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Wichita State downs Tulane for 6th-straight win

Wichita State continues to be the hottest team in the American as they racked up a 78-67 win over Tulane Sunday afternoon in Charles Koch Arena.

The Complete History Of Learjet

The story of Learjet begins with William Powell Lear, an American inventor and entrepreneur with a passion for aviation. In 1960, Lear founded the Swiss American Aviation Corporation (SAAC) in Switzerland,

Inspiration and Legacy in Black History

"I read a quote by Mark Twain once where he said if you find a job you enjoy doing you never work a day in your life and that's the way I felt."

Bob Dylan Announces New Headlining Tour Dates in 2025

Bob Dylan has expanded his 2025 tour schedule with a new batch of headlining tour dates dates. See the full list of his upcoming shows.

Mark Lynn Taylor

Mark Lynn Taylor, Emporia, Kansas, died January 30, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was 79 years old.

Bob Dylan tour: First 2025 dates announced in these US cities

Bob Dylan announced the first leg of shows in 2025, with stops in these smaller U.S. cities. Here's what fans should know.

Wichita’s Riverfront Stadium gets a new name

The home of the Wichita Wind Surge is getting a new name. Riverfront Stadium will now be called Equity Bank Park.

Crews on scene of fire in Oaklawn neighborhood

Wichita Fire Departments are on the scene of a house fire in the Oaklawn neighborhood, Sedgwick County dispatchers confirmed Saturday.

International students face uncertainty, urged to return to U.S. before Trump inauguration

With the presidential inauguration around the corner, some colleges across the country have issued travel advisories, urging international students to arrive before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Monday.

Wichita chip maker purchased by electronics company

Wichita microchip manufacturer Integra has been purchased by an electronics component company based in New York.

PREP – AVCTL II Winter Week 7 recap

Like the rest of the state of Kansas’ high school sports scene, the AVCTL II has seen its share of postponements and cancelations since the calendar turned to 2025, but also like the rest of the state of Kansas, the AVCTL II has seen its share of competitions get made up and completed.

Wichita man arrested for multiple protection order violations

Jeffrey Junkenmeier, 59, of Wichita, was arrested in Riley County for violating a protective order and making criminal threats. He remains confined in Riley County Jail with bond set at $25,000.

Discovering freedom and joy on the ice with Wichita's figure skating community

As renowned figure skaters from across the country descend on Wichita for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, we look at the community of people who've found a home on the ice right here.

Felton leads East Carolina against Wichita State after 30-point showing

East Carolina plays the Wichita State Shockers after RJ Felton scored 30 points in the Pirates' 69-60 loss to the North Texas Mean Green.

Wichita’s 'Rosie the Riveter' turns 100, family says they’re ‘truly blessed’

Connie Palacioz worked at Boeing during World War 2, riveting the B-29 and the now-refurbished “Doc.” The Newton native and aviation icon turned 100 years old on Thursday.

Umpire shortage in Texoma could lead to issues this baseball season

The Wichita Falls Umpire Association is short about 15 to 20 umpires from where they would like to be as baseball season approaches.

Wichita Ethics Board issues final report on complaint against Mayor Lily Wu

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The Wichita Ethics Board has issued its final decision on the complaint filed last fall against Mayor Lily Wu. The complaint was filed in October by International As

Wichita State wins 68-59 against Charlotte

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Corey Washington's 16 points helped Wichita State defeat Charlotte 68-59 on Tuesday night.

Wichita fashion designer's dress being worn at Inaugural ball

Hazel Stabler, a clothing designer for Buffalo Hunt Camp, has kept in touch with a high school friend who now lives in Virginia and has worked in politics for four decades.

Man serving time for Wichita murder dies in prison

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter A Wichita man serving time for a fatal 2023 shooting has died at the Lansing Correctional Facility. Corrections officials said 25-year-old Angel Pedro Lara died Wedn

Wichita, KS – Injury Accident Reported on 9300 Block of S Pattie

A motor vehicle collision resulting in injuries occurred in the 9300 block of S Pattie. Emergency responders and Wichita | Contact Police Accident Reports (888) 657-1460 for help if you were in this accident.

Suspect in girl's disappearance in Wichita County Jail

A man accused in the disappearance of a Wichita Falls girl in 2023 is now in the Wichita County Jail, according to jail and court records. Kyandrae Chretien, 29, was booked into jail Tuesday and ordered held without bail.

Lawsuit filed against Wichita gentlemen’s club over back wages

The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a federal lawsuit against Pleasures, 4849 S. West St, and its operating company, Mother’s Finest LTD, alleging wage violations affecting 80 female entertainers.

Global Aviation Tech Completes First Tamarack Winglet Milestone

Tamarack selected Global Aviation Tech because of the depth of its experience as an FAA-approved repair station, its aerospace engineering expertise and its “strong portfolio” as a Supplemental Type Certificate developer, Tamarack officials say. It also was selected because of its central Midwest location.

Comfort Food And Franchising: A Winning Combo At Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Freddy's Frozen Custard opened 40 new locations, enabling it to reach 550 outposts of which 514 are franchised and 36 company-owned.

Building permit issued for Webb Road Class A office project

According to city-county records, a new commercial building permit was issued Thursday for Zero Point Development LLC's 7,700 square-foot building project, which broke ground last fall on the northwest corner of Central and Webb Road. The nearly $1.1 million permit lists 503 N. Webb Road as the address.

Single vehicle rollover accident leads to secondary collision in Wichita County

Wichita