‘Filling the Gap’ program hands out free meal packs to Wichita-area children
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas Food Bank is helping to feed families in Wichita with their ‘Filling the Gap’ program. The program provides meals to families when other resources aren’t available. Summer meal programs have ended and school has not begun yet, so there is currently a gap in help.
Wichita group builds housing network for post-prison life
A Wichita nonprofit is working to connect formerly incarcerated people with landlords willing to offer a second chance.
Semi rolls on 53rd Street in Park City, loses load
PARK CITY, Kan. (KWCH) — Crews worked to clear the semi Monday evening after a semi rolled in Park City. The accident happened around 6:16 p.m. on 53rd Street North at I-135. Police said the semi was turning left when its load shifted causing the the vehicle to roll.
Cool down coming; scattered storm chance
Better potential for rain may come Wednesday/Thursday. Tuesday - Isolated AM storms are possible over northern Kansas, but the big headline is the cool down coming to central and northern Kansas. Highs will be in the 80s and low 90s, but Wichita will be upper 90s. Wednesday - The front...
Dangerous heat across western Kansas today
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - It is a comfortable morning across Kansas with wake-up temperatures in the 60s, but hotter weather returns later today. Underneath mainly sunny skies, temperatures will top out in the middle to upper 90s or a few degrees above average for early August. After a warmer night...
Happening today: New tag office opening at Derby Public Library
DERBY, Kan. (KWCH) - Monday brings the first day of operation for Sedgwick County’s newest satellite tag office inside the Derby PublicLibrary, replacing the former North Rock Road location. The approximate half-mile move follows the Derby City Council’s final approval last week. At its July 28 meeting, the...
Wichita’s SB Mowing is featured in a new ‘Heartbeat of America’ Chevy campaign
Wichita’s good Samaritan with a lawnmower is featured in a new advertising campaign for Chevrolet. SB Mowing owner Spencer is featured as a "Keeper of the Heartbeat" in the car maker’s revived “Heartbeat of America” commercials. Spencer does not release his last name to protect his privacy.
Second Light executive director removed from role, board confirms
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — Dan Clifford, the executive director of Second Light Shelter in downtown Wichita, has been removed from that role, according to the shelter’s board of directors. The board described the departure Monday as a personnel matter. Clifford last appeared publicly in that role the previous...
Bomb squad called to Wichita State University after suspicious device found at law enforcement...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — Police at Wichita State University are on the scene of a suspicious device found at the Law Enforcement Training Facility, located at 4310 E. 19th St. The bomb squad has been called to the campus. University and local law enforcement are actively investigating the device....
The Drone Light Festival returns to Wichita’s Exploration Place
One of the coolest light shows will be returning to Exploration Place when the Drone Light Festival takes place on September 25-27. This has been a huge highlight for Wichita since the drone show started in 2022 bringing hundreds and hundreds of people to watch the synchronized drones. The year’s...
