Wichita KS

Recycling Enterprises Inc. (REI), Towanda, Kansas, announced the acquisition of Cutler Repaving Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, effective Jan. 12, 2026. The transaction effectively places Cutler Repaving and Dustrol Inc., Towanda, Kansas, under the REI umbrella, creating what the company refers to as the world’s largest hot...

Sedgwick County residents will have an opportunity Tuesday night to give their views on potential data center regulations. The county is in the middle of a moratorium on the centers that is set to expire June 11. The moratorium was put in place so that the county had time to create policy and regulations on data...

Looking for a loyal friend to share your days with? These wonderful dogs at Caring Hands Humane Society in Newton, Kansas, are ready to meet their forever families. Each one has a unique charm and plenty of love to give.

Wichita Public Schools has announced its 2026 Summer Learning programs for students of all ages. Elementary: Summer Latchkey enrollment opens March 23 on a first-come, first-served basis. Pick up and return forms at your chosen site. Cost is $50 enrollment fee plus $125 per week per child.

The Kansas Shrine Duals took place for a third time Saturday at Newman University in Wichita. Four area wrestlers took the mat for a final time in their high school careers in support of Shriners Children’s hospitals. Emporia’s Yaneli Carranza was a late addition to the event. It didn’t...

The Wichita City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with all seven members present: Mayor Lily Wu, Vice Mayor Dalton Glasscock, and Council Members Joseph Shepard, Becky Tuttle, Mike Hoheisel, JV Johnston, and Maggie Ballard. City Manager Dennis Marstall, City Attorney Jennifer Magana, and City...

When I’m looking for cigars in town, one of my first places I consider is River City Cigar. Located at 535 N. Woodlawn, I came across this place after seeing them at multiple events. I love seeing businesses who do things in the community and after seeing them at...

HARVEY/RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Emergency responders have stopped the forward progress of a grass fire that broke out Thursday afternoon near the Harvey/Reno County line. The fire, which began around 3:30 p.m., burned in a rural area generally bounded by Northwest 12th and 24th streets and North Woodberry and Wheat State...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita police are looking for a suspect after a 16-year-old was shot in the leg on Saturday evening. Police say that the shooting happened at a business in the 2000 block of East 21st Street North around 5:56 p.m. The victim ran away to the next street over.

PARK CITY, Kan. — The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series hits 81 Speedway Saturday night for the Tallgrass Tussle, promising high-speed action, dirt flying, and just enough chaos to keep fans on the edge of their seats. Kansas’ high-banked oval is known for multi-groove racing, giving drivers plenty...