Wichita KS

Other than heavy rainfall and occasional lightning and thunder, storms during the overnight behaved and stayed below severe thresholds. Rainfall will continue to be heavy at times until we reach mid-morning. Showers and storms will fall apart from there but a lingering shower or two cannot be ruled out through midday.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Another round of storms will affect western and northern Kansas tonight, then the entire state will get some heat relief on Sunday. Storms tonight could be marginally severe with strong wind gusts the primary threat. Northern and western Kansas will have the greatest chance of storm activity.

Derby is exploring ways to reduce crashes on Rock Road, its busiest corridor, which accounts for 35% to 41% of all car accidents in the Wichita suburb each year. A new engineering study identified about $14 million in potential safety improvements along the 3.5-mile stretch. FULL STORY: Can traffic safety be improved o

SEDGWICK COUNTY —The Wichita Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 75 year-old Marcy Goldsmith. Marcy is described as: a White female, 5-foot- 2, 140 pounds, Brown hair , and Brown eyes. She was last known to be traveling in a GMC Savana bearing Kansas “Don’t Tread on Me” license plate ABK

"These cases highlight the dangers of unsafe firearm practices, including leaving firearms unsecured in vehicles and improper handling..."

SEDGWICK COUNTY— A theft suspect was injured this week during an incident in Wichita. According to a statement from Wichita Police, a 32-year-old man stole a rifle from an unlocked vehicle parked at a Dillon's Grocery Store in the 9400 Block of East Harry in Wichita. While attempting to...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A fugitive who fled from Augusta police on Friday was taken into custody in Wichita. Christian Lee King was stopped by Augusta police in the 300 block of west 7th Street around 5 p.m. on Friday. After being told he was under arrest for a felony warrant in Riley County, he ran away into the neighb

VALLEY CENTER, Kan. (KWCH) - The Valley Center City Council held a special meeting on Thursday to discuss options regarding the future of the fire department. The meeting comes after Sedgwick County announced it was ending automatic and mutual aid agreements with the city. Valley Center is currently on a mutual aid agr

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Organizers call it an event that is a work of love. On Friday, Senior Connect took place at the Carl Brewer Community Center. It’s an event hosted by the Voice of the Wichita African American Council of Elders. The event focuses on celebrating those who...

Drivers in western Sedgwick County are experiencing increased traffic and longer backups along U.S. Highway 54 as the area has seen significant growth in recent years.