Stormy start to Thursday; severe storms possible this evening
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Showers and storms continue to develop and move across northern and central Kansas this morning. Storms will move out by late morning, and skies will become partly cloudy. Expect highs today to range from the mid 80s to the low 90s across central Kansas; western Kansas will have highs in the 90s
Why Locals ADORE This Chic French Bistro in Wichita, Kansas
Open Mon-Thu 11 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–9 PM; Fri-Sat 11 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–10 PM; Sun 10 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–9 PM. In Wichita’s College Hill area, Georges French Bistro won over diners by making French cooking feel welcoming instead of intimidating. This...
The Enchantment cut down by AfterShocks in TBT
Whether it was a lack of chemistry, Donovan Dent’s last minute withdrawal or just drawing the unfortunate card of facing the defending TBT champions in the opening round — The Enchantment appeared simply outmatched during their first game of TBT play on Monday night. The Enchantment were trying...
Wichita Fire performs decades-old tradition to thank community for new truck
"It's extremely expensive to buy fire trucks, and we equally want the community to know how much we appreciate their support to give us the equipment to do our job."
Survivor story: Premature giraffe calf continues to hit milestones at Tanganyika Wildlife Park
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A baby giraffe whose survival story gained thousands of fans well beyond the Wichita area continues to reach milestones at Tanganyika Wildlife Park. Last week, 12 News shared the story of the premature calf, delivered via C-section to a mother who couldn’t survive her illness. The early prognosis
WPD’s Homeless Outreach Team warns of extreme heat
Officers try to connect unhoused people with resources.
Two men hospitalized in Wichita after fight, shooting in Arkansas City
A fight between two men escalated into a shooting that sent both men to the hospital in Wichita on Tuesday night, police say.
Weather Alert – Storm chances this week, dangerous heat this weekend
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Scattered storms are expected across Kansas for the next couple of days, then we will dry out as the heat intensifies this weekend. Storms will move across northern Kansas tonight with some isolated activity possible across south central and southeast Kansas by Thursday morning. The risk of sever
Sedgwick County taxpayers sound off on possible property tax hike for Intrust Bank Arena
Editor’s Note: Commissioner Howell says KWCH misquoted him and that he does not support a property tax increase for Intrust Bank Arena. This story has been updated to reflect his statement. Sedgwick County is considering another property tax increase for maintenance costs at Intrust Bank Arena despite having more...
Wichita cocktail lounge updates: One closes, one to open this weekend after delay
A nightclub that originally was to open last month on Douglas in downtown Wichita is finally ready — and another one is closed after a short run. First, the closure: In case you hadn’t already noticed, cocktail bar The James & Rye at 917 E. Douglas closed its doors several weeks ago, not long after celebrating its one-
