New John Deere center in suburb takes step forward. Here’s what to know
PrairieLand Partners is moving forward with a new John Deere sales and service center in the Wichita suburb of Goddard. Once it is open, two other sites will close. FULL STORY: John Deere to build new center in Wichita suburb while planning closure of two other sites Here are key takeaways: The new facility carries a $
McConnell AFB confirms acts for 2026 Frontiers in Flight Airshow
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) — McConnell Air Force Base has confirmed acts for the 2026 Frontiers in Flight Airshow and Open House on Oct. 24-25. “The air show’s going to be a great time,” said Maj. Avery Larkin, air show director. “There’ll be so many people all concentrated together to appreciate all the wonderful things tha
Part of Kellogg will close Wednesday night in Wichita
Bridge construction will close a portion of eastbound Kellogg on Wednesday evening into Thursday morning.
Spontaneous combustion closes Kansas compost site
The city said the site will be shut down until further notice.
Dramatic final at the Heritage Classic, Bunch clinched the title
Emma Bunch entered the day with a two-stroke lead, lost the advantage on the front nine and then with three holes to play, Bunch was deadlocked atop the leaderboard with Tiffany Le.
How to revive your lawn after a hot, dry summer
After nearly 50 days of temperatures above 90 degrees and little rain, many Wichita-area lawns are struggling with dry, brown, and thinning grass. Local lawn experts say fall is the time to help lawns recover and prepare for next summer.
ICYMI: Wichita mom says teacher used racial slur during class. Here’s what we know
A Southeast High School parent is calling for accountability after she says one of her daughter’s teachers used a racial slug while addressing students last month. The mother says the district’s response has compounded her concerns about how racially charged incidents are handled. FULL STORY: Mom seeks accountability a
Questions rise for selling gun suppressors, short-barreled rifles and shotguns
A federal judge declared certain elements of the National Firearms Act unconstitutional – including registration requirements on suppressors, short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns.
What could go on Wichita schools land traded for city parks? What we know...
City leaders are having early conversations about what they would do with two Wichita USD 259 elementary school properties if they swap two parks with the school district. City Council members Joseph Shepard and Maggie Ballard said there are lots of questions to still be answered, but the city has had preliminary talks
Heritage Classic heads to Sunday’s final round
Emma Bunch leads the Heritage Classic at 15-under par heading into the final round at Rolling Hills Country Club.
