Kansan identified as fatal New Mexico plane crash victim; investigation ongoing
New Mexico authorities have confirmed that 63-year-old Deborah Rhinesmith of Kansas was the small-plane pilot who was killed Friday when a single-engine aircraft headed from Wichita crashed onto a golf course in Albuquerque. The incident, which is being reported as an accident by the Federal Aviation Administration,...
Endangered advisory canceled; Wichita teen found safe after deadly shooting
An endangered persons advisory has been canceled for a missing Wichita teen after a Sunday night homicide in southeast Kansas. The teen has been located safe.
Weather Alert – Severe storms likely for south central Kansas today
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - It’s another mild morning across Kansas with wake-up temperatures in the 40s and 50s. Like Monday, afternoon temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s will challenge record highs, though Wichita will need to reach 85 degrees to tie the record high from 1989. An...
Kansas man charged with second-degree murder in homicide
(KSNF/KODE) — Kansas authorities arrest a man in connection to one of two weekend homicides. William “Bud” Wescott, 52, of Coyville, is being held in the Wilson County Jail, charged with second-degree murder. FOUR STATES CRIME…. Wilson County Sheriff deputies responded to 2105 Second Street in Coyville...
Investigation leads to $70K judgment against mobile home dealers in Wichita area
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that an investigation led to a more-than $70,000 judgment against a couple acting as mobile home dealers. The judgement found Zachary and Krystle Storm guilt of “engaging in ‘unconscionable’ and ‘deceptive’ acts” following the...
Kansas Weather Alert: Wichita and Topeka Residents Urged to Prepare for Tornado Risk as...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wichita, Kansas – As spring storm systems strengthen across the United States, emergency officials are urging Kansas residents to review tornado safety plans now as severe weather threats increase across...
Mayor Wu’s 2026 State of the City addresses how to mend distrust in the...
Mayor Wu's 2026 State of the City addresses how to mend distrust in the city. City officials and Wichitans filled the Century II Convention Hall to hear from Mayor Wu about what's been accomplished in Wichita over the past year, but also to look ahead at what needs to happen next.
Glaze of Glory: local donut shop bracket contest
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Introducing our next contest... Glaze of Glory! We’re looking for the best donuts in the Wichita area, and we are having YOU vote! The bracket challenge will run March 16 through April 10th. Every week, we will be airing a highlight of one of the donut shops per round on our Kansas Now show at...
Asia Cymone Smith bids farewell to KSN after three years
We wish Asia the best as she takes a big step in her career!
Sedgwick County judge orders mobile home dealer to pay $70,000 judgment
Zachary and Krystle Storm, who operated Twister City Mobile homes, were found to have committed five violations of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act.

















