Wichita KS

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Work continues under I-135 in north Wichita after a train derailed on Saturday, colliding with two support pillars that hold the highway up over the railyard. Approximately ten railcars derailed around 12 a.m. on Saturday, according to Union Pacific Railroad. Trains have continued to pass...

Crews responded to a fire at central Kansas car dealership overnight.

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Wichita Fire Department is on the scene of a grass fire in north Wichita. Crews were called shortly before 4:30 p.m. to a wooded area near Interstate 135 and South Hydraulic Avenue. Crews have had difficulty getting to the fire, which is in a...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita firefighters spent the early morning hours battling a large fire at the old Joyland amusement park in south Wichita. The fire was reported just before 1 a.m. in the 2800 block of South Hillside. When crews arrived, they found what remained of Joyland’s roller coaster burning, along with...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Veterans at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center have been using an interactive gaming system for about a month to help them stay mentally and socially engaged. Staff at the VA say the magic gaming table was a gift from the American Legion Auxiliary group.

Wichita City Council workshop brings updates, budget forecast. Assistant City Manager Troy Anderson says that loss stems from about $540,000 in one-time expenses outweighing the revenue -- removing old meters, running electrical, pouring new concrete, cameras, etc.

Wichita’s engineering scene is buzzing right now — from aerospace to infrastructure, there’s a mix of hands-on and design roles open across Sedgwick County. Here are some of the best picks this week:

A major road project will begin April 6, 2026, to rebuild about 1.5 miles of SW Butler Road from Rosewood Street to SW 155th Street near Rose Hill. The first phase will close the stretch from Rosewood Street north to SW 160th Street for up to 85 days. North of SW 160th, one northbound lane will stay open while crews...

Sedgwick County Fire District 1 will carry out prescribed burns on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Northeast Sedgwick County Park, weather permitting. The park will be closed during the burns, and residents are asked to avoid the area.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Animal Shelter has an urgent message: the shelter is at capacity for adult dogs. There are more than 100 adult dogs at the shelter that were lost or found. WAS is hoping the owners of these dogs will come forward, or that they will otherwise be adopted.