With bond vote underway, school closures remain a sore spot for some Wichita neighborhoods
Some community members say they intend to vote against the Wichita school district’s proposed $615 million bond issue because of the district’s plans to close schools. That includes some who are concerned that the closures are especially impacting historically Black neighborhoods in northeast Wichita. The Wichita school board...
Wet start to the work week for some
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - It is a wet start to the work week, mainly across north and west and Kansas, and rain is likely in those areas through tonight. The Wichita area will not get wet until this evening, but the rain showers will hang around south central Kansas through Tuesday morning.
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Damp start to the workweek with cool temps
Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman says rain continues to favor the western half of Kansas the next 24 hours before tracking east. More rain could arrive by Halloween.
Derby church hosts accessible Trunk or Treat designed for special needs children
DERBY, Kan. (KWCH) - With Halloween about a week away, one Derby church is working to make it accessible for everyone. South Rock Christian Church in Derby has hosted its ‘Be the Light Trunk or Treat’ event for the past few years to create an opportunity for people from all walks of life to enjoy the festivities.
3 Kansans among America’s 400 richest in 2026, worth a combined $102.1 billion
Three Kansas residents landed on Forbes’ 2026 list of the 400 Richest People in America, with a combined net worth of $102.1 billion. The annual report found that this year’s list is worth a combined $8 trillion — the highest in the report’s 45-year history. Charles...
West-side Mexican restaurant is closed while owner moves it to a bigger spot
A west-side Wichita Mexican restaurant will be closed this week as its owner relocates it to a new address. Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant , which has been operated at 602 N. Tyler for nearly eight years, is moving to a bigger spot less than half a mile away. The restaurant is taking over the space at 756 N. Tyler that over the years has been home to Red Mesa Grill, Augustino Brewing Company, T he Angry Elephant, L ito’s and E clipse Bar & Grill Owner Pedro Guevara had been waiting on a few
Two killed in head-on motorcycle in southeast Kansas
The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. near the junction of U.S. Highway 166 and U.S. Highway 75 North in Montgomery County, about 1 ½ miles north of the Kansas-Oklahoma state line.
1 arrested at Frontiers in Flight Air Show at McConnell Air Force Base
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Multiple incidents took place at the Frontiers in Flight Air Show at McConnell Air Force Base on Saturday. The base confirmed one person was arrested, saying that the person was attempting to access the base at around 3:15 p.m. They were apprehended after refusing to stop at the west gate, leading security to stop the vehicle just beyond the gate.
Early voting hits its stride in Sedgwick County
As of Friday afternoon, more than 15,000 Sedgwick County residents have cast an advance ballot in person, while roughly 8,300 people have submitted a mail ballot.
Kansas Weather: Rain Returns Sunday Night, Lasts Into Tuesday Oct 27
Showers develop Sunday night across central Kansas, with scattered rain continuing into early Tuesday.
