2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (468+ words) While many are pretty good about keeping their cars maintained, a Kansas contractor says a lot of people don't realize they should be doing the same thing with their air conditioner. But as the summer heat creeps up, and as…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (364+ words) If you come across a child or pet locked in a hot car, you may wonder if you can legally break in to rescue them. The answer to that question depends on where you are. About two dozen U. S. states have…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (194+ words) The Great Plains Nature Center is closing its indoor exhibits for approximately two years for renovations, and a final day event is planned for June 18. The renovations are to make foundation repairs and "to reimagine exhibits and learning spaces inside…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (173+ words) On Wednesday, Wichita is primed to have its first day of triple-digit temperatures this year, according to the National Weather Service. Scott Smith, a meteorologist with the service's Wichita office, said he expects Wichita to reach a high of 101 degrees…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (838+ words) The data points to a practical conclusion: The right festival depends on fit. A megafestival can offer broad exposure across scenes, a genre-focused event can provide a clearer match for specific tastes, and a medium-sized festival can be more relevant…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (341+ words) Many American cities have long been known for crime, but recent data often show that these reputations are outdated. Homicide rates did increase across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, but in 2025, rates receded 21% compared to 2024-one of the largest…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (294+ words) Sedgwick County voters will see several changes during this upcoming midterm election. Along with a new election office in northeast Wichita, several new polling locations have been added for early voting, satellite voting and Election Day. During the early voting…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (133+ words) Wichita Eagle Investigators are asking the public for tips after a 59-year-old Wichita man was found shot downtown. The man, who has not been identified, died at a hospital after being found inside his car around 11: 44 Sunday morning, Wichita police…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago  (667+ words) Living and dead cockroaches, rodent poop, employees who didn't wash their hands, missing advisories and records, dirty kitchens, food that wasn't stored at safe temperatures and more are among violations state inspectors discovered during recent food safety and lodging inspections…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (306+ words) Kansas State's basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season is coming into focus. The Big 12 announced its scheduling matrix on Thursday, which revealed the three conference opponents that the Wildcats will play home and away next year. K-State will play Arizona State,…...