Wichita KS

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A man accused of murder in a deadly crash was back in court on Friday. Tony Epps, 30, attended a hearing in the courtroom of Judge Christopher Magana and pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. In March of 2025, Epps...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - People from various groups organized in Wichita on Monday to discuss building a stronger second chance pathway for at-risk youth. The event was put together by One Heart Project, an organization that works with at-risk youth who have touched any aspect of the juvenile justice system.

Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman is tracking storms tonight and another round tomorrow, along with a nice cooldown for some parts of Kansas.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — Animal welfare organizations across the Wichita area are warning pet owners about a rise in cases of feline distemper, a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease in cats. Wichita Animal Services reports that feline panleukopenia virus, commonly known as FPV or feline distemper, is an...

Wichita teachers have approved a new contract for the 2026-2027 school year. United Teachers of Wichita said Monday that teachers voted to accept the proposed contract, which was announced by the union and the Wichita school district in August. Nearly 56% of the district’s 3,905 teachers voted to accept the...

Wichita man discovers racial slur on oil change sticker from local dealership: 'I feel belittled'. A Wichita man says a mechanic printed a racial slur on his oil change sticker, and the dealership that completed the service is responding to the allegations.

Working in home healthcare, Marci Bacon often helps people with little to no insurance. When they’re looking for medical supplies within their budget, she sends them to the Wichita Medical Loan Closet. But a few years ago, Bacon lost her health insurance for a short period of time. She...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Today won’t be as hot as Monday, high temperatures in the middle 90s – ten degrees above average – will feel like the upper 90s when you factor in the humidity. A frontal boundary currently parked over central Kansas will be the focal...

The event will last through Sunday, drawing thousands of visitors to Hutchinson — many of whom will venture into the city to see what local businesses have to offer.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita teachers held a demonstration at a school board meeting on Monday, but they didn’t use signs or chanting. Instead, they brought the grading, materials and planning work they say they take home after the school day ends. It has been a month since classes...