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Sneak Peek inside Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

The grand opening is almost here for west Wichita’s Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. The restaurants second location is set to open at 2824 N. Maize Road on Tuesday, November 10. We were invited to get a sneak peek of the steak restaurant who first arrived in Wichita in 2013 at 10096 E. 13th Street at the Waterfront.

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Man pleads guilty to murder in 2021 deadly shooting, in SE Wichita, case headed for sentencing

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - More than five years since one man was killed and another injured in a southeast Wichita shooting, a resolution to the case is in sight. Court records show that 23-year-old Teviuan (also recorded as Teviaun) Sebastian, the man charged in connection with the September 2021 death of 66-year-old Greg Cummings and the injury to a 37-year-old man at the scene of the shooting near Lincoln and Oliver, pleaded guilty last week to second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and aggravated battery.

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He grew up idolizing Wichita soccer legends. Now Jerry Treat is one

Jerry Treat had never even heard of soccer when he walked across the street to meet his new neighbor. It was October 1975. Treat was 7 years old, his family had just moved into a new neighborhood in Wichita, and he was looking to make a friend. The boy had a question: Did Jerry want to play soccer? Soccer? What was that? Treat had no idea, but he followed his new friend into the backyard to find out. More than five decades later, the little boy who didn’t even know soccer existed has retired as one of the most accomplished coaches in Kansas history. And he couldn’t have scripted a more fitting farewell. On Saturday, Treat coached the final game of his career, guiding Rose Hill to a 5-0 victory over Berean Academy in the Class 4-1A boys soccer state championship game in Topeka. It was his fourth state championship at Rose Hill, his fifth overall and the culmination of a coaching career that began in 1992 and included 359 victories. To appreciate what Treat built, consider the history of Kansas small-school soccer. Since Class 4-1A was established in 2000, private schools have won 21 of the 27 boys soccer

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Exit poll shows why Wichita supported school bonds, exposes trust gap | Opinion

What a difference a year and a half makes. Of all the things that happened in the Nov. 3 election, one of the most surprising, important and far-reaching results was the successful campaign for school bonds in Wichita’s USD 259. It probably hasn’t gotten the attention it deserved. Most of the public attention on election night and since has focused on the blue wave that swept across the state, unseating incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall in favor of United Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton. Pending the final count, Democrats also appear to have won the race for governor (Democrat Cindy Holscher vs. Republican Ty Masterson) and attorney general (Democrat Chris Mann vs. incumbent Republican Kris Kobach). Even against that backdrop, and with numerous Democratic upsets in Legislature races up and down the state, the school bond vote was remarkable. In February of last year, voters rejected a plan to borrow and spend $450 million for new construction of a Trades Future Ready Center and renovation of aging buildings across the district. On Nov. 3, the voters approved two ballot questions adding up to $615 million — $165 million more than the district’s original ask. And we now have some insights into why

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Former Wichita State coaches bring old Shocker playbook back to Koch Arena

Nick Jones figures longtime Wichita State basketball fans might recognize a few of the plays his Friends University team runs Wednesday night at Koch Arena. They should. He borrowed about half of them from Gregg Marshall’s playbook. “The old Shocker system is definitely alive and well here at Friends,” Jones said with a laugh. After spending eight years learning the coaching profession at Wichita State, Jones will return to the Roundhouse on Wednesday for the first time as a head coach, leading the Falcons against the program that helped shape his basketball philosophy in a 6:30 p.m. game streaming on ESPN+. And he won’t be the only familiar face on the opposing bench. Kellen Marshall, the son of WSU’s all-time winningest coach and one of Jones’ closest friends, will also return to the arena where he grew up around Shocker basketball. “It’s definitely going to be weird being in the opposing team’s locker room and walking out of that tunnel,” Jones said. “I have so many great memories there, I’m just excited to be back. There’s nothing like the support of Shocker fans and the Wichita community.” The basketball education that shaped Nick Jones A Goddard graduate, Jones began his

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Kansas Cold Front Wednesday: Temperatures Drop Into the 30s

Central and southern Kansas will see temperatures tumble after a Wednesday cold front.

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Clydesdales saddle up to make entrance at Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Six heavyweight horses will be riding into the Kansas Star Event Center to delight fans at the Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo. The rodeo announced on Monday that a few Clydesdales were invited to pull a wagon into the rodeo arena. Each horse weighs between 1,800 and 2,000 pounds and can eat more than 60 pounds of food every day.

