Wichita KS

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - It’s a stormy start to the day, with showers and storms across western and south central Kansas. Storms will eventually end late this morning, and we’ll be dry for the afternoon. Expect highs generally in the low 80s with mostly cloudy skies. Another round...

The city of Wichita could help fund Second Light , the city’s homeless shelter operated by a non-profit – but with caveats. At the center of a debate at a City Council workshop Tuesday was the number of beds at the shelter, and whether that was enough to enforce the city’s encampment ordinance . The ordinance requires

Wichita water treatment facility begins testing phase ahead of expected completion next fall. Wichita water partners updated council members today at their once-a-month workshop day.

A 15-year-old is facing several charges after Wichita police say he ran from officers, ditched a bag with a stolen gun, and then threatened to jump from a downtown rooftop. Andrew Ford with Wichita Police says what people did not see was how the situation started. After 6 p.m. last Tuesday, officers came out to reports

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Preparations are nearly complete for this year’s Wichita Open. But with storms and heat possible this week, organizers are hoping there’s no repeat of last year, when severe weather wreaked havoc at Crestview Country Club. The tournament looks a little different this year, with...

Wichita Public Schools is opening up some of its school buildings this summer to let members of the public see what needs could potentially be met with a $615 million bond issue. Every Tuesday evening through early August, the district will host a tour at a different school. This week’s...

The council will decide how much assessed property valuation the city will capture in 2027. The council cut the mill levy last year as they adopted the 2026 budget. The budget must be adopted by August 25.

Those were the words of nine-year-old Odai Shanah in a news interview that gained viral attention on social media. Odai was a witness to the horrific shooting that took place at the largest mosque in San Diego last month. In the video, we can all see a young boy recounting...

Wichita & Sedgwick County Fourth of July fireworks sales start soon. Learn local discharge rules, safety tips, and regulations for a safe Independence Day.

Kansas counties clean up severe weather, major flooding. Harper, Reno, Cowley, Sumner face storm damage, road closures, animal rescue.