Inmate dies at Sedgwick County Jail
An investigation is underway at the Sedgwick County Jail following the death of an inmate.
New animal shelter opening its doors in Wichita
The Kansas-based Always & Furever Animal Sanctuary services both Kansas and Missouri and will be opening a new location at 4090 North Hoover Court.
Governor Kelly announces $25 million for Kansas road improvement projects
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Governor Laura Kelly announced $25 million for 30 projects to improve intersections and roads across the state. The projects were selected for funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s City Connecting Link Improvement Program. CCLIP provides funds for cities to make improvements...
Sentencing Day: Woman dragged Kan. deputy during traffic stop
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas woman involved in an altercation with a Kansas sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop will learn her sentence Tuesday. Judge Christopher Magana is scheduled to sentence Nevaeh Thompson, 22, Wichita, for aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, according to the Sedgwick County...
First Look at Chicken Chicken’s second location
A new 24-hour drive thru restaurant called Chicken Chicken recently opened at 922 E. 13th St. N. Some people may be familiar with their first location which opened four years ago and is still open at 2419 E. 13th St. ===========. 922 E 13th St. N, Wichita, KS 67214. 316-295-3332.
Kansas inspector wants more scrutiny of foster care group homes amid complaints
The license for Carla's Youth Residential Center in Wichita was suspended in 2018 after suspected cases of sexual and physical abuse of foster kids. There were other concerns about poor supervision, "prohibited punishments" and unqualified staff. State and federal officials concluded that children at the home were...
Wichita teen survives near-fatal incident from dangerous social media challenge attempt
A Wichita teenager nearly lost his life after taking part in a dangerous trend on social media, the "Benadryl Challenge". It encourages teenagers to take large amounts of the allergy medication to hallucinate. Daniel Stevenson says Saturday night started like any other. He put his kids to bed after he...
Homeowner reacts to Cheney Reservoir reaching normal levels after 3 years
Homeowner reacts to Cheney Reservoir reaching normal levels after 3 years. Friday's rains filled the lake's conservation pool to 100%. The U.S Army Corps of Engineers says Cheney rose 3.6 in. between Friday and Sunday, finally putting it at normal levels for the first time since 2022.
Wichita is home to one of the best regional hospitals in Kansas, US News...
U.S. News & World Report released its 2025 ranking of the best regional hospitals, and one Wichita hospital ranked among the top four in Kansas. The publication looked at the performance of more than 4,000 hospitals based on factors like risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and level of nursing...
Wins for Kansas: Heartspring
A new era is starting for Heartspring, from its campus in northeast Wichita to a renewed purpose downtown, in the upcoming Wichita Biomedical Campus. Yet it will also not take away from the legacy, firmly entrenched for Heartspring, just off 29th Street, in the mission to guide neuro-diverse children.