Weather Alert – Dangerous heat continues this week
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A dangerous heat wave will continue across Kansas for the entire week ahead with high temperatures in the 100s. Scattered thunderstorms are expected tonight across parts of northwest and north central Kansas. The overall threat of severe weather will remain low with these storms. It will...
Popular Wichita restaurant will get more space when it moves to Bradley Fair
Four years ago, two Wichita brothers-turned- James Beard nominated chefs transformed an old gas station building at Douglas and Hillside into an upscale pasta restaurant that has grown to be so popular, diners who don’t have reservations now often can’t find a seat. Now, FioRito Ristorante owners Jordan and Jason Ricka
18-year-old killed in Sedgwick shooting, suspect in custody
SEDGWICK, Kan. (KWCH) - Update: The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that an 18-year-old man died from his injuries in the shooting in Sedgwick that was reported a little after midnight. While the investigation continues, the sheriff’s office confirmed that the suspected shooter is in custody and specified th
City’s Soaring Water Bills Spark Anger, Official Investigation
Residents in Kechi are reporting an unexplained rise in their water costs.
Crash south of Wichita sends two to the hospital
The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened near 47th Street and Hydraulic Avenue.
Saturday crashes in Sedgwick and Harvey County injure four
Authorities investigate separate crashes near Newton and Wichita, injuring 4 people, some critically, including a motorcycle crash on I-135.
All-volunteer group tries to keep free water close at hand for anyone in Wichita
It was the hottest part of the day when Maggie Gilmore pulled into the loading zone along Main Street in front of the former Central Library building by Century II. She was wearing brown, full-length pants, a blue-and-green patterned shirt and a broad-rimmed blue hat to keep the sun in the cloudless sky off her face. A
Kan. murder suspect arrested in Hutchinson will face a jury
SEDGWICK COUNTY— A Kansas man arrested by police after a standoff in Hutchinson for killing a man in Wichita will face a jury trial. During a preliminary hearing last week, Judge Christoper Magana ruled that prosecutors presented enough evidence for 31-year-old Andrew Presley to stand trial in the killing of 32-year-ol
Fire breaks out in Derby school, forces temporary closure
Crews found heavy smoke in the cafeteria and located a fire involving a grease/water separator in the kitchen.
Black-owned ‘Left on Read’ bookstore creates and celebrates first ‘Black Bookstore Day’
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) — Saturday, Aug. 29, marked the first-ever 'Black Bookstore Day' in the…

















