Wichita KS

Trichloroethylene found in soil is a cancer risk to humans, experts say.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - One person is in critical condition after a crash on southbound I-35 near mile marker 42 around 10:06 p.m. The Kansas Turnpike Authority and Kansas Highway Patrol are handling the incident. This is a developing story.

The neon light towers at Central, McLean and Meridian have gone mostly dark. The 32-foot towers have shined variations of red, blue, white, or a combination of the three colors since at least 2001. But most of the towers now no longer work. And Wichita residents have pointed out that out on social media. “This is a high traffic area that all of...

WICHITA, Kan. (WIBW) - A driver fled the scene of a two-vehicle crash late Wednesday on a Wichita interstate highway, officials said. The hit-and-run collision was reported around 10:50 p.m. Wednesday on southbound Interstate 135 just south of Lincoln Street. The location was just southeast of downtown Wichita. According to...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A former Derby elementary school principal faces forgery and fraud charges after an investigation into missing funds from a school hospitality account. Ashley Hartley oversaw the USD 260 Hospitality Fund for the school district while serving as principal at El Paso Elementary School at 900 E. Crestway Street.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Rumors are swirling about the future of Crown Uptown Theatre. A Facebook post from the College Hill Neighborhood Association this week says the group is aware of the potential closing of Crown Uptown and is trying to confirm it. As of Wednesday, Crown Uptown’s marquee is...

The CEO of Chipotle is once again encouraging you to "ask for a little more" if you feel like you're being skimped on your bowl.

Mother’s Day is the biggest brunch day of the year for most Wichita restaurants, so the list of places offering special brunch buffets and deals for moms is always long. The big day is Sunday, and several owners say their reservation books are nearly full. Here’s a guide to many of the restaurants offering buffets, free meals and more. If you know of one...

Record lows possible in central and western Kansas early Thursday as some areas drop into the 20s. Storm chances increase Saturday evening, but severe threat is very low. Warmer than average into next week with mainly dry conditions. Wichita Area Forecast:. Tonight: Becoming mostly clear. Wind: N/SW 5-10. Low: 39.

The commission voted unanimously to establish a health and wellness center for first responders in Wichita.