Wichita couple says thieves tore through storage unit wall, stole nearly everything they owned
Wichita couple says thieves tore through storage unit wall, stole nearly everything they owned. A Wichita couple says nearly everything they owned was stolen from a storage unit near 13th and Maize.
Workplace accident contributed to Boeing employee’s death, autopsy states
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - An autopsy report shows that a workplace accident at Boeing contributed to an employee’s death. Daniel Lussier, a 53-year-old aircraft mechanic at Boeing, died in April, days after being involved in an accident at the plant. Last week, Boeing said it was not clear whether Lussier’s death was a result of the accident.
Wichita to receive its first Safe Haven baby box
The specialized box will be installed at Fire Station #9, at 350 S. Edgemoor. It allows a mother to legally surrender an infant without fear of prosecution. An alarm sounds when a baby is placed inside.
Bradley Fair Summer Concert Series returns in June
Bradley Fair is bringing live music back to the plaza this summer with the return of the Summer Concert Series. Taking place Thursday evenings throughout June, with a special Fireworks Finale on July 2, this free, family-friendly series promises something for every kind of music lover. Guests are invited to gather under the stars on the Bradley Fair Plaza for four nights of...
Crown Uptown owner said in March he planned to demo theater. Now, it’s gone...
Something appears to be happening (or not happening) at the Crown Uptown Theater — the 98-year-old venue at 3207 E. Douglas that owner Mike Brown has publicly threatened to demolish if he could not get the city to increase its capacity. What exactly is happening is not yet clear, and Brown, a businessman from Tulsa, did not immediately return calls or text messages...
Reconstruction of Woodlawn in Bel Aire faces ‘short delay’
BEL AIRE, Kan. (KWCH) - The City of Bel Aire says a construction project on Woodlawn is facing a short delay. Crews began phase one of construction in April, which involves the section of Woodlawn between 37th Street North and 45th Street North. The city said that as phase one of the excavation was being completed, workers found an unspecified problem.
‘Touch a Truck’ event at Wichita elementary school gives kids a first-hand look at...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Students at Woodman Elementary School had the opportunity to get an up-close look at different careers on Tuesday. The school held a College and Career Day. This year, the theme was “Touch a Truck.”. 35 organizations visited the school and shared with kids what they...
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America makes stop in Wichita
Former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty brought his 30th anniversary charity ride through the Air Capital Monday.
Sentencing Day for Kansas driver who fled after 136mph crash
SEDGWICK COUNTY — A man who admitted leaving the scene of a high-speed crash that seriously injured two people is to learn his fate Tuesday. Rakim Dean, who was 28, at the time the crash, is scheduled to appear for a sentencing hearing in the courtroom of Judge Christopher Magana, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
Kansas man found dead in water after possible calf rescue attempt
The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office said it found a body in a watershed on Tuesday and thinks the man may have drowned while trying to rescue an animal.
