Fans of Bann Thai — the Wichita Thai restaurant that’s known for its spicy fare — were disheartened last week when reports started circulating that owner Wanwaree Jackson was shutting down her restaurant, which has operated at 3811 W. 13th St. for the past eight years. But those reports aren’t completely true. At least, that’s […]
A former Wichita Falls man has been indicted on nine counts of sexual offenses against children alleged to have happened in Wichita County. Milburn Joe Bates Jr., now of Abilene, was being held Monday in the Wichita County Jail on $1.6 million in bonds, according to online jail records. Former Wichitan Milburn Bates has been […]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Pride events going on this month could be in danger. The FBI issued a warning, saying foreign terrorist organizations could target events for attacks this year in particular. The FBI’s warning has authorities continuing to push safety measures at pride events. Wichita already has security measures in place for parades and […]
The storms moving into the Wichita area late Saturday and early Sunday morning could bring “damaging straight-line winds and heavy rain,” the National Weather Service in Wichita said. Quarter-sized hail and wind gusts between 60-80 mph will be possible. The storm will be moving across the state from the west. A swath of Kansas from […]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Some special passengers arrived at Eisenhower National Airport Thursday. They were two service dogs for Midwest Battle Buddies, who will then give them to local veterans. Wichita Police Department Mounted Unit welcomes new Clydesdale The animals are from Aggie Guide-Dogs and Service-Dogs, a student-run organization at Texas A&M University that provides […]
Wichita Falls has welcomed a new store for one chain outlet and said goodbye to another — at least temporarily. A new Starbucks has opened at 1200 East Central Freeway at Windthorst Road. This makes the seventh location for the coffeehouse chain in the city. Starbucks opened in Seattle in 1971. The latest Wichita Falls […]
Panda Biotech announced it will host a ribbon-cutting at its hemp gin at 8600 North Central Freeway on June 12. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller will be among the speakers, the company said in a press release. Panda announced it had begun production in early April after numerous delays from the original projected start date […]
The annual Wichita Riverfest kicked off on Friday. Enjoy these photos from the weekend, by Eagle staffer Mia Hennen: Volunteers on the Windwagon wave to the crowd of lining downtown Wichita on Friday at the start of the Star Lumber Sundown Parade The parade began on Main and ended on Market. Before the start of […]
If you’re looking for a more affordable place to live than Wichita, you may have very few options, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Wichita was ranked third in the 25 cheapest places to live in the U.S. by the company, ranking right below Huntsville, Alabama, and right before Springfield, […]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — If a picture is worth a thousand words, then Moler’s Camera has a lifetime of stories. It’s been supporting Wichita photography for nearly 80 years. A lot has changed for Bob Moler over the years. He started working for his dad at 13, for 40 cents an hour. He took over […]
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A 62-year-old motorcyclist died following a crash in west Wichita on Wednesday. It happened just before 6:30 p.m. on the northbound ramp of Interstate 235 from westbound Kellogg. Man charged in chase that injured Augusta officer This embedded content is not available in your region. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Jay […]
Wichita Falls Police said a man shot Tuesday in a robbery has died. Police identified him as Jourdyn Jones, 23, of Wichita Falls. His family has been notified. The Wichita Falls Police Department Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating this incident as a murder, making it the third murder in the city in 2024. One man […]