Wichita woman found guilty in DUI death of 71-year-old veteran
Valerie Palace was convicted by a jury of involuntary manslaughter and aggravated battery while driving under the influence in the death of Billy Wineinger.
Wichita police find no explosive after building evacuated
The Wichita Police Department was called to the report of a suspicious device Monday.
Trial to begin in the Halloween killing of 13-year-old Kan. boy
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in connection with a shooting on Halloween that left a 13-year-old boy dead is due back in court on Monday,. Jermal Campbell, 19, is scheduled to face a trial in Jeffrey Goering’s courtroom, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. He...
Convention center improvements can find favor with wide swath of voters
Convention centers and their viability were big news in three Midwestern cities this spring. Omaha, Nebraska, officials have been celebrating a milestone in their $200 million convention center expansion project: the topping out of the refurbished CHI Health Center. Half the funding for the downtown center, expected to open in fall 2027, is coming from voter-approved general obligation bonds, while the other half...
A quiet & mild Monday across Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Last night’s storms are exiting the area and the day ahead looks dry with decreasing clouds. Wake-up temperatures in the 40s and 50s will eventually climb into the lower to middle 70s this afternoon, which is near normal for late April. Both Tuesday and Wednesday...
Wichita tattoo shop raises thousands for abuse survivors
Addictions in Ink hosted its second annual Tattoos for Change event on Saturday, raising thousands of dollars for the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center.
NAMI Wichita draws community support for mental health awareness
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The weather held up long enough on Sunday for the first walk event hosted by NAMI Wichita at Sedgwick County Park. The free NAMIWalks event was aimed at raising awareness for mental health. Sunday’s walk event was just under a mile and also served a fundraiser....
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Heals With VR
Today, I salute Army Veteran Jeffrey Brunnelson. After multiple strokes in 2007 left him with lasting physical challenges, Brunnelson transformed his life, but he didn’t do it alone. With support from the VA, he improved his health, lowering his Type II diabetes A1C through better nutrition, medication, and exercise. He also embraced virtual reality, using programs like Real VR Fishing, guided meditation, and virtual...
Ransomware attacks affect 2 senior care providers
Wichita, KS-based senior living company Legend Senior Living and San Diego-based home health provider Buena Vista Management Services, doing business as Winward Life Care, this month confirmed ransomware attacks that occurred in December. Meanwhile, Legend Senior Living also notified residents April 10, saying that a forensic review completed last month...
Andover marks 35 years since deadly F-5 tornado tore through Kansas
ANDOVER, Kan. (KWCH) - It has been 35 years since a massive F-5 tornado tore through Andover, killing 17 people and leaving neighborhoods in ruins as homes were destroyed and families’ lives were upended. The tornado began just southeast of Clearwater, tearing its way through the plains. By the...

















