McConnell AFB remembers commander who ‘set the foundation for everything we do’
“He left us far too soon, but his contributions to this nation will continue on for decades.”
$10 million DCF grant will support Kansas homelessness prevention
“Affordable housing is not a luxury; it is a fundamental necessity,” DCF Secretary Laura Howard said.
Kansas bookkeeper indicted after allegedly failing to make tax payments for clients
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Kansas bookkeeper was indicted for allegedly defrauding her clients by failing to make tax payments estimated at around $1.5 million. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office - District of Kansas, a Wichita federal grand jury returned the indictment charging 42-year-old Nicole Clem, of Augusta.
Nurses in Wichita hold vigil for Alex Pretti
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - In front of Ascension Via Christi - St. Francis in Wichita, people brought signs, cars honked to show their support, and some in attendance spoke to celebrate the life of Alex Pretti. “He was being a nurse to help them out, and as nurses that’s what...
Court date set in domestic assault case
NEWKIRK — A status docket is set in Kay County District Court for Larry Edwin Keeney Jr., 42, Wichita, Kan. Keeney Jr. is facing felony counts of child neglect and domestic assault and battery resulting in great bodily harm. Authorities report that on Dec. 19, a domestic assault was...
40-year-old Wichita man hospitalized after being shot while robbing a home
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - One man is in the hospital after being shot while robbing a home in southeast Wichita. The Wichita Police Department says that at around 4:45 a.m. on Friday morning, officers responded to a shooting in the 12000 block of East Blake Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a...
High school seniors from Wichita, Valley Center among 3 recipients of Wichita state’s prestigious...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita State University selected three students to receive the Harry Gore memorial scholarship, earning $64,000 to attend the university this fall. The recipients include two local high school seniors: Kayden Lankford from Valley Center and Samantha McClintock from Central Christian Academy in...
Charm is ready for her forever home
Charm is up for adoption. She is 2 years old and weighs about 48 pounds.
Much colder today & Saturday; snow showers for some
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - It is much colder morning across Kansas, and the wind is making it feel even worse. Feels like temperatures today in the single digits, both above and below zero will be closer to fifteen degrees below on Saturday morning making frostbite possible, on exposed skin, in 30 to 45 minutes.
Ron McEwen named 52nd Admiral Windwagon Smith of Wichita Riverfest
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita Riverfest unveiled Ron McEwen as the 52nd Admiral of the festival during a ceremony at the Drury Hotel on Thursday. McEwen, who holds the title Admiral Windwagon Smith LII, is a community advocate and Wagonmaster. The 2026 Prairie Schooner Mates, hand-picked exceptional high school...

















