Prison for Kan. woman over false crime in space claim against NASA astronaut
HOUSTON – A 51-year-old resident of Sedgwick County, Kansas, has been ordered to federal prison for making false, fictitious and fraudulent statements and representations to law enforcement, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Heather Worden pleaded guilty Nov. 14, 2025.U.S. District Judge Alfred H. Bennett...
Andover’s Emerie Schartz tees up a third straight spot on U.S. National Junior Team
One of the best junior golfers in the country lives right here in Kansas. Andover senior Emerie Schartz is making major noise on the golf circuit, earning herself a spot among the best in the country. From Wichita to the winner's circle, Schartz is making a big name on the...
Valentine’s Day, When Our Thoughts Turn to Lufu
We explore all sorts of love and love-related words as we honor St. Valentine (and some other unexpected saints). You're Saying It Wrong was recorded and produced at KMUW studios and is part of the NPR Podcast Network. Thanks to our language experts, Kathy Petras and Ross Petras. You can follow them at their website:...
Wellington girls, Collegiate boys roll to blowout wins
WICHITA, Kan. (Catch it Kansas) - For half a quarter, the defending Class 4A girls state champions, the Wellington Crusaders, were in a dogfight against Wichita Collegiate on Friday night. The two teams traded baskets to start the contest. Collegiate’s Lucy Voloch hit a basket to draw the Spartans within...
Starkey Leads LHS Bowling at Great Bend and Andover
Varsity Boys- 2725 total pinfall Sam King high series- 568 and high game 232. JV Boys- 2090 total pinfall, Alex Reever high series- 458 and high game of 168. Varsity Girls- 2127 total pinfall, Shanna Starkey finished 3rd overall with a high series of 446 and high game of 170.
Colby wins 4A Girls Super Regional title; 12 area wrestlers qualify for state
Augusta, Kan. (westernkansasnews.com)–Over 30 teams made their way to Augusta on Friday and Saturday for the Class 4A Super Regional at Augusta High School. It was the second year of the super regional in Class 4A, as the top eight wrestlers in each weight class qualify for the state tournament in Salina February...
Kansas Weather This Week: Remembering 2021 Arctic Outbreak
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wichita, KS – On this date in 2021, Kansas was locked in one of the most historic Arctic outbreaks seen across the Plains in decades, with prolonged subfreezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills...
A.M. fog and low clouds, then sunny and warmer
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Areas of fog and low clouds will be possible through mid-morning, then a warming trend is expected over the next few days. Patchy fog will be possible across southwest, central, and eastern Kansas through morning. Visibility could drop below a half mile at times in dense fog.
WATCH: Jordan Stolz sets 500m Olympic record, wins 2nd gold medal
U.S. speed skater Jordan Stolz set another record on Saturday and won his second gold medal.
Wichita, KS – Flood Warning: 2–4 Inches Of Rain Until 1:30 PM Saturday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wichita, Kansas – Flooding is occurring across South Central Kansas, prompting an active warning until 1:30 PM CST Saturday. According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, excessive rainfall has led...
