A lingering shower possible Friday
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The last gasp at some rain will come through Friday afternoon, but it will be very hit and miss and many areas won’t see a drop. It comes just ahead of a nice weekend for most of Kansas as rain will be back on hold for Saturday and Sunday.
Mental Health America to take over operation of Wichita homeless shelter
In an announcement on Thursday, Second Light said the current shelter operator, HumanKind Ministries, will step back to focus on affordable housing solutions.
Catholic Charities’ Foster Grandparent Program is ‘a gift’ to old and young alike
The Catholic Charities Foster Grandparent Program recognized its volunteers at an event in downtown Wichita on Thursday.
Over $460,000 available to address sewage and stormwater needs in Kansas
The funding comes from the EPA's Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program.
Brother arrested in connection with teen’s shooting death in Oaklawn
The 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of two counts of felony criminal possession of a weapon and one count of aggravated child endangerment.
The chain restaurant invasion of Wichita continues
Chain restaurants love Wichita, and a couple of new ones will be making their way to town. One is Ugly Dumpling, which is part of a New Jersey-based chain that serves Shanghai-style street food favorites like dumplings, wontons and bao. The restaurant is taking over the spot at 13th and Greenwich that Jose Pepper’s exited in March. Ugly Dumpling should be open...
Mothers Day at Chicken N Pickle Deal
If you are looking for an easy and fun way to celebrate Mother’s Day in Wichita, this is one of those events that feels special without being overcomplicated. Chicken N Pickle Wichita is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch that is all about good food, time together, and a few extra perks just for Mom.
Newstalk Spring Community Kick-Off
DT Unity and Gary Kinard share about the Spring Community Kick-Off to bring people together for a night of music and golf.
Inmate dies in hospice care at Sedgwick County Jail
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office said an 80-year-old inmate died at the Sedgwick County Jail. The inmate, a Goddard man, died in hospice care after battling multiple chronic illnesses. He had been in custody since Jan. 15 on charges of rape and four counts of...
‘Game changer’ service makes it easier for Wichita tenants with housing vouchers find homes
When affordable housing is scarce, a common barrier for low-income or homeless would-be tenants is finding a place that accepts housing vouchers. Housing vouchers are subsidies provided by the federal government to help low-income families, the elderly, veterans, the disabled and the homeless be able to afford housing in the private market. But many of those who receive support can’t find...
