Wichita KS

SEDGWICK COUNTY — For the fourth time in eight weeks, McConnell Air Force base is relocating its aircraft due to projected severe weather, according to a media release from the base. That severe weather is forecasted to hit the local area Saturday and Sunday, so McConnell’s active duty and...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Looking for deals this weekend? Shoppers across the Wichita area can find plenty, with multiple neighborhood and citywide garage sales planned. “It was just time to get rid of stuff,” said Lindsey Fry, who was taking part in one sale. Scott and Susan Burns said hosting can be a lot of work. “It takes a lot of work to put all...

Old ham, spoiled lettuce, mice, cockroaches, employees who didn’t wash their hands, food that wasn’t stored at safe temperatures 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 from Sedgwick County. Eleven restaurants and other businesses were non-compliant with state regulations...

Wichita police link recent crash to street racing, warn of dangers. Wichita police say a recent crash near Kellogg was connected to street racing, prompting renewed concerns about dangerous driving across the city.

Lifelong gymnast Carlye Anderson gave up the sport when she became a firefighter almost six years ago, but her new profession prompted her to try a new physical activity, and it’ll be on display this weekend. Anderson is representing Wichita firefighters at the QuikTrip Smoke & Guns fight night , which is similar to Wichita’s Cuffs vs. Axes charity event, where firefighters and police officers square...

A Wichita man was sentenced on Friday for a months-long burglary spree targeting local churches and businesses.

Due to high winds, the fire spread to multiple buildings.

The Kansas Highway Patrol a 53-year-old Wichita man was hit and killed at the Kansas Highway 96 and Interstate 235 interchange Friday.

SOUTHERN PLAINS — Severe storms capable of producing very large hail and damaging winds are expected Saturday afternoon April 25, 2026 across the Southern Plains, with the SPC Day 2 Outlook placing a Level 3 Enhanced Risk centered across the Tulsa and Oklahoma City corridor. The highest risk zone...

Stoner’s Pizza Joint announced plans to open four new locations, marking its entry into Kansas and Tennessee and expanding its national footprint to more than 60 locations. The newly opened or soon-to-open locations are in Wichita, Kan., and Chattanooga, Tenn., plus Hinesville and Roswell, Ga. “Expanding into Kansas and...