Central Kansas Weather Alert: Showers and Thunderstorms Threaten Travel Into Midweek
Wichita, Kan. – Showers and storms will build across central and south-central Kansas tonight, with the strongest rainfall expected west of Interstate 135, raising concerns for drivers heading into Monday morning. According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, storm chances increase late tonight into Monday,...
Zoo welcomes 4th and final elephant calf
The calf has been named Dakari, meaning “one who brings happiness” in Swahili.
Horse donated to police in honor of fallen Kansas deputy
SEDGWICK COUNTY —The family of fallen Sedgwick County Deputy Sidnee Carter and the Deputy Sidnee Carter Memorial honored her legacy by dedicating the newest horse to the Wichita Police Department Mounted Unit on Thursday. Chief Joe Sullivan, Mounted Unit commanders, and members of the Sheriff’s Office joined in this...
Overnight fire destroys old plastic factory in Derby
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Residents in Derby said they are grateful for the firefighters who responded to a large building fire Thursday night. It happened in the 300 block of South Water around 9:00 p.m. The Derby Fire Department, Wichita Fire Department, Sedgwick County Fire Department, Mulvane Fire Department,...
Patient surprised as scammers called directly into hospital room phone to try and sell...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - If you have a cellphone, you’ve likely received a scam call before, and it can be annoying. However, scammers can still reach you even if they aren’t calling your direct number. Vicky Dotson learned this after her husband was admitted to Ascension Via Christi...
KSU fans in Wichita celebrate Farmageddon with Irish flair
Dublin isn't close, so there are tons of k-state fans who skipped the trip and plan to watch the game here.
Near-normal weather Friday; cooler & stormy weekend
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - We’ll have one more day of normal August heat before much cooler temperatures arrive this weekend with storm chances. We are kicking off Friday morning mild and quiet, but temperatures will climb to the low 90s under mostly sunny skies. Humidity will uptick slightly, making it feel more like...
After 5-month closure, Wichita library branch reopens
The Lionel D. Alford Branch held a reopening celebration on Saturday.
2025 Veterans Expo held in northeast Wichita
This is the tenth year for the expo, and organizers say it is one of their most successful, with the largest crowd they have seen compared to previous years.
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Unsettled pattern takes hold, fall-like temps next week
A cold front arrives tonight, bringing the first round of rainfall for the weekend. Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman tracks unsettled skies and much cooler temperatures through next week.
