Prison: Kansas man took money, didn’t complete remodeling projects
WICHITA, Kan. — A Kansas man has been ordered to spend more than 7 years in prison for a series of financial crimes investigated by the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office. Last month, Sedgwick County District Judge Chrystal Krier sentenced Chad E. Smith, 55, to 85 months in...
A Kansas girl ran off to join the circus and changed the tattoo world
One of the country's first known female tattoo artists was born on a Kansas farm. Maud Stevens Wagner ran off to join the circus and later became a tattoo legend.
LIVE: Wichita addresses boil water advisory impacting city’s water customers
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - UPDATE: The City of Wichita issued a boil water advisory for its water customers following a reported loss of power at its main water treatment plant and Hess pump station. The city’s current (in-use) water treatment plant is more than 80 years old. The city has...
Teen arrested in Texas a year after Wichita shooting
Police confirmed Tuesday that a teenage suspect was arrested in Texas in connection with a Wichita shooting that left two teens seriously injured.
Fish kill discovered in Sedgwick County
A fish kill has led to daily cleanup efforts at one Sedgwick County lake.
‘Time to finish it’: Families of Flight 5342 victims urge action on aviation safety
The families of the victims of Flight 5342 spoke at a press conference Tuesday in Washington, D.C., urging lawmakers to enact aviation safety reforms.
Child struck by vehicle in Derby crosswalk
DERBY, Kan. (KWCH) - The Derby Fire Department said a child was a hit by a vehicle Tuesday morning while using a crosswalk inside a school zone near Derby Hills Elementary. “Thankfully, the child’s injuries do not appear to be severe or life-threatening,” the fire department said. “Today’s incident is a reminder of jus
Crafting-with-a-purpose concept is so successful, a second store has opened
When Jonna Ivin-Patton opened her ReCreate store at the end of last summer , she said she wanted to be careful not to open in too big of a space while she tested her crafting-with-a-purpose concept. Her plan was to reduce waste and inspire creativity by accepting new and gently used craft supplies to sell at discounted
First Look at Buckets Ca Phe Vietnamese coffee shop
The coffee scene continues to grow in Wichita but this one specializes in something many others don’t… Vietnamese coffee. Buckets Ca Phe, who has been all over town serving at pop-ups, has opened their brick & mortar space at 4100 E. Harry St. The new coffee shop decided...
Starbucks-anchored strip center near hospital is getting a new restaurant tenant
Here’s some “juicy” news. Jersey Mike’s Subs , the popular sub chain whose sandwiches are topped with an oil-and-vinegar dressing nicknamed “the juice,” is about to add another restaurant in Wichita. This one will be owned by original Wichita Jersey Mike’s franchisee Chris Stong, whose father, Neal, famously owned the
