Wichita KS

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - 12 News anchor Michael Schwanke is moderated a forum in a contested race for Kansas’ Fourth Congressional District on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Incumbent Ron Estes, a Republican, faces challengers in Democrat Katy Tyndell and Libertarian Drew Cranmer. Estes has represented the congressional district that includes Wichita in the U.S. House of Representatives since first being sworn in in 2017.

Thanks to the 3-year adjustment plan passed last December, water bills for low-use customers will increase to $71.15 in 2027.

Standing on a platform outside his bus, Hamilton took aim at the policies of President Donald Trump and criticized Marshall for supporting them.

The Goddard cross country team was supposed to be racing for a trip to state Saturday morning. Instead, its runners were stranded on the shoulder of K-96, wondering if they would even make it to the starting line. As the team traveled west toward the Class 5A regional championships in Great Bend, alarms suddenly began blaring inside the bus near the Nickerson exit, still an hour from their destination. The driver pulled over, inspected the bus and returned with news that made everyone’s heart si

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Members of the community are stepping up to help those affected by the tragedy at Stryker Sports Complex on Oct. 17. Hours after the incident, Alex Harb, the owner of Meddys, decided the restaurant chain was going to help. With a goal of $100,000, locations in...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Maize Police Department is investigating a string of thefts in neighborhoods near 45th Street North and Maize Road where thieves stole property from several unlocked vehicles. Police reported making one arrest in connection with their investigation into the property crimes reported between 1 and 2...

Central and southern Kansas face changing conditions as rain chances increase for Halloween.

A crash between a car and a Wichita Fire Department truck left a 79-year-old man dead.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Students at East High School are on a mission to show off their skills, and they’re hoping old shoes will get them there. “We’re raising money for our state and national competitions for Skills USA,” said Aaron Haselwood, a teacher at the school. “Instead of asking for money, because we know money is tight right now, we decided to do a shoe drive fundraiser.”

Attendees got to explore historic and top-of-the-line aircraft and see the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds in action.