Wichita city leaders, residents disagree on communication regarding changes to Bleckley Drive
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The City of Wichita is responding to concerns raised by residents regarding the stormwater drainage improvements along Bleckley Drive. On Tuesday, some of those who live in the area expressed their frustration about the lack of communication from the city regarding the extent of changes planned...
Families of DC crash victims file lawsuit; attorney says tragedy was avoidable
The families of two Kansas natives who died in the Jan. 29 collision between an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter in Washington, D.C., have filed a lawsuit against American Airlines.
Social Security changes put boomers at risk
A major change in how the Social Security Administration delivers benefits could expose millions of older Americans to a higher risk of fraud. SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano recently outlined plans to phase out paper checks and push more services online — a move that some experts warn could be dangerous for baby...
1 hurt in northeast Wichita shooting
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - One person was hospitalized after a late-night shooting in northeast Wichita. The shooting happened at around 11:30 p.m. Monday in the 7600 block of East. 21st Street North. Emergency dispatchers said a 23-year-old man was shot multiple times. He was taken to the hospital with serious...
Wichita police warn walkers and drivers as pedestrian crashes rise
Wichita police warn walkers and drivers as pedestrian crashes rise. Wichita police say pedestrian safety is a growing concern after the city recorded 85 crashes involving people on foot and bicycles so far this year.
Wellington man arrested in Hays bar for alleged battery
A Wellington man was arrested Sept. 14 on multiple charges, including alleged underage drinking at Chuck's, 507 W. Seventh St. Hays Police Lt. Brandon Hauptman said officers responded to a disturbance at the bar shortly after midnight, after staff allegedly caught 18-year-old Carter Gene Burnett of Wellington...
Wichita contractor sentenced to probation for deceiving customers
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Wichita construction contractor faces five years’ probation and must pay nearly $280,000 in restitution for failing to obtain proper licensure, failing to pull permits, and failing to complete work or provide materials for which he was paid in two separate transactions. The punishment...
Wichita shop in danger of closing instead has a new owner
There’s good news for Fit For A Queen fans. Not only has owner Pia Schwamman found someone to buy the shop — she’d announced this summer that she is retiring — but the new owner has the same vision she did when starting the shop in 2013. Devyn Koob wants to help women who wear plus sizes because there are few stores...
The ‘Westside Girls’ prove you can make new friends, no matter your age
For around eight years, a group of women at Kansas Christian Home in Newton has been a welcoming party for new residents.
Wichita Wagonmasters Chili Cookoff to take place in downtown Wichita
The Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, on Douglas and St. Francis Streets.

















