Wichita KS

A 45-year-old man who allegedly pointed a firearm at neighborhood children has been taken into police custody after a multi-hour standoff on Easter Sunday evening. Wichita Police Public Information Officer Rick Pena said the disturbance in the 600 block of South Eastern was reported just before 7 p.m. Sunday, April 5. Callers and neighbors told police that an armed man in the east Wichita neighborhood...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Sedgwick County dispatchers confirm a woman was injured in a reported shooting early Monday morning in southwest Wichita. It happened just before 4 a.m. on South Seneca, near Harry. At the scene, police said the woman had injuries described as “non-life-threatening.” The investigation into what led...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Mild weather will continue for the week ahead as multiple chances for showers and storms return later this week. It will be a cool start to the day on Monday with morning low temperatures near 40 degrees. Afternoon highs will reach the 70s with plenty of sunshine and a few high level clouds.

In the early morning hours, downtown companies were alerted for a reported building fire two blocks north of the firehouse. On arrival, fire was showing from the south end, suite 1, through a failed storefront window. The occupancy was a one-story, Type 3, commercial, flat-roof building consisting of three storefront suites. I instantly recognized the building on arrival from a prior callout from my...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Jake Dunne says it’s another chilly morning across Kansas, though temperatures aren’t as low as they were on Easter morning. Later today looks warmer as highs climb into the lower to middle 70s underneath mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will trend down a tad,...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH)—This week, the Workforce Centers of South Central Kansas are highlighting Non-profit & Social Services Positions. MONDAY: Medical Manager-Registered Nurse (RN) | GraceMed Health Clinic | Wichita | $28.66 | Qualifications: •Graduate from an accredited school of nursing •3+ years of experience in health care environment; primary care office or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) •2+ years of proven supervisory experience •Current State of Kansas licensure as...

It would be hard to find better weather for Easter Sunday anywhere in the world! While we start off a little chilly, temperatures are set to rebound for the afternoon. Light winds, clear skies, and highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Make the most of it!. Chilly again...

Sedgwick County schools are hiring for the upcoming year, and Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) has several great openings for teachers and administrators. If you’re ready to make a difference in local classrooms, these roles are worth a look.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Great Plains Transportation Museum is converting an old baggage car into an event space to raise money for their museum, which they say will help keep railroading history alive. “Wichita wouldn’t be where it is without rail, it was just a sleepy town until they...

Wellington Police weekend report: Friday, April 3 – Sunday, April 5, 2026. •3:12 p.m. Gregory J. White, 43, Wichita, was issued a Notice to Appear for Dog Bite Violation, Dog at Large, Registration Required, and Immunizations Required. •3:28 p.m. Officers took a Found Property Report in the 1300 block...