Tickets are on sale for the 8th annual ICT Picklefest
In addition to the pickle dishes that will be served by a fleet of food trucks, there will be specialty-flavored pick spears, pickle drinks, pickle merchandise and a pickle-eating contest.
Muralist pays tribute to notable Wichitans, other historical figures across city
On a sunny mid-May afternoon, muralist Emmanuel Campos-Perez — who prefers to go by his artistic signature of Deber614 — was putting the final touches on a mural on a brick building at 25th North and Arkansas, where two brothers had once run a well-frequented corner store. The mural of J.W. and B.E. “Beetle” Baum is th
Wichita student accepted to Army, Navy and Air Force academies
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Wichita student who graduated at the top of his class at Campus High School is preparing to head to the U.S. Air Force Academy after earning acceptance to three U.S. service academies, his family said. Jackson Jones, the valedictorian of his graduating class, said he...
Kansas felon going back to prison for violent knife attack
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas woman is going to prison for a knife attack that critically injured another woman. Judge Eric Williams sented 28-year-old Amanda Dutcher of Wichita to 29-months in the Kansas Department of Corrections and 12 months of post release supervision, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney
Olathe Ford RV Center Announces RV Service Capacity Update
Camper Dealers Wichita, KS Market Sees Expanded RV Availability. GARDNER, KS, May 28, 2026 —Olathe Ford RV Center announced expanded RV inventory availability and service capacity. The update reflects continued demand from RV buyers across Kansas and nearby states seeking access to motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wh
Weather forces delays, rescheduling at Wichita Riverfest
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Update 6:30 p.m.: Wichita Riverfest shared that activities will resume at 7 p.m. Incoming rain forced Wichita Riverfest to postpone or delay multiple events on Saturday. Saturday is the first full day of Riverfest, featuring the all-day Fiesta Del Rio event, which includes concerts in the...
‘Like a fight for survival’: Midtown Wichita apartment residents go days without running water
'Like a fight for survival': Midtown Wichita apartment residents go days without running water. Residents of a midtown apartment complex say they're having the worst experience at their building yet, describing the multiple days they've now gone without running water and no clear answers why it's happening as a fight f
Severe storms bring large hail, damaging winds to Central Kansas
A line of severe thunderstorms produced large hail and damaging winds across central Kansas late Saturday, with reports of hail up to half-dollar size and wind gusts approaching 70 mph in parts of Reno, Harvey and Kingman counties. According to National Weather Service storm reports, Kingman County was among the...
Riverfest, KSHSAA tournaments bring big bucks to Wichita
The Riverfest — Kansas' biggest outdoor party is here through June 6. But it's not the only event drawing thousands of people to the Air Capital.
Newton’s First Street to close for railroad crossing project
East First Street is closed at the KO Railroad crossing, marking the start of long-anticipated improvements at one of Newton’s busiest intersections. Drivers should expect traffic changes and detours throughout the project. This effort is a collaboration between the City of Newton and KO. The City will oversee roadway-
