Wichita KS

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - It is a chilly start to the work week with wake-up temperatures in the 30s and 40s. Expect a stronger south breeze, mainly sunny skies, and highs in the middle to upper 70s this afternoon. Tuesday will be a carbon copy of today before clouds and...

From the passing of a local icon to K-State landing a transfer guard, a new restaurant opening and more, it was a busy weekend of news across the Wichita area. Here are what happened: • Wichita’s own Rosie the Riveter dies at 101: Connie Palacioz, Wichita’s beloved World War II riveter who helped build B-29 bombers at Boeing and later volunteered to restore...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - A mom in Kansas is accused of killing her child after claiming he choked on food, authorities said. Shanna Kay Whitton was charged with one count of first-degree felony murder, one count of abuse of a child, one count of aggravated child endangerment and one count of aggravated arson in connection with the death of her son, Matthew...

Climbing temps contribute to heightened fire weather concerns tomorrow. Tracking toast temperatures before our next storms systems arrives by the end of the week.

The Midwest is an often underrated area, but it's full of pleasant surprises for anyone willing to check it out. Take Kansas: Is it even in the Midwest, or is it part of the Great Plains? Does the answer matter? According to a study by Emerson College Polling and the Middle West Review, 91.2% of Kansans say yes, they're part of the Midwest. While...

Wichita is about to get a second Culver’s. The newest location is opening Monday, April 20, at 3620 N. Rock Road. Hours for the new store will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every single day of the week. Culver’s arrived on the scene in Wichita back in 2024...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Breezy and warmer weather will continue for the week ahead with our next chance of storms arriving on Thursday for parts of Kansas. It will be a cool start to the day on Monday with morning low temperatures in the low to mid 40s. Afternoon highs will reach the mid to upper 70s over eastern Kansas with low to mid 80s...

A post on the Derby Plaza Theaters Facebook page said anyone who was sick after eating a pretzel should call the theater at 316-303-2449.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Wichita police officer responding to an officer-in-trouble call ran a red light and caused a crash that injured five people late Saturday, the Kansas Highway Patrol said. The crash happened shortly after 10 p.m. at East First Street North and North Hillside, KHP said. Investigators...

Open Streets ICT is a free community-building event bringing Wichitans of all ages and fitness levels together to promote healthy active living and social engagement. Streets are closed on 17th Street from Oliver to Volutsia to allow for walking, biking, food, music, vendors, and more. Keep on reading the Know...