Deep Purple with Special Guest KANSAS
(CLEARWATER) The BayCare Sound at Coachman Park presents Deep Purple with special guest KANSAS on Saturday, August 8 at 6pm. Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 2 at 10 am. There simply aren’t enough superlatives to properly acknowledge the contribution Deep Purple has made to rock music. Having sold more than 100...
Annual Easter Sun Run raises funds for youth programs in Sedgwick County
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Hundreds of people gathered over the weekend for the annual Youth Horizons Easter Sun Run in Sedgwick County, raising money to support vulnerable youth and families. The event, now in its 32nd year, is a longstanding Easter weekend tradition held at Sedgwick County Park. Organizers say...
Investigation underway after a Wichita man was hit and killed by a train
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 50-year-old Wichita man was struck and killed by a train. Around 9:08 p.m. Wednesday night, BNSF Railway notified county law enforcement that a locomotive had struck a pedestrian who was crossing the tracks, according to Sedgwick County Emergency...
$70,000 in damage following house fire north of Wellington
A house fire Friday morning in Sumner County caused at least $70,000 in damage.
No seatbelts are a common theme of recent deadly crashes in Kansas
As the weather warms up, AAA says more cars are hitting the road, and safety can be the difference between a devastating crash and getting home safely.
Severe Storm Alert: 70 MPH Gusts, Large Hail Threaten Wichita Metro Friday Evening
WICHITA, Kan. — Residents across south-central Kansas need to keep a close eye on the sky this afternoon. Severe thunderstorms are expected to erupt within hours, bringing the potential for damaging 70 mph winds and significant travel disruptions just in time for the Friday evening commute. Timing and Impact...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Wichita — Furniture, Firewood & More
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Wichita neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture and home goods to firewood and plants. Here are some of the best finds available right now:
Water in Sedgwick County lake isn’t safe for people or pets. Here’s why
State officials said Friday that the water in western Sedgwick County’s Lake Afton isn’t currently safe for people or animals due to toxic algae growth. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued a blue-green algae warning for the lake on Friday after receiving reports of algae blooms. “A warning status...
Great Plains Nature Center temporarily closing indoor facility
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The building at the Great Plains Nature Center is closing temporarily. The nature center, located near 29th and Woodlawn, will close their building for two years, starting in the summer of 2026. Amanda Alessi, the director of Great Plains Nature Center, says the closure is to...
Wichita City Council to revisit robotic dogs for police department
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita City Council will once again discuss funding for two robotic dogs for the Wichita Police Department. One would be assigned to SWAT and the other to the bomb squad. If both are purchased, they would be at a discounted price of roughly $629,000. If the council chooses to only purchase...
