Donors sought for Newton employee facing leukemia
NEWTON, Kan. (KSNW) — The City of Newton is rallying support for longtime city engineer Mike Headings, who was recently diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of leukemia. Headings has worked for the city for more than 26 years. His best chance for recovery is a stem cell...
Benton man arrested for bank robbery in El Dorado
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - El Dorado Police arrested a 65-year-old Benton man Friday in connection with a bank robbery that occurred the day before. Investigators say Darrel Gray robbed the Community National Bank and Trust in El Dorado on Thursday. By the time officers arrived, Gray had already fled the scene.
Track Lighting Malfunction Postpones ASCS at Lakeside to September 5
Due to track lighting malfunctions at Lakeside Speedway, American Sprint Car Series and track officials have agreed to postpone the remainder of Friday’s program to Friday, Sept. 5. The on-track action will resume with the remainder of the July 11 program, which includes the Honest Abe Roofing Dash and...
Beat the Kansas Heat at Funky Monkey Shaved Ice
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - When Kansas temperatures start to soar, Funky Monkey Shaved Ice is serving up the perfect way to cool off. This popular local shaved ice stand offers over 110 flavors, so there’s always something new to try. From classic fruity favorites to sugar-free options, and even unique toppings like...
Two injured in six-vehicle crash in north Wichita; traffic cone knocked into road
Two people were injured in a six-vehicle crash Friday morning on K-254 in north Wichita, the Kansas Highway Patrol said. A 57-year-old Augusta woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer was taken to Wesley Medical Center with suspected serious injuries; a 54-year-old Wichita man driving a 2010 Toyota Corolla was...
Places in Wichita that have recently passed health and safety exams
Places in Wichita that have passed health and safety exams Stories by Wichita Eagle journalists, with AI summarization This curated collection of stories highlights Wichita locations that passed recent health and safety inspections. Pizzerias and ethnic food spots received approval in recent health checks. Local...
Traffic will shift on this KS highway for months. See how it could affect...
Drivers who regularly commute to or from Derby along K-15 may want to adjust their route ahead of Monday. Starting July 14, the Kansas Department of Transportation will kick off a five-month road project that will close parts of the highway. On Monday, crews will close the inside lanes of K-15 between Meadowlark...
What to expect at Eve’s Drop Coffee Shop
In trying to uncover all the caffeinated places around the Wichita area so readers can be fully informed, I came across Eve’s Drop Coffee Shop in Derby, KS. As you all know, I’m not in the business of reviewing coffee shops but will always stop by a new one to and pass on the information.
Wichita celebrates next phase of Pracht Wetlands Park
The City of Wichita held a ribbon cutting Friday morning to celebrate the latest upgrades at Pracht Wetlands Park, one of the last remaining urban wetlands in the Midwest.
Fall armyworms hit west Wichita early
Fall armyworms are emerging earlier than usual in west Wichita, and local experts say numbers are already higher than last year.
