Wichita church packs 100,000 meals for local and international distribution
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Risen Savior Lutheran Church packed 100,000 meals through its outreach program, with half going to Haiti and the other half distributed locally through the Wichita food bank. “We packed 100,000 meals with the outreach program, and 50,000 of those meals went to Haiti, and then 50,000...
‘Not guilty’ plea entered for man accused in DUI crash that killed 3, including...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A man charged in a June 11 triple-fatal DUI crash in Butler County waived his right to a preliminary hearing as attorneys entered a “not guilty” plea on his behalf. A jury trial in the case against Tyler Beauclaire is tentatively set for March 10.
Man dead after being hit by vehicle near 21st and Woodlawn
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A man is dead after being hit by a vehicle near 21st Street North and Woodlawn. At the scene, Wichita Police Sgt. Jordan Edison described the man who died as being in his 50s or 60s. The collision was reported a little after 7 p.m. Early...
Wichita mourns loss of trailblazer Jo Brown, first black woman on school board, at...
People around Wichita and beyond are remembering a woman who helped shape the city at a key moment in time. Josephine Brown, known as Jo to so many, was the first black woman to serve on the Wichita school board, and her family says her impact reached far beyond just any one title. She died at age 96.
Driver airlifted to Wichita hospital after three-car crash in Salina
The Salina Police Department said it responded to the crash in the 2000 block of Centennial Rd. just before 11 a.m.
Hays man dies after being struck while crossing street, investigation underway
The Hays Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle Saturday night died.
Goodland stabbing: Victim in stable condition, suspect in custody
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A person was airlifted to a hospital after being stabbed in Goodland on Saturday night. Around 9:45 p.m., the Goodland Police Department was called to a residence near 14th Street and Syracuse Avenue for a report of a stabbing related to a domestic altercation. The victim was taken to a local […]
Wichita police to deploy new drone hive over downtown area to help deter crime
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita police are working on a new drone hive that will be used to help them on active calls throughout Old Town and downtown. The Wichita City Council approved the QuikTrip donation during its Dec. 23 council meeting. The Drones First Responder Hive will cost $654,368, paid for by QuikTrip....
Wichita nonprofits see surge in uninsured patients after ACA subsidies expire
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - People who had health insurance just weeks ago are now calling Wichita nonprofits asking for help as the ripple effect from expired Affordable Care Act subsidies takes hold. Organizations like Carin Health say they are already seeing an increase of uninsured patients. “We are already seeing...
Grass fire extinguished in rural Kansas amid ‘extremely dry’ conditions
The Kingman Fire Department said it was able to stop the flames before they reached the landowner's home.
