Nine guns seized after a large teen party in W. Wichita
Wichita police recovered nine firearms, including a stolen handgun, at a large teen party in a short-term rental property.
Three KCK homicide suspects arrested after pursuit ends near Newton
NEWTON, Kan. — Three Kansas City, Kansas, homicide suspects were arrested Sunday night after a pursuit ended along Interstate 135 near Newton, according to the Newton Police Department. Newton police and the Harvey County Sheriff’s Office were notified at about 11:08 p.m. that a vehicle connected to a Kansas...
Bell Textron Lays Off 285 As MV-75 Transition Pressures Mount
Bell Textron has laid off approximately 285 employees across facilities in Fort Worth, Amarillo, Texas, and Wichita, Kansas, as the company adjusts staffing levels and transitions from development into production on key military programs. According to a Star-Telegram report, The reductions, confirmed through company st
Can your damaged tree be saved after Kansas storms? Here’s what experts say
After a powerful storm brought a night of thunder, flash flooding and strong winds to central and eastern Kansas, many residents woke up to damaged or downed trees in their yards. Whether you experienced minor or severe tree damage, Kansas State University extension agents have advice for how to safely clean up, evalua
Guide to World Cup events in Wichita
The week is finally upon us. All the years of planning and now the 2026 World Cup starts in just a few days. With 48 teams playing in 104 matches throughout North America, this is the biggest FIFA World Cup ever. Most notably, a handful of games will be taking...
Heat, wind, and sunshine
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Here we go again. Another windy, hot, and humid day will be immediately followed by strong to severe storms this evening. Highs today in the middle 90s will feel like 100 to 105 degrees when you factor in the humidity. Strenuous outdoor activities should be avoided during the afternoon, and if yo
These Wichita restaurants recently announced openings, closings, expansions
Wichita’s dining scene has, as always, been busy lately. Here’s a rundown of the openings, closings and expansion plans that have been announced over the past five weeks: Just-opened restaurant: Himalayan Sherpa Indian & Nepali Cuisine opened Tuesday, June 9, at the former DeFazio’s building at 2706 N. Amidon. The owne
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Stormy stretch through the end of the week
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in place for parts of Kansas through 10 PM Tuesday. Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman tracks multiple rounds of severe through the end of the week.
‘Bobby Bones Show’ helps Kansas barbecue team go to national competitions
Campus High School teacher Brooke Ward sent Bobby Bones an Instagram message about what her students do, and within 30 minutes, she got a reply.
Haysville’s ‘Watermelon Man’ Kenneth Simons dead at 92
If you wanted the best watermelon in Sedgwick County, there was only one place to go, the Watermelon Man.
