Madness. And the goal of this event, which runs through the holidays, is to give back to the community. When you stop by First Mile...
Parents concerned after Wichita schools restructure Native American Education Program
Parents concerned after Wichita schools restructure Native American Education Program. USD 259's website says the program serves Native students so they meet or exceed state academic achievement standards. The program's social media says NAPAC makes sure the program reflects the cultural and academic needs of those...
14 Kansas Seafood Buffets Where You Can Eat All You Want And Feel Miles...
Kansas sits square in the middle of landlocked America, but that hasn’t stopped clever restaurateurs from bringing the ocean to the heartland. All-you-can-eat seafood buffets have popped up across the state, piling trays high with shrimp, crab legs, sushi, and fried fish that taste surprisingly fresh. These spots...
Public can grill Wichita city manager finalists
The process for selecting a new Wichita city manager moves forward. Mayor Lily Wu tells KNSS News the three finalists will be interviewed Tuesday at Botanica,
Suspicious device removed, prompts investigation in downtown Wichita
The Wichita Police Department has given an all-clear after a suspicious device was found in downtown Wichita.

















