ICYMI: Wichita mom says teacher used racial slur during class. Here’s what we know
A Southeast High School parent is calling for accountability after she says one of her daughter’s teachers used a racial slug while addressing students last month. The mother says the district’s response has compounded her concerns about how racially charged incidents are handled. FULL STORY: Mom seeks accountability a
Questions rise for selling gun suppressors, short-barreled rifles and shotguns
A federal judge declared certain elements of the National Firearms Act unconstitutional – including registration requirements on suppressors, short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns.
What could go on Wichita schools land traded for city parks? What we know...
City leaders are having early conversations about what they would do with two Wichita USD 259 elementary school properties if they swap two parks with the school district. City Council members Joseph Shepard and Maggie Ballard said there are lots of questions to still be answered, but the city has had preliminary talks
Heritage Classic heads to Sunday’s final round
Emma Bunch leads the Heritage Classic at 15-under par heading into the final round at Rolling Hills Country Club.
Man in serious condition after being hit by vehicle in southeast Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - One person is in serious condition after an accident in southeast Wichita. Dispatch confirmed that at 6:14 p.m. on Sunday evening, an accident took place at the intersection of Oliver and Mount Vernon. Officers were responding to another call when they saw a man laying in...
Summer heat makes a comeback
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Jake Dunne says last night’s storms are winding down, and the day ahead will be dry and hotter. Wake-up temperatures in the 60s and 70s will eventually climb into the lower and middle 90s this afternoon, or five to ten degrees above average. After...
ICYMI: Wichita OKs Redbud Trail work, footbridge over Rock Road. What will it cost?
The Wichita City Council approved an $18.2 million budget for a proposed pedestrian overpass along the Redbud Trail at Rock Road, in addition to more than 3 miles of the trail itself and pedestrian crossings at Woodlawn, Webb and Greenwich. Supporters framed the project as an investment in the community’s future, while
Haysville man with ankle monitor was found with half a pound of meth; he’s...
A Haysville man who was found with half a pound of methamphetamine while wearing an ankle monitor from a previous conviction was sentenced last week to serve 14 years in prison for a drug trafficking charge. 38-year-old Dakota Dale McDaniel of Haysville was arrested and charged with two weapons crimes and one count of
Questions arise following All Star Sports temporary closing
Questions have arisen after some schools have had to cancel or postpone their fundraisers and spirits nights at All Star Sports. The amusement park at 8333 W. 21st St. marked their Google listing as temporarily closed leaving people wondering what has happened and if its for permanent. The good news...
Wichita veterinarians tracking virus behind area cat deaths
Feline panleukopenia virus, or feline distemper/feline parvo, can be deadly in as little as 24 hours. Seek veterinary care immediately.
