Wichita KS

Despite a dry December, Wichita and many other areas in south-central Kansas finished off the year with higher-than-normal amounts of rain, according to National Weather Service data. That is good news for an area that has been experiencing a drought over the last few years that led to mandatory water restrictions in...

Temperatures ranged across the state today. Those locked under the cloud cover sat in the 30s and 40s, while those who saw more sun were able to climb into the 50s and 60s this afternoon. Cloud cover is still blanketing most of the Sunflower State this evening. We have a...

Reading should be accessible and affordable for all. That’s where ICT Books comes into play. The used bookstore recently relocated to 2243 S Meridian Ave which is near the intersection of Pawnee and Meridian. They are Wichita’s only used book and media warehouse where all books, CDs and DVDs...

Looking for a place to dine out, grocery shop or stay in the Wichita area? You might consider visiting businesses that passed recent health inspections . Places that serve and sell food or offer lodging to the public are regularly inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture to make sure they’re clean and safe....

Vanessa Watson is excited but worried for the safety of her family in Venezuela.

Sad news to report as the combined A&W Restaurant and Long John Silvers at 2616 N. Maize Road in front of Lowe’s has permanently closed. The fast-food restaurant that served root beer, burgers, coney dogs along with America’s most popular fast food seafood chain arrived over 11 years ago.

In 2025, the U.S. housing market largely continued the sluggish trends that have defined the post-pandemic years: high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and persistent economic uncertainty. Historically few homes sold through November 2025, and as sellers struggled to find buyers, many chose not to list at all. That...

This weekend really will be the last to enjoy the remaining holiday activities still happening around town, including Illuminations at Botanica and Somewhere in Winter. Below are details on both events’ final days, plus ideas about other places to have fun in Wichita this weekend: Last chance for Illuminations...

Wichita drivers who use the ramp from northbound I-135 to westbound Kellogg should expect a detour beginning this week as construction continues on the interchange. The ramp will close starting Monday, Jan. 5 as part of a Kansas Department of Transportation project to replace and rehabilitate bridges at the...

Even bars and restaurants on WSU’s campus are offering alternatives for people who want to take part in dry January, but don’t want to feel left out.