Bill could create Kansas Railroad Hall of Fame in Wichita
Kansas lawmakers are looking at a bill this year to honor the state's deep railroad history.
Sneak peek inside Pizza Shuttle
Wichita State students will soon be able to add late-night pizza to their college experiences, while everybody else can enjoy the nostalgia or simply a quick, affordable pie with the arrival of Pizza Shuttle. The iconic pizza chain officially opens at Wichita State’s Braeburn Square on Monday, February 2 at...
A year after deadly midair collision near Washington, families push for safety changes
On the anniversary of the midair collision near Washington, D.C., families of the victims are still working for laws to prevent future disasters. And they say they're ready for a long fight.
Wichita has a new Admiral Windwagon Smith
Every year, Wichita Festivals Inc. chooses a community member to be an official ambassador of Riverfest. This year they have named Ron McEwen as the 52nd Admiral of the Wichita Riverfest.
Small aircraft crashes after multiple takeoff attempts in Butler County
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A small single-engine plane crashed attempting to take off in Butler County on Saturday morning. Kansas Highway Patrol says that at around 10 a.m., a 2023 Cessna Skyhawk started tracking towards the left side of the runway at Augusta Municipal Airport. Despite trying to straighten, the...
Kansas schools could be required to verify family income for every student receiving free...
TOPEKA — In Vicki Schumacher’s nutrition services office at Wichita Public Schools, staff spend roughly two hours verifying one free lunch application from start to finish. Under proposed legislation, the office could see its work increase twentyfold. Current federal law requires schools to verify free and reduced...
Owner of Wichita accounting business charged with 50 counts in federal court
The owner of a Wichita accounting business, who previously faced scrutiny for her business practices , has now been charged in federal court with 50 crimes, including using her clients’ money for “concert tickets, travel, landscaping, and credit card payments,” court records show. Nicole Clem, the owner of...
Technician from Russell indicted for stealing controlled substances from pharmacy
WICHITA – A federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment charging a Kansas woman with illegally taking controlled substances from her employer’s inventory. According to court documents, Janice Mae Brown, 39, of Russell was indicted on one count of acquiring a controlled substance by deception. Beginning at...
Toy Faktory Golf Carts Opens in Wichita
Jackson Holbrook transforms passion for customized vehicles into new venture catering to leisure-driven demand. According to Kansas.com, a significant rise in golf car popularity inspired Wichita entrepreneur Jackson Holbrook to launch Toy Faktory Golf Carts, a unique dealership and customization shop opening this...
Wichita, KS Weather Alert: -10° Wind Chills, I-35 I-135 Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wichita, Kansas – Dangerous cold conditions are impacting much of central and south-central Kansas early Saturday, with wind chills well below zero creating hazardous exposure risks, according to the...
