Wichita KS

Volunteers younger than 30 are a stark minority, representing just 22% of the volunteer firefighter population in towns with fewer than 2,500 people.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wichita, Kansas – As Arctic air pours into the Central Plains through late January and into early February, Kansas is facing a stretch of cold that becomes dangerous quickly, not just because of dropping...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Cattle supplies are being strained across the country, including here in Kansas. “There’s no doubt that we have lower inventory, especially in our region coming off the back end of drought and numerous economic factors that have reduced the herd,” says Steve Stratford, the assistant manager at...

El Dorado dentist gifts Wichita veteran $50,000 dollar smile for free after bone loss. A smile can convey a lot of emotions, but for one Wichita army veteran, his smile represents a new start after an El Dorado dentist gifted him new implants for free, replacing his partial dentures.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A two-year-old chimpanzee at Sedgwick County Zoo is recovering after sustaining injuries during an altercation with her troop’s alpha male. The Sedgwick County Zoo said Alizeti was injured when Moshi, the alpha male, physically moved her into the habitat with the rest of the troop after she was...

You haven’t truly experienced the thrill of the hunt until you’ve dug through the treasure troves at Discount Bins in Park City, Kansas – where shopping isn’t just a transaction, it’s a full-contact sport with your wallet as the winner. Let me paint you a...

Wichita, Kansas – A late-evening shooting in southeast Wichita on Thursday unfolded after an armed home invasion, according to police. Investigators say the man who was shot was one of the robbery suspects and is now recovering in the hospital under police custody. Incident Overview. The shooting occurred around...

Wichita City Council looks into claims it waived millions in late fees for delayed water plant. Wichita Mayor Lily Wu is demanding answers, hoping to learn more about a report claiming the city waived millions of dollars in late fees for the delayed water plant.

For Jonathon Goering, each day begins with a familiar rhythm. He wakes up, enjoys a cup of coffee, catches up on the news, and within minutes, heads outside. Roughly ten minutes after starting his morning routine, he is already out the door, beginning his daily run. What makes this routine...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Friday was ‘setup day’ for the weekend’s Cars for Charity Car Show in Wichita. This is the 69th year for the event, making it one of the longest-running indoor car shows in America. 14 years ago, the car show became a charity, raising over $1.7 million.