Wichita KS

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Gusty winds will prevail across Kansas ahead of a chance for storms that will return on Thursday. Like so many other setups, this one will favor central and eastern Kansas with the west getting none at all. Expect south winds to gust up to 40 mph...

The theme of National Library Week, which is happening now, is "Find Your Joy."

Last year, when Chase Koch confirmed he’d been collecting downtown buildings, he explained that he and his Movement Musick nonprofit planned a significant investment in Wichita, in part to “leverage music to do good.” It was clear that the hub of his plans centered around his Somewhere Works music studio and Somewhere Works Music School at 235 N. Emporia. Still, people wondered: What’s he...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Vorshay’s Cocktail Lounge in downtown Wichita is closing after eight years. In a post on Monday, the business confirmed that they are closing in two weeks. The business cited increased costs and decreased sales as the reasons behind the decision. The business, which opened in...

OMAHA, Nebraska — The Great Plains and Midwest are staring down a significant severe weather return on Thursday, April 23 — and the threat corridor is locked in. Damaging winds, very large hail, and tornadoes are all possible across a zone stretching from Oklahoma City through Wichita, Kansas City, Omaha, and up toward Sioux Falls as a powerful storm system charges into the region.

Another week, another active pattern is setting up across the Plains once again. The severe weather threat returns Thursday and continues through the weekend and into early next week. Thursday’s threat has expanded to include most of Minnesota down to Oklahoma with the best chances in Sioux Falls, Omaha, Des Moines, Kansas City and Wichita. Damaging winds, very large hail and a few tornadoes...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Police Department announced a QuikTrip donation supporting its new drone hive. The new hive is located on the roof of the QuikTrip at Douglas and Washington, which will assist police on calls throughout Old Town and downtown Wichita. Police Chief Joe Sullivan said the...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH)—This week, the Workforce Centers of South Central Kansas are highlighting Traveling Positions. MONDAY: Safety Manager | Central Consolidated, Inc. | Wichita | $80,000 | Qualifications: •High School Diploma or Equivalent •2+ years of experience •OSHA 30 minimum | www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13541843 |Benefits Include: •Medical Insurance, Dental, Paid Time Off, and 401K | Central Consolidated, Inc. has 5 additional job postings on KANSASWORKS.

The Kansas Aviation Museum announced a capital campaign Monday for a brand-new education wing with a goal to open in three phases over the next year.

The Wichita native graduated from South High School and has been a dispatcher for three years. She works eight to twelve hours a day and she's been trained to handle calls for police, fire and EMS.