Bella the cat robot is serving handmade sushi rolls at Ninza Sushi East on the east side, delighting customers such as four-year-old Emily Escalante.
The restaurant is showcasing a tech-driven dining experience that marks a new trend in Wichita.
Animal control officer Erica Petry rescued 20 abandoned kittens from a culvert in Arkansas City while the Cowley County Humane Society cared for them and police seek camera footage from around E.
Street + Spruce Avenue as the investigation continues.
Kansas health officials reported measles cases increased from two last week to five, all linked to out-of-state travel (with no evidence of community spread).
They emphasized vaccination as the best means to protect public health.
Eureka Downs is preparing for a six-day fall horse racing meet starting Oct.
17, marking its first event since 2010. Renovations funded by the state and a new racing bill have readied the venue for mixed breed competitions (thoroughbreds, quarter horses, paint, Appaloosa, and Arabian).
Stephanie, the iconic African elephant at Sedgwick County Zoo, died Thursday after age-related health issues required euthanasia.
She arrived in 1972 + served as the herd's matriarch for generations.
The 47th Prairie Fire Marathon is set for Sunday, Oct.
11 across Wichita with nearly 3,400 runners expected. Road closures are planned across the city to support the event.
Goodwill Industries of Kansas hosted a Day Services Program Open House on Friday, where visitors toured the facility, met staff & participants, and learned about job training opportunities.
The event also featured Goodwill Goodies offering sweet treats in a business-focused setting.
Friday, the Homeless Stand Down event at Hyde Park provided housing assistance, legal aid, food, haircuts and employment services to at-risk citizens by the Homeless Veteran Program of the Robert J Dole VA Medical Center + several local groups including United Way of the Plains supported the effort.
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