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Jewish Deli Day will include brisket, challah, face time with Wichita's new rabbi

Once a year, Wichita gets the opportunity to feast on Jewish deli fare like matzah ball soup, challah bread and corned beef sandwiches. The 2026 opportunity happens this weekend at the Wichita Jewish Community Center , 1850 N. Woodlawn. Deli Day , an event by Congregation Emanu-El that’s now in its 60th year, offers plenty of culinary reasons to visit, including full Jewish meals and a la carte baked goods for sale. But, said co-chair Keith Pickus, the event also will give locals the chance to meet the congregation’s new rabbi and to get a rare peek inside the center. “It’s our way of welcoming the community into our building,” he said. “We’re so security conscious, and we have to be. This is a fundraiser for us, no doubt about it. But what’s equally important is that folks from Wichita come in and see us.” This year’s dinner happens from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15. People who buy $25 tickets at the door will each get a full meal that includes a choice between beef brisket with challah bread or a corned beef sandwich on rye. Meals also include a potato side dish, a cup of

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Newton community voices concerns about AI fighter jet operation coming to airport

The Newton City Commission, city staff and people living in the area discussed the project on Tuesday.

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Kansas Thanksgiving Weather: Wichita Storm Risk Nov. 18–24

Wichita, KS – Thanksgiving travelers across Kansas could face a significant shift toward wetter weather as precipitation probabilities climb heading into November 18–24, raising concerns about developing storms, heavy rain, snow, freezing rain and potentially icy highways during the busy holiday travel period.

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Sedgwick County wants of potentially fraudulent events

Sedgwick County is warning community members and vendors about three potentially fraudulent events being advertised online through Eventbrite as taking place at Sedgwick County Park in November 2026. According to a news release, these events have not completed the County’s application process and have not been approved to take place at the park.

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Wichita’s SB Mowing named to GoFundMe’s first ‘The Kind 50’ list

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Spencer B. of Wichita-based SB Mowing has been named to GoFundMe’s inaugural “The Kind 50,” a list recognizing 50 people and organizations whose kindness helped others over the past year. You may know the SB Mowing from its popular videos on multiple social...

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Police probe drive-by after bullets pierce Park City homes, child’s room hit

Gun fire struck two homes in Park City early Sunday morning, including one where a bullet went through the wall of a child's bedroom. Police are now investigating the incident as a drive-by shooting. Emily Harmon says she found a bullet hole in the wall of her two year old...

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What would Olive Garvey think if the Riordan Clinic leaves its famous domes?

Not many legacies start with an octogenarian woman who, while sitting under an old-fashioned hair dryer, gets a spark of inspiration that develops into an organization still going strong more than half a century later. That’s what happened with Olive White Garvey and her idea for Wichita’s Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning, which today is known as the Riordan Clinic. Now that the clinic is considering leaving the 92 acres Garvey’s family foundation gave the nonprofit, which is known for its prominent eight geodesic domes and pyramid along K-96, vice president of operations Steve Howard said the late Garvey still is directing the clinic’s future. “It’s important to stay grounded in her vision for the place.” The clinic’s management and board is considering a possible move downtown to not only be part of a growing medical and academic corridor but also to have an updated, more modern facility that more people might associate with medical care. “The Riordan Clinic as a facility has always had trouble communicating what takes place in those domes,” Howard said. Garvey’s vision created what has become an internationally-known — sometimes better outside of Kansas than in — research facility and center devoted to

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes to cut 5% of workforce

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) notified employees Monday that it plans to reduce its workforce by 5%. That’s over 2,500 jobs lost across the country. In the notice to employees, Boeing said it has made significant investments in talent, training and infrastructure over the past two...

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11 Bishop Carroll athletes sign National Letter of Intent

Beginning the 2026-2027 academic calendar, we are quickly approaching National Signing Day in the month of November.

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Veterans Day events and deals to honor those who have served

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11. Events are planned throughout the community to honor those who have served. Some businesses will be closed for the holiday, while others will remain open and offer deals to show their support. Events to honor our Veterans:. Dodge City will...

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Volunteers show out in Wichita to build beds for kids in need

Organizers said nearly 40 people signed up for this event, but well over 60 showed up to help build.

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Volunteers begin building accessible playground in Kechi

KECHI, Kan. (KWCH) — Dozens of volunteers began work Tuesday on a new accessible playground in Kechi, bringing months of planning, fundraising and collaboration closer to completion. The playground will feature imaginative play structures and spaces for children of different ages. Volunteers hope to finish the project Sunday. Community...

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Second east Wichita church says it was vandalized over the weekend

Second east Wichita church says it was vandalized over the weekend. The damage left windows shattered at both buildings and a church community devastated.