Wichita KS

Hundreds of acres in west Sedgwick County are being bought by out-of-state tech companies, and nearby residents fear the property could become home to hyperscale data centers. Much of the land that’s been sold is farmland that produces wheat, soybeans and corn. The possibility the land could be converted to data...

First responders from across Butler County gathered for the annual Butler County EMS Lifesave Banquet to honor those who played a key role in saving lives during 2025. The event recognized personnel from EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, and 911 Dispatch for their exceptional service.

The Wichita area grew faster than Kansas as a whole over the past five years or so and is seeing its population of young people and racial minorities grow. That is according to the U.S. Census Bureau, which released the results of the 2024 American Community Survey in January. The survey captures data from 2020 to...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - After reaching a record high of 80 on Friday, we will have one more day of warm weather, then it will turn much colder Sunday with a chance of rain, thunderstorms, and a wintry mix for parts of northern Kansas. This morning expect low temperatures in...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - It is another quiet and cool morning across Kansas with wake-up temperatures in the 30s and lower 40s. However, later today underneath sunny skies temperatures will soar into the upper 70s or 20 to 25 degrees above average. After a relatively mild night with temperatures holding...

Hutchinson residents and contractors are being warned about an email impersonating a city official that requests a payment

A Wichita man who worked at the Kansas Star Casino is now facing several criminal charges after state investigators accused him of running an illegal proxy betting operation inside the Sumner County facility. Attorney General Kris W. Kobach announced Tuesday (February 24) that Quoc “Kevin” Phu Lam, 47, had been...

Bath & Body Works has opened in a new exterior location at Uptown Hutch Mall, marking another step in the transition away from the mall’s interior storefronts. The national fragrance and personal care retailer relocated from its previous space inside the mall to a new storefront along the mall’s exterior. The move...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - McConnell Air Force Base announced dates for the 2026 Frontiers in Flight Air Show which will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team. The show is set to take place October 24-25, 2026. McConnell said additional performers and event details will be announced in the...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita Public Schools buses have had cameras for years, but this school year the bus company First Student is upgrading to an AI-powered system called Samsara — and at least one driver has concerns about where the footage goes. Bus driver Kent Myrtle said the...