Wichita KS

Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman is tracking an active stretch that includes several days of rain and storms. Some storms will be strong to severe at times.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Sedgwick County commissioners are set to vote Wednesday on a plan to fund a major renovation and expansion of the county’s Regional Forensic Science Center, a project estimated to cost $20,371,483. County leaders say the facility at 1109 N. Minneapolis St. needs upgrades as demand...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Seniors shopping at Dillons will get a discount on their groceries on Wednesday. As part of Senior Discount Day, adults 55 and older can receive a 10% discount on their groceries. No coupon is necessary. The discount is only available on Wednesday. The discount applies to...

Wichita school district administrators shared three tentative proposals Monday night for a $615 million bond question they hope to put on the Nov. 3 ballot. Each proposal would allocate the $615 million differently but all, if approved in their current preliminary form, would direct bond money to rebuild schools like Truesdell Middle School, Black Traditional Magnet Elementary, McLean Science & Technology Magnet Elementary and Chisholm...

The Wichita Board of Education is seeking applications to fill a seat left vacant after former board member Melody McCray-Miller died in February. The open seat is an at-large position, meaning any registered voter who lives in the school district could serve. Applicants must also pass a background check to...

The Fox & Hound was around for quite a while, then closed and made room for The Old Spaghetti Factory who then closed. Rumors have been swirling since then about what could take over the space at 1421 N. Waterfront. One big restaurant name tossed around was Ruth’s Chris Steak...

NEWKIRK — A Mulvane, Kansas man is scheduled for his 30th appearance in Kay County District Court this week after being charged in 2021 with a felony count of assault and battery upon a detention officer. The charge was reduced from assault and battery on a jail employee. Dana...

Lt. Shannon Ward shares details about what different shifts handle at the Fire Stations, shift changes, maintenance, and routines.

Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Wichita neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture and building supplies to firewood and pet gear. Check out what’s available below!

Yes, Wichita, after more than two decades, those persistent rumors about Ruth’s Chris Steak House coming to Wichita finally are true. According to a $5 million building permit filed with the city, the Florida company is going to remodel the former Spaghetti Factory space at the Waterfront, at 13th and Webb Road. That’s also the one-time Fox & Hound space. The upscale chain will upgrade...