Wichita KS

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued advisories for a western Kansas creek and lake on Thursday due to elevated E. coli bacteria levels in the water.

A 44-year-old man was arrested in south Wichita on Thursday after the sheriff's office said he ran from a stolen vehicle.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Heavy rains in June have kept water damage restoration companies busy, but homeowners can take steps to protect their properties. Blaine Nichols, operations manager for SERVPRO of Northwest Wichita, said his crews have received more calls in recent weeks. “Yeah, it’s been spotty here and there,..

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - After an active evening of heavy showers and storms, storms are pushing east early this morning and should wrap up before sunrise. There could be some slowdowns early this morning across the state due to patchy dense fog, but it will burn off by midday. Expect partly cloudy skies this afternoon w

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Update: -- Wichita Fire Department crews near MacArthur and Maize Road are using a boat to help a family stranded at their home due to the rising waters. 12 News spoke with a woman at the scene who said that six people in the home are family, including her daughter.

Flooding causes road closures across south-central Kansas

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As rain continues to fall, a flash flood alert was issued for south-central Kansas and the Wichita metro area. Flash flooding has impacted various areas in Sedgwick County with multiple reports of vehicle submersion. Multiple emergency departments are responding to assist drivers trapped in flood

Sedgwick County Emergency Management urges flood preparedness after heavy rainfall. Several days of heavy rainfall across Kansas have led to flooding and elevated water levels in parts of south-central Kansas, prompting Sedgwick County Emergency Management officials to remind residents to stay alert and have a plan in

Wine Spectator magazine has just put out its annual Restaurant Awards list, and six Wichita restaurants are on it — one for the first time. The magazine, which each year honors the “world’s best restaurants for wine,” this year recognized 4,012 restaurants from around the world. The magazine chooses award winners on th

A tornado watch is in effect for much of southern Kansas until 10 p.m. Thursday.