Wichita restaurant warns others about theft after tip jar stolen
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As El Patio cooks prepare to open for the day, they prep the food, the register, and the tip jar. “We have some great customers, we got some great food, and prices are very, very reasonable,” said Teresa Vasquez, the owner of El Patio. Vasquez...
14-year-old boy dies in shooting at Oaklawn mobile home park
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left a 14-year-old boy dead Tuesday morning. Around 3 a.m., deputies responded to an unknown call at the Englewood Mobile Home Park, 3201 East MacArthur Road, in Oaklawn, between Wichita and Derby. Dispatchers quickly updated the call to a shooting, according to the sheriff’s office.
Wichita Mexican restaurant forced to delay big move, changes Cinco de Mayo plans
The owners of La Chinita Mexican Restaurant had hoped to have their Wichita Mexican restaurant at 1051 1 N. Broadway moved to its new address by Cinco de Mayo, also known as May 5. But that’s not going to happen after all, co-owner Abraham Sebastian said this week. The owners faced unexpected delays getting the licenses and permits they needed, so they’ve had...
Helping Hand: Ability Point helps foster independence for those with disabilities
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Wichita organization is helping people foster independence and achieve their dreams. Ability Point believes that every person deserves opportunities to learn, grow, feel safe and belong. As the CEO Kevin Fish explains, they provide these opportunities through a variety of educational, social and recreational programs for people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This Kansas 6th grader is fighting lunch debt at her school
When Congress ended pandemic-era free lunches for public schools in 2022, student meal debt skyrocketed in Kansas. One Wichita-area 6th grader launched her own fundraiser to tackle students’ lunch tabs at her school district. Plus: "Cow goggles" are allowing farmers to see through bovine eyes, and potentially improve animal welfare.
She drove drunk into crash scene, killing Andover man. Jury finds her guilty
A Sedgwick County jury has convicted a Wichita woman in connection with a drunken driving crash that killed a 71-year-old man at 13th Street and Greenwich in 2023. Valerie M. Palace, 44, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 24, 2023, death of Billy Lee Wineinger of Andover, and of aggravated battery for injuries another motorist received, the Sedgwick County...
DNA linked Kansas felon to spree of church burglaries
SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas man will spend more than 11 years in prison for a months-long burglary spree that targeted local churches and businesses. On Friday, Sedgwick County District Judge Kevin M. Smith sentenced 49-year-old Stephen D. Rowell to 136 months in prison, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. The sentence follows a string of 11 separate burglaries committed...
These 2 Wichita suburbs are ranked as the safest cities in Kansas
A city south of Wichita has been named the third-safest city in the state by one online ranking. Security research company Safewise released its 10 safest cities in Kansas ranking, and Mulvane, home of the Kansas Star Casino, was close to the top. With a population of about 7,000, Mulvane gained the third place recognition with a violent crime rate of 0.6 in...
Wichita liquor store, whose home of 30 years will be demolished, finds new space
Back in December, Wichita learned that the building near 21st and Maize that has been home to Jacob Liquor West for nearly 30 years would be demolished to make way for a new 7 Brew drive-through coffee shop. Now, Misha Jacob — a member of the family that owns Jacob Liquor’s two Wichita stores — is filling in details about where – and why — the store...
Bell Textron unveils new Wichita assembly center for Army helicopter
Workers are building the main body of the U.S. Army's new long-range assault aircraft.
