Wichita schools enact ‘bell to bell’ ban on student cell phones, devices. Here are...
Students in Wichita Public Schools will be expected to go into the new academic year without their cell phones, earbuds, tablets, laptops and other personal electronic devices in hand or readily available, according to a new district policy. The school board adopted a policy Monday night on the use of personal devices
Fund is established for Cowley instructor hurt in highway accident in Mulvane
A fundraising campaign has been launched to help a longtime Cowley College instructor and director of the college’s criminal justice program who was critically injured in a motor-vehicle accident in Mulvane last week. Frank Owens was hurt July 14 when the vehicle he was driving left K-15 highway and...
Dole VA receives funding to improve facilities in Wichita
The funding is part of a $4.8 billion nationwide investment by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Lucky Kidd, longtime voice of Kansas radio airwaves, dies
Ad Astra Radio's Lucky Kidd, who spent over 35 years in Kansas broadcasting, died Sunday.
Garden Plain opens its first pool
Just in time for this week's heat, Garden Plain has a new place to go to cool off.
3 Sedgwick County lakes among those that could have toxic algae. What to know
Nine bodies of water in Kansas, including three in Sedgwick County, are under harmful algal bloom warnings. These lakes could pose a danger to people and pets because of toxic blue-green algae , state health experts warn. “Kansans should remain vigilant while engaging in activities taking place in or on the water, such
Weather Alert – still hot, but a break coming
Tuesday - A cold front moving through the state will change the winds to the north, but most areas will still be up near 100 with heat index values as high as 107. Northeast winds will turn gusty through the day. Wednesday - Many areas will cool back to the...
Police investigating after man injured in N. Wichita shooting
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Police Department is investigating a shooting reported late Sunday night in which a 20-year-old man was wounded and transported to a local hospital. Police said the man was shot in the shoulder and had an injury described as “non-life-threatening.”. As there hasn’t been...
The building where The Sweet Spot closed last month won’t be vacant long
The building at 7703 E. Douglas that until recently was home to The Sweet Spot won’t be vacant long, it appears. A “coming soon” sign appeared last week on the building advertising a restaurant called Chuan Harbor, which will serve Sichuan cuisine. Landlord Lee Cole said that the restaurant is a new concept by the owne
Cheesecake Factory announces opening, hiring details for Wichita location
The new Cheesecake Factory restaurant being built in northeast Wichita will open in early fall.
