Wichita KS

A stout cold front has swept through Kansas overnight, taking the severe storm threat to our east and bringing a chilly northwest wind. We will start our day on the cool side, but ample sunshine by afternoon will be able to bring temperatures back up to near average. Highs across...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Students at Wichita South High School received a $500 check after winning a youth public service contest organized by Wichita Metro Crime Commission. The students are members of the school’s PACT group, which stands for ‘Protecting All Communities Together.’ Their winning project, “De-Stress...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Sedgwick County Emergency Manager shared new information Friday morning about why tornado sirens sounded in Sedgwick County despite no warning being in effect. The Emergency Manager initially said a malfunction caused sirens to sound in Sedgwick County during a tornado warning for Sumner...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wichita, Kansas – Scattered thunderstorms moving across south-central Kansas early Friday could bring gusty winds, small hail, and heavy rainfall. According to the National Weather Service in Wichita,...

The Sedgwick County FOP Lodge #74 received a donation of STIHL equipment from RR Equipment Sales & Service to support the state-wide Disaster Response Team. The team includes members of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office and the FOP who deploy to assist first responders during emergencies.

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Andover police say they have taken several reports of residents receiving text messages telling them to pay a fine. The department said scammers are posing as the Andover Municipal Court and telling residents they must pay court fees immediately via text message. Police are reminding residents...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A Wichita food truck owner is warning other food truck owners and vendors of a possible scam. Sally Aguillar who owns El Gusto Mexican Eatery says she was contacted about setting up for Vintage Market next week at the Wichita Sports Forum. Aguillar was asked to fill out a vendor application and...

It happened around shortly after 9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, located at East Plaza Lane and North Second Street in Mulvane

Community members are rallying in an effort to persuade Wichita Board of Education members to keep four elementary schools open ahead of a key vote on Monday. Parents, students and others gathered on Saturday at Woodland Elementary School in North Riverside to voice their support for keeping the school open.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The popular plant-based substance known as kratom is one step closer to being banned in Kansas. A state senate vote this week passed the bill, 33-5. “I’m shocked. I’m shocked and appalled that we’re here now, and I don’t, you know, I’m just gonna continue to help the people as best as I can,”...