New water treatment plant further delayed due to ongoing mechanical problems
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The City of Wichita announced that work at the city’s new, approximate $500 million water treatment plant is stalled again, this time due to “ongoing issues with the clarifiers.” Clarifiers remove suspended solids from the water that’s being treated. “Wichita Water Partners...
Kansas woman charged with fraud and firearm possession in Hastings
HASTINGS, Neb. — A Kansas woman has been charged with attempting to fraudulently obtain a prescription at a Hastings pharmacy. Zohran Shah, 26, of Wichita, Kansas, is charged in Adams County Court with intentionally violating a narcotic drug law, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and possession of a...
Man killed in crash on Kansas Turnpike on-ramp is ID’d
The Kansas Highway Patrol has identified a man who died in a crash at a Kansas Turnpike interchange in Emporia.
8-year-old severely shocked by a phone charger in bed
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) – An 8-year-old boy was severely shocked by his phone charger while sleeping in his bed. “It was just scary,” said Lorenzo Lopez. “I almost thought I was going to die.”. Lorenzo was sleeping with a phone plugged into a nearby charger. The...
Wichita customers may pay more for storm water utility fees
Gary Jansen from Public Works says the city has done well with their annual funding but without changes, the fund will be in the red by 2033. Potential rate changes will be discussed in early 2026.
Wichita Wagonmasters smoke hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys for families in need
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Wagonmasters hosted their eighth annual Thanksgiving Smoke at Cowtown on Tuesday morning. 21 smokers were at the event, preparing turkeys for families in need around Wichita. The Wichita Wagonmasters partners with the Honore Adversis and Fraternal Order of Police to identify the...
Navigating Vehicle Registration Delays: A Community’s Shared Experiences and Solutions
A local resident recently shared their frustrations on social media about the long wait times for appointments at the tag office. The individual, who recently purchased a third-party vehicle, was informed that the next available appointment to register the vehicle or transfer their existing tag would be on December...
Cold case crash: 39 years later, Wichita police seek help ID’ing pedestrian who died
Investigators released a digitally edited photo of the man and a separate image showing the pattern of the sweater he was wearing.
United Methodist Open Door launches 35th annual Turkey Drive
United Methodist Open Door has launched its 35th annual Turkey Drive in an effort to ensure Wichita families have what they need to prepare a Thanksgiving meal.
Wichita teen who collected Christmas card from every state dies after cancer battle
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A 14-year-old who collected a Christmas card from every state died this weekend after a battle with cancer, his family confirmed. AJ Yell’s No. 1 item on his wish list this year was Christmas cards — one from every state in the country. It...
