Wichita KS

Finding affordable places to live in the United States without sacrificing quality of life can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. However, several cities across the country offer an attractive combination of low living costs and high living standards. These locations provide reasonable housing prices,...

Butler County Emergency Medical Services, (EMS), will be celebrating their 50th year of service over the following week. From September 2-5 the crew will reflect on memories with the public as well as commemorate their 50th year serving those in need of emergency care in Butler County. An open house...

It’s the last holiday weekend of summer, and if you’re busy making plans, it’s important to know what errands might have to be put off. The first day of fall is Friday, Sept. 22 , and for many, Labor Day is a last farewell to summer. Banks will close to observe the holiday, but what about the U.S. Postal Service,...

Many streets north of Waterman downtown soon will have paid parking meters installed. The city will begin to place meters after Labor Day on many of the north-south streets downtown, as well as the remainder of Douglas Avenue and other east-west streets. “Installation is expected to take several weeks,” a city news...

A comprehensive audit revealed that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) made a data miscalculation that resulted in widespread Medicaid overpayments. School districts across Kansas are now required to return more than $11 million in total. Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) faces the largest...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Rain and some thunderstorms may put a damper on holiday weekend activities, but the risk of hail and high winds remain very low and it shouldn’t be a washout. The best chance for showers and occasional storms today will shift from northwest Kansas this morning,...

A local bus driver is behind changes coming to the Wichita Transit System, and he's hoping it will save lives. It all started with the driver seeing a need in the battle against the fentanyl epidemic. Wichita Mayor Lily Wu awarded Josiah Williams, Wichita Transit Operator, a certificate of recognition...

Raising Cane’s previously confirmed plans to have opened nearly 100 new restaurants by the end of 2025. The fast casual chicken chain is making a sizable contribution to that goal this fall.

Two women were killed and another was injured in a east Wichita car crash Saturday evening. Shortly before 9:30 p.m., a black Chevy truck driving east on Central collided with a white BMW and a gray Jeep southbound on Webb. A 42-year-old woman inside of the BMW was pronounced dead at the scene. A 25-year-old woman,...

Mary Dean, a civil rights activist and a resident of Wichita, Kansas, is suing the city over their decision to disband its Diversity, Inclusion, and Civil Rights Board. Mary Dean, a civil rights activist and a resident of Wichita, Kansas is suing the city over their decision to disband its Diversity, Inclusion, and...