Storm Track 3 Forecast: Temps return to average, increasing rain chances
Rain chances ramp up through the rest of the week. Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman tracks severe weather potential and cooler temperatures by the weekend.
Sedgwick County drug court graduates mark new chapter at courthouse ceremony
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Some residents of Sedgwick County walked in a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, representing a change in their lives. Around 25 people graduated from the Sedgwick County Drug Program on Tuesday, with some of them opting in to participate in a graduation ceremony, held in the Sedgwick County Courtho
New afternoon storm chances today
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - We are waking up to scattered showers and storms across the state and while most areas will dry-out this morning, an isolated storm cannot be ruled out this afternoon. In between the storms it will be hot and humid as highs in the middle to upper 90s feel like 100-105 degrees.
Judge rules on case of killing on transit bus in Kansas
SEDGWICK COUNTY— A man charged in connection with a fatal shooting on a bus in Wichita will face a trial. On Friday, Judge Kathleen Watson ruled that there is enough evidence for 34-year-old Travis Finney to stand trial in the fatal October shooting death of 54-year-old Reginald Griffith who was a passenger aboard a Wi
Wichitans speaking out online about drivers speeding through their neighborhoods
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - People in Wichita are speaking out online about drivers speeding through residential neighborhoods. Aspen Ford says speeding is a problem in her neighborhood. “They’ll be going 30, they’ll be going 40,” Ford said. “They’ve actually injured animals.”. She says it has...
Chicken is out, barbecue is in at this south Wichita restaurant space
The restaurant-attached-to-a-gun-store space that until a year ago was home to Chuck’s Hot Chicken is about to reopen as a carry-out barbecue place. Brad Rogers, the owner of The Bullet Stop gun store and range at 2625 W. Pawnee, says that he’s chosen Aug. 8 as a soft-opening date for his Brad’s Chicken Bullets & BBQ ,
One store is moving to Wichita where another is leaving -but may still pop...
After several years in business in Andover, Lesley Bruce is moving her Evie & Alec boutique to Wichita. Specifically, she’s taking the space that Findings Etc. is leaving near the northwest corner of Central and Woodlawn. “I just feel like that whole intersection is thriving,” Bruce said. “There’s just a new vibe there
City of Wichita receives positive update on state of new water treatment plant
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita City Council received an update on Tuesday regarding the current state of Wichita’s new water treatment plant. Repairs on the damaged clarifiers that 12 News reported on last year are wrapping up. Wichita Water Works said that testing is going well. The goal...
Wichita city council debates removing shelter bed requirement from camping ordinance
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A discussion about the City of Wichita encampment ordinance turned spirited during a city council meeting on Tuesday. Mayor Lily Wu brought up the issue at a workshop meeting on Tuesday morning. The camping ordinance says that it is illegal for a person to camp on...
Search for missing Butler County man ends with discovery of human remains
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The search for a missing 77-year-old Butler County man ended Tuesday after human remains were discovered in a wooded area. Butler County Sheriff Daimon Cundiff said he believes the remains are those of Fred Dieter, of Augusta, who walked away from a location near SW 100th Street and SW Haverhill
