A piece of Kansas included in nationwide time capsule to be opened in 2276
The item joins contributions from all three branches of the federal government, all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories.
Veterans at Wichita VA celebrate America’s 250th birthday
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution organized a celebration Wednesday at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita to mark America’s 250th birthday. Vicki Timmons, with the NSDAR, said the milestone holds personal meaning for the organization. “It’s very near and...
Wichita’s largest fireworks stand raises money for firefighter memorial
The First Responder Foundation of Kansas has set up a tent near Kellogg and Tyler Road.
Several Wichita grocery & retail stores close early for 4th of July. See hours
Are you hosting a July 4 barbecue and planning to shop for ice and hot dog buns right before guests arrive?. Or maybe you need to swing by the post office for a package pickup, or want to take your family for a swim?. Before you head out this weekend,...
Man pleads guilty to killing estranged wife at east Wichita apartment complex
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — The man accused of shooting and killing his estranged wife at an east Wichita apartment complex in April has pleaded guilty in the case. Joshua Orlando appeared in Sedgwick County Court on Wednesday and entered his guilty plea to first-degree felony murder and aggravated kidnapping in the death o
Wichita gas pumps fail inspections at QuikTrip and other stations. See the list
Kansas Department of Agriculture inspectors test fuel pumps at gas stations every 18 months to check fuel quality, pricing accuracy and correct labeling. From April 1 through May 20, inspectors found rejected pumps at several Wichita stations, including multiple QuikTrip locations. FULL STORY: Fuel pumps at these QuikT
Sedgwick County tag offices operating with reduced hours, starting Wednesday
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Starting Wednesday, Sedgwick County is reducing hours at its tag offices and call centers. The offices opened at 8 a.m. Wednesday, a reduction from an expansion at the start of the year in which the tag services were available from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 12...
Elephant baby boom continues at Sedgwick County Zoo
Simunye, an African elephant at the Sedgwick County Zoo, is in the 11th month of her pregnancy and is expected to give birth sometime early next summer.
This classic Wichita burger joint has been bringing people together since the 1950s
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, one Wichita restaurant has been serving up a slice of Americana for generations. Ty’s Diner has been a local staple since the 1950s, welcoming customers with its classic burgers, simple menu and unbeatable atmosphere. While ownership has changed over t
Wichita man sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for role in drug trafficking...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — A Wichita man was sentenced to 300 months, or 25 years, in federal prison after a jury convicted him for his role in a fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy. Marshall J. Green Jr., 46, was convicted on eight counts, including conspiracy to possess with intent...
