Week of February 9: Job of the Day
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH)—This week, the Workforce Centers of South Central Kansas are highlighting Small & Medium Sized Employers Positions. MONDAY: Welder | EnviroTech Fabrication & Finishes | Wichita | $21-$30 | Qualifications: •4+ years of MIG and TIG welding experience •Able to read blue prints |...
Removal of vacant Maslow’s pantry to minimize traffic and prioritize safety
“Just focus on getting to your destination, if it’s putting your phone away, if it’s keeping your focus on the road, I think that’s the biggest thing, is getting rid of distractions in the vehicle,” Maize High Student Resource Officer Brayden Kriss talks about the importance of being focused while driving. “I think...
Derby’s Cooper Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Cooper Williams, a senior outfielder and catcher for the Derby Panthers, has some very simple and very attainable goals in mind for his final year with the Panthers, “I want to be someone who models positivity. Mostly, I am just excited to go out and play the game I love one more time, and I am also excited about...
Modular homes pairing brings affordable housing to Wichita
“Our landlord, he’s able to work with us, that way my kids can have a place of their own,” Juan Horn said. “It means a lot to have a home of our own … to be able to say that we have a home and this is ours.”
Newton & Harvey County seek transportation safety feedback
The City of Newton and Harvey County have partnered to develop a Transportation Safety Action Plan designed to create a safer, more connected community for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The Safety Action Plan will evaluate crash patterns, identify high-risk corridors, and recommend safety improvements across...
City of Wichita water bill payments impacted by outage
The City of Wichita said BridgePay, a third-party credit card processing vendor, is reporting a nationwide service disruption.
Garden Plain shooting linked to drugs and fake money, detectives say
On Saturday, the sheriff's office arrested a 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy in connection with the shooting.
House fire prompts heavy emergency response near Harry and Edgemoor
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita fire crews encountered smoke and flames in response to a house fire in southeast Wichita. The emergency call came out about 5:30 a.m. in the 1700 block of South Green Acres drive, a little south and west of Harry and Edgemoor. There were no reports...
Wichita Police Department warns about fake cash being used for in-person payments
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Police Department is reminding people to be careful when accepting cash payments. The department is seeing reports of sellers receiving fake bills as payment. The fake bills are marked “Motion Picture Use Only.”. WPD says you should check all currency immediately, to ensure...
Preliminary hearing to be held for Sedgwick County detective charged with mishandling cases
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A preliminary hearing was scheduled to be held on Monday for Shawn McMahon, a Sedgwick County detective charged with false writing and interference with law enforcement. The hearing was continued by the defense. No date has been set for when it will take place. The Wichita...
