Wichita-area departments preposition ahead of wildfire threat
The Sedgwick County Wildland Taskforce was activated to stage in northwest Kansas in preparation for the forecast high fire danger.
Kansas’ Once-Thriving Shopping Center Is Now A Recently Abandoned, Eerie Wichita Location
It's always a bit unsettling to encounter abandoned buildings in the heart of an urban center, particularly ones that were once bustling hubs like the Boulevard Plaza in Wichita, Kansas' bustling yet wildly underrated city. J.W. and R.W. Womer developed this shopping center, which was designed by architect S.S....
Sedgwick County suspends data center permits for 90 days
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Over the past year many communities in Kansas have voiced their concerns over data centers coming to their area. Now Sedgwick County is taking action, passing a resolution suspending the issuance and consideration of any building or conditional use permits that involve data centers for the next...
Former news anchor found incompetent to stand trial in mother’s death
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Proceedings have been suspended in the case of a former news anchor charged in the death of her 80-year-old mother after a doctor determined she is unable to stand trial due to her schizophrenia diagnosis. Angelynn Mock is charged with first-degree murder in the death of...
Video shows armed robbery of west Wichita gas station and arrest of suspect
Wichita police released surveillance and drone footage showing the Jan. 2 armed robbery of a west Wichita gas station and then the arrest of a man nearby. Charles Scott Jr., 46, who remains jailed since his arrest, was charged Jan. 6 with aggravated robbery armed with a dangerous weapon. The robbery happened at 5:21...
Largest cargo plane in the world – 1 of 25 – Antonov An-124
TULSA, Okla. to WICHITA, Kan. (KOAM) — Thr largest cargo aircraft in the world — one of only 25 landed in Tulsa on Wednesday then flew to Wichita today.
Man critically injured in shooting near Harry and Edgemoor, 3 arrested
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A man taken to a local hospital in critical condition suffered multiple gunshot wounds in a southeast Wichita neighborhood near Harry and Edgemoor. The shooting led to three arrests in the early stages of the investigation. The initial emergency call came out at about 7:30 p.m....
Preliminary Hearing: Kan. murder suspect arrested after standoff
SEDGWICK COUNTY— A Kansas man accused of killing a man in July will return to court Wednesday. Andrew Presley, 31, will appear in Judge Roger Woods courtroom for a preliminary hearing, according to the Sedgwick County District attorney's office. He was charged with second degree murder in the death of 32-year-old...
Endowment set up for Alzheimer’s and dementia research at Wichita’s KU Med
The endowment is a gift from Wichita-based Comfort Care Homes, a provider of dementia care.
More gusty winds ahead
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Get ready for more days with gusty winds across Kansas for the rest of the week and into the weekend. It will be a cold start to the day on Thursday with morning low temperatures in the 20s. Afternoon highs will be warmer than today with temperatures topping out in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
