First Look at The Coffee Barn in Valley Center
If you’re driving down Meridian in Valley Center, you may have spotted a blue barn in a parking lot with a big sign. I encourage you all to stop by and check it out. It’s The Coffee Barn located at 1550 S. Meridian. 1550 S. Meridian, Valley Center,...
First Look at Blazin D’s & Grill
Not much coverage of this place in the news or on social media, so I please put this one on your radar: Blazin D’s & Grill. Located at 2021 S. Oliver Ave., this place took over the original Fish & More space that moved to 4857 E. Harry. 2021...
Wichita’s third Tropical Smoothie Cafe is coming to North Ridge Road
Wichita can expect to see a third Tropical Smoothie Cafe opening around summer time. The fast-casual restaurant chain originally arrived in Wichita in 2021 when it opened the first location at 2768 N. Maize Road. A couple of years later, it followed with a second store at 9730 E. 21st St.
College Hill store reopens in Old Town with expanded merchandise
If you liked the Vault Collection when it was at Lincoln Heights Village , you’ll probably really like it in its new home in Old Town . That’s because Allison Baker’s antique home furnishing and furniture store now has more room and more merchandise, too. The Vault is in the former Uniquities space at 141 N. Rock...
1 critically injured in downtown Wichita construction accident
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A reported construction accident at a site near English and Topeka in downtown Wichita prompted a heavy emergency response. At the scene, Sedgwick County dispatch confirmed that one person was in critical condition after a fall. 12 News sent a crew to gather further information. Copyright...
Popular convenient store expanding into these two Wichita suburbs
A popular convenience store is expanding into two Wichita suburbs. Building permits show Casey’s General Store is set to open two new locations in the broader Wichita area, one in Maize and another in Kechi. “We’re proud to be part of the Wichita community where our guests can always expect high-quality fuel options,...
If We Knew You Were Comin’ We’d’ve Baked a Cake
Today we address a couple of listener questions, including one about the Third Conditional (???), before moving on to a quiz about Middle English vs. Latin spellings. You're Saying It Wrong was recorded and produced at KMUW studios and is part of the NPR Podcast Network. Thanks to our language experts, Kathy Petras...
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Gusty winds, fire danger Saturday. Heat returns Sunday
A chilly morning in Kansas with some places falling below freezing overnight. You may want a jacket especially early, but we turn milder through the day. Winds are going to be strong again, particularly to the west with peak winds arriving quickly in the late morning. Some gusts to 55 MPH are possible.
Much warmer Sunday
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Much warmer weather will return for the next few days as chances for showers and storms return in the week ahead. Gusty south winds will continue tonight, which will keep temperatures warmer than last night. Lows will fall into the mid 40s by Sunday morning. Sunday’s...
REI Acquires Cutler Repaving, Expands HIR Reach
Recycling Enterprises Inc. (REI), Towanda, Kansas, announced the acquisition of Cutler Repaving Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, effective Jan. 12, 2026. The transaction effectively places Cutler Repaving and Dustrol Inc., Towanda, Kansas, under the REI umbrella, creating what the company refers to as the world’s largest hot...
