‘Somewhere in Winter’ kicks off in Downtown Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Though Thanksgiving Day has come and gone, Wichitans aren’t waiting until Christmas time to keep the celebrations going. The Somewhere in Winter Festival started Thursday in downtown Wichita, a new step for Movement Musick – the same organization that holds the Somewhere Fest & Conference in...
Derby High School band to perform in Chicago Thanksgiving parade
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Derby High School marching band will perform in the 91st Chicago Thanksgiving Parade Thursday morning. The group arrived on Tuesday and has been rehearsing and exploring Chicago. Band members are wearing green sweatshirts with “Derby Band” across the front. Earning a spot in...
AAA warns against unsafe driving, theft this Black Friday
WICHITA, Kan. (WIBW) - Black Friday is here, and AAA is warning people of unsafe driving habits and theft. According to AAA, holiday retail sales are expected to beat $1 trillion for the first time ever, and they’re reminding shoppers to be safe. “Traffic will be heavy around shopping...
Local company steps in to clean homes exposed to concrete dust in Riverside neighborhood
Local company steps in to clean homes exposed to concrete dust in Riverside neighborhood. For this Thanksgiving holiday, two local companies gave the people living in the Riverside Neighborhood something to be thankful for -- the cleanup of all 22 homes recently affected by concrete dust that covered the entire...
KBI looking for missing 76-year-old Cheney woman
The KBI said she is likely driving a black 2019 Dodge Caravan.
Wichita, KS Weather Update: Friday Rain, Blustery Weekend, and Early December Snow Tease Ahead
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Topeka, KS – A chilly wind slides across the plains this morning, carrying the first real hints of winter. After a mild start, Kansas will shift quickly into a colder, more unsettled pattern heading into...
A big-time boy band will make its first-ever stop in Wichita this week
It’s Jonas Brothers week in Wichita! It’s Jonas Brothers week in Wichita!. Yes, Thanksgiving is over, and holiday events are filling up the entertainment calendar. But the big news this week is the arrival of Jonas Brothers in Wichita for the first time ever. The trio will perform a concert at Intrust Bank Arena on...
Narrowing Douglas a $7 million waste, but City Hall’s not listening | Opinion
“Call me a skeptic. I’ve lived here long enough that we’ve gone through numerous renditions of Douglas getting wider and narrower and wider and narrower and now we’re back to narrowing Douglas. I struggle with what we’re trying to achieve, turning it back into three lanes and encouraging more congestion along that...
Wichita boy delivers cookies to first responders working on Thanksgiving
The Wichita Police and Fire Foundation says 10-year-old Luke raised money all by himself to purchase cookies. He delivered boxes to 11 fire stations on Thanksgiving Day.
Gratitude in Wichita: A Thanksgiving Reflection
As the nation celebrates Thanksgiving, the community of Wichita is taking a moment to reflect on what they are grateful for. The question posed on social media, "Good morning, Wichita! What are you thankful for?" has sparked a wave of heartfelt responses from locals, revealing a deep sense of gratitude and...
