Collegiate Spartans crowned state champs for first time in a decade
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Catch it Kansas) - For the first time since 2016, the one seed, Wichita Collegiate, made their appearance in the 3A Boys State title game. The Spartans were set to face Burlington, the team that shocked the bracket, taking down the reigning champs, the Hesston Swathers. At the...
Electricians union addresses misconceptions about proposed Sedgwick County data centers
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As Sedgwick County leaders weigh decisions on proposed data centers, a local electricians union is pushing back on what it calls misconceptions about the projects. Hundreds of residents attended a town hall this week to voice concerns, with farmers among those most vocal in their opposition.
Delano St. Patrick’s Day parade draws large crowd in first year as common consumption...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Bagpipes added to the ambiance Saturday morning at the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Delano. The warm weather and clear skies brought out spectators dressed in green including a pair of friends, Bob McKedy and Chad Bolan, who showed up with dyed beards. “We do...
WSU student groups face funding cuts as Kansas lawmakers expand DEI compliance requirements
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansas lawmakers have expanded the state’s diversity, equity and inclusion cuts to include student governments at public universities, requiring them to review and comply with restrictions on the student organizations they oversee. At Wichita State University, student leaders say the changes...
Harvey County Appraisers Office to move
The Harvey County Appraiser’s Office will be closed March 18-24 as it moves its offices from the Harvey County Courthouse to the County-owned building at 215 S. Pine St. in Newton. The Appraiser’s Office anticipates reopening to the public at Pine Street in its third-floor office space March 25....
Affidavit: Suspect called 911 to report he shot someone in American Legion parking lot
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - New court documents reveal more details about the deadly shooting on March 2 in the parking lot of American Legion Post 273 in north Wichita. According to the newly released affidavit, the suspect Tristan Miles, called 911 to report that he shot “Darnell.” Wichita Police identified the victim...
McPherson College students embark on epic Route 66 road trip
The group will leave Kansas, connecting up with the fabled highway Route 66, making their way to the highway's western end at the Santa Monica Pier in California.
KAPAUN SURVIVES: Dalian’s block leads Crusaders to state title game
WICHITA, Kan. (Catch It Kansas) - The Kapaun Mount Carmel Crusaders came into Thursday night’s Class 5A semifinal game against Topeka Seaman as two-time defending state champions and riding a 43 game win streak. The streak barely extended to 44 with the 54-52 win that wasn’t settled until the final buzzer. Kapaun...
Largest Freddy’s Franchisee Surpasses 130 Locations With Acquisition of Another Franchisee
JRI Hospitality grew its portfolio to more than 130 units with the acquisition of another Midwestern Freddy's operator. The largest Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers franchisee took over a bigger share of the system by acquiring another 43 locations. JRI Hospitality, which owned nearly 90 locations, bought...
JJ’s That’s Awesome: A Wichita Rescue Shows Compassion Knows No Species
Today, the AWESOME is found in Wichita. Wichita Animal Action League does amazing work for Animal Welfare in the Wichita area, but it was a recent act for human welfare that really speaks volumes to the types of humans volunteering for WAAL. In a post on Facebook, they talked about an unhoused man named Devin, who...
