Man arrested after 14-year-old shot in north Wichita, police say
An 18-year-old was arrested Friday evening in connection with a north Wichita shooting that injured a 14-year-old boy.
Apparent suicide ends last of 2 Jackson County car chases
A fleeing motorist died of apparent suicide late Sept. 10 to end the second of two vehicle chases in Jackson County. Alden Ray Stein, 44, of Wichita, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, said Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse. The circumstances involved remained under investigation, he said. Records posted on the web
Decades after railroad spill near 29th and Grove, cleanup effort moves forward
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is advancing efforts to remediate contaminated groundwater in the 29th and Grove neighborhood. Decades after a railroad spill in the area contaminated the soil, the KDHE announced its approval of Union Pacific’s engineering design drawings for groun
Rise in illnesses affecting cats
Local veterinarians warn of deadly virus spreading among Wichita cats. Christy Fischer with the Wichita Animal Action League says Feline Panleukopenia Virus is highly contagious, easily transmitted and can be deadly in as little as 24 hours.
Weather Alert – Severe storms possible this evening
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - It’s a mild start to the day, with a few storms possible east of I-135 this morning as a weak cold front dips south. Highs across the state will range from the 70s and 80s in northern and western Kansas and 90s in southern Kansas.
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Rain chances Saturday, unsettled stretch next week
Scattered rain chances are possible tonight and again on Saturday. Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman tracks the potential of an unsettled pattern arriving next week.
31 Lakeside Towns With Big Views and Low Housing Costs
Waterfront property has a reputation for pricing out anyone without a serious budget, and along plenty of shorelines that reputation is well earned. But a meaningful number of American lake towns never got caught up in that market, either because the lake itself is less famous, the region is less discovered, or the tow
12 Kansas Buffets Serving Up Huge Comfort Food Spreads This Fall
Cold evenings have a funny way of making a full buffet look like very sensible planning. Across Kansas, fall is when big comfort food spreads really earn their moment. Warm plates, generous portions, and plenty of familiar favorites can turn dinner into the easiest decision of the day. There is...
Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff
Beginning at noon on Saturday, Sept. 26, the Wichita Wagonmasters will host their 2026 Downtown Chili Cookoff at Douglas Avenue and St. Francis.
Music Theatre Wichita seeks $1.5M in tax breaks to convert old school to new...
Music Theatre Wichita is seeking $1.5 million in city, county and state sales tax breaks to renovate a former Wichita school building at 640 N. Emporia as it plans to move out of Century II Performing Arts Center. Music Theatre Wichita plans to continue holding its summer shows at Century II but will move its administr
