Driver in crash that killed Kan. deputy still waiting to learn his fate
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A driver involved in a fatal crash that killed a Kansas Sheriff's Deputy expected to learn his fate Friday. For the second week, the sentencing for Kelvin Burgett, 28, Prescott Valley, Arizona scheduled for Judge William Wooley's courtroom was coninued, according to the Sedgwick County District...
Motorcyclist dead after crash on Ridge Road between Central and Maple
A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in west Wichita on Thursday afternoon.
Safe Streets Wichita leading effort to cut down on opioid overdoses in city
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As all 50 states participate in a nationwide effort to cut down on overdoses, Thursday was “Save a Life Day,” or “Free Nalaxone Day.” As part of lifesaving efforts, a group in Wichita is among those stepping up to make sure that people have access to the drug used to reverse opioid overdoses.
Old chili, roaches on napkins, dirty kitchens at Wichita KS restaurants, hotel
Roaches inside a box of napkins, dead bugs, old chili, filthy kitchens, unlabeled chemicals, food storage problems 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...
Emporia teen airlifted to Wichita following crash
The Chase County Sheriff's Office says it happened shortly after 3 p.m. Friday on Highway 50 between 225 Road and North Road.
Goddard Starbucks to close after Saturday
Goddard is one of the Starbucks stores slated to close after Saturday.
Sedgwick County will likely consolidate its tag offices. Here’s why
Sedgwick County is looking to consolidate its two tag offices into one as it fights with the state over funding. Operations at the Kellogg office would move to the Douglas tag office at 2525 West Douglas Avenue if the change is approved by the county commission Wednesday. The Kellogg office’s last day of operation...
Wichita rap session gone wrong left one dead. An affidavit offers details
Key Takeaways AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Two men arrested and charged in connection with a March shooting were recording and talking about rap music before a fatal fight broke out, an affidavit shows. But people who were there disagreed on what triggered the argument, who was present for...
Wichita police advise caution after recent pedestrian fatalities
After a string of deadly pedestrian crashes across Wichita, police are warning both drivers and walkers to stay alert. Wichita has already seen several pedestrian related crashes so far this year, some on sidewalks, others on busy streets like highways. With another life lost over the weekend, they say simple...
Suspect in crash that killed Kansas bicyclist faced a judge
SEDGWICK COUNTY — A man accused in a fatal hit-and-run made his first court appearane this week. Blaine L. Hughes, 21, Wichita, is charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. Just after 9 p.m. September 17, police...

















