Learjet group sets sky-high goal: Volunteers restoring first Learjet ever sold to flying condition
Allen Goodwin remembers the thrill of piloting a Lear Jet Model 23 made in Wichita during the 1960s. “Those of us who flew 23s for a living — it was a beautiful piece of engineering,” said Goodwin, a former test pilot for Learjet. “You either wanted to fly this one or a G2 (Gulfstream II). They went faster than...
Fall prevention program stops painful cycle
DERBY — Once an older person falls, the chances of it happening again are almost twice as likely. But an innovative fall prevention program here is bucking that statistic. So far, none of the Derby seniors who’ve been helped by the Fall Prevention Coalition have experienced a second fall.
Central Spray Foam of Wichita Expands Energy-Efficient Insulation Solutions With Blown-In Insulation
As energy efficiency becomes a growing priority for Wichita homeowners, insulation strategies are rapidly moving beyond one-size-fits-all solutions. Responding to that shift, Central Spray Foam of Wichita has introduced blown-in insulation, giving homeowners an immediate way to improve coverage, reduce energy waste,...
Anne Wilson to Headline Winter Jam in Wichita, Kansas
Christian music artist Anne Wilson is set to headline Winter Jam 2026 in Wichita, Kansas, on January 30. This event promises to bring together music lovers from across the region, fostering community spirit and engagement. Following her Wichita performance, Wilson will continue her tour, celebrating her latest album...
Wichita celebrates life of Army veteran, business owner Paul White, Sr.
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita community celebrated the life of Paul White, Sr. on Saturday. The Army veteran and longtime business owner died on Jan. 17. His family and friends gathered at St. Mark United Methodist Church to honor his legacy through song and praise. White founded the P&P...
Much warmer Sunday
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A rapid warm up is expected on Sunday with warmer weather expected to last throughout all of the upcoming week. It will be a cold start to the day on Sunday with morning low temperatures in the teens to near 20 degrees. Afternoon highs will soar to near 50 degrees over central and eastern...
Pizzeria opening across from East High will offer a different type of pie
Wichita has access to Neapolitan-style pizza at Piatto . It can get Detroit-style pizza at Good Company Taps & Spirits . And it will be able to sample Arkansas-style pizza when the new Pinnacle Pizza opens later this month at 832 N. Webb Road. Now Wichita — the birthplace of Pizza Hut — is about to get a pizza...
Kansas Weather Alert: Limited Snow/Rain Ahead for Wichita, Topeka Feb 5–9
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wichita, Kansas – Kansas heads into the Feb 5–9 period under a milder-than-normal and largely dry weather pattern, offering a break from harsher winter conditions and limiting the risk for snow or rain...
Wichita aerospace professionals ratify Boeing contract
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The union representing about 1,600 Wichita aerospace professionals has ratified a 4.8-year contract with Boeing. The contract was approved by a 671 to 111 vote of dues-paying members of SPEEA’s Wichita Technical & Professional Unit, or WTPU. Voting was conducted online and in-person over the...
Unusual debate shows better way to handle Wichita 1% sales tax flap | Opinion
It’s been a weird week for sales taxes in Wichita, as local citizens grapple with an upcoming March 3 vote on whether to impose a 1% tax on their purchases. It started out with the people who proposed the tax, a well-funded but heretofore unknown entity called Wichita Forward, running TV commercials equating...
