Beloved Wichita eateries that stir fond memories
Stories by Wichita Eagle journalists, with AI summarization. This curated collection of stories highlights Wichita restaurants that locals still remember fondly. Readers will recall Dobbs House, where families watched planes while dining, and the rivalry between Zipps Drive Thru and Zipburger, famous for budget...
Silver alert issued for missing 69-year-old Wichita man with dementia
A silver alert has been issued for a missing Wichita man with dementia who was last seen one week ago at an acute-care center in the city.
Woman shot near south El Dorado
The El Dorado Police Department reported to the scene of a gunshot wound around noon on Thursday. The agency confirmed one person was found in critical condition. At 12:02pm on August 7, the El Dorado Police Department was dispatched to the report of a gunshot wound near the 1400 block of Lowe Ave. Upon arrival,...
El Dorado graduate featured in NextGen Under 30 class
McLaren Armstrong honored state-wide as leader in Public Relations industry. In her role as the Business Development and Marketing agent for Gravity Works Architecture, McLaren Armstrong has been honored as a NextGen Under 30 Kansas 2024 winner. She was recognized as a young professional in the Media and Public...
Athletic wear store at Bradley Fair closes temporarily after car crashes into it
A high-end athletic wear store in Bradley Fair is temporarily closed after a driver hit the store Friday morning. Around 9:48 a.m., a 69-year-old Wichita woman crashed into Lululemon, police said. She was not injured. Police said Friday afternoon that they were still investigating what caused the crash. Signs on the...
Homicide suspect appears in Sedgwick County court
The man accused in the shooting death of 49-year-old Ruben Parga-Quintanar made his first appearance in Sedgwick County District Court on Friday.
2 critically hurt in shooting at Towne East
Lunden Esterline’s big dreams are only just beginning with Junior PGA Championship. Lunden Esterline’s big dreams are only just beginning with Junior PGA Championship.
Gun shop owner speaks about the importance of gun safety following Towne East shooting
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Friday’s shooting at the Towne East Mall in Wichita briefly locked down the mall and critically injured two people. Thanks in part to an off duty officer from Great Bend, the situation was stopped before anyone else could get hurt. Wichita Police said the 17-year-old...
Male dies after being found injured in SUV at south Wichita apartment
A male died after being found unresponsive in an SUV at a south Wichita apartment complex on Friday morning, officials said. He had injuries to his body. “At this time, we cannot confirm whether the individual transported to the hospital sustained a gunshot wound,” police spokesperson Andrew Ford said. “Our...
Family advocates for internet safety after sextortion crime took their teenage son
El Dorado teen dies by suicide following threatening messages. On June 10, 2025, the lives of the Moore family would be changed forever after a sextortion crime encroached on their family, taking their oldest son’s life. The blended family of 11 now says they want to make sure parents know how to talk with their kids...
