Wichita’s City Council expected to approve conversion of water treatment plant
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita’s city leaders are set to consider another expense for water infrastructure before the new water treatment facility comes online. City Council is expected to approve a contract on Tuesday for help converting the main water treatment plant. The city will hire a firm to convert the water...
Wichita 15-year-old arrested, accused of shooting another teen
Police said the victim was visiting friends when a single shot was fired, hitting the victim in the cheek and upper torso.
Wichita Police Drone Tracks Circle K Robbery Suspect
Amazon Drone Deals: DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo with DJI RC2 now for $1,099!. Wichita police arrested a 46 year old man early Friday morning after an armed robbery at a Circle K convenience store, with a Skydio X10 police drone playing a decisive role in locating and capturing the suspect, as reported by KWCH 12...
Wichita drivers face delays with I-135 ramp closure
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A major ramp closure along I-135 in Wichita begins at 9 a.m. Monday morning and transportation officials warn that the first week could bring delays. The closure affects a heavily traveled interchange near Kellogg, and while KDOT says it’s timing the shutdown to avoid the worst of the morning...
Wichita, KS Weather Alert: Rapid Warm-Up Pushes Highs Into the 60s by Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wichita, Kansas – A pronounced warming trend is underway across Kansas, bringing a taste of spring as temperatures climb steadily through the weekend and surge into the 60s early next week. According to the...
City Desk returns to Newton in 2026 with community meet-ups
Newton residents will once again have opportunities to connect directly with city leaders as City Desk returns for 2026, bringing informal, face-to-face conversations to locations across the community during the first half of the year. City Desk is designed to give residents a relaxed setting to visit one-on-one with...
Kansas Weather Update: Widespread 60s Build Across the State Through Midweek
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wichita, Kansas – January is taking on a springlike feel across Kansas as a strong warming trend pushes temperatures well above normal, with dry and mild conditions expected to dominate through the middle...
Warm next few days
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Warm weather will continue for the next few days, then chances for rain and snow will return to Kansas later in the week. It will be a chilly start to the day on Monday with morning low temperatures in the 30s. Afternoon highs will reach the 60s under a mostly sunny sky. Winds will be light...
Attending my first record show for my growing vinyl collection
After getting into vinyls last year, I’ve been making my way to the various record shops, antique stores and vendor markets around town. But one thing I’ve never done is attend one of the swap meets or record shows. I finally knocked that off my list when I...
A month after Wichita man disappeared, community still wonders, searches
In the gentle glow of candlelight, strangers stood alongside friends and family of Ian Shelton, a Wichita man who disappeared from Lake Afton a month ago, and put out a prayer. Many had never met before Saturday night, despite having walked the same ground in search of the missing man. Yet they shared the same hope...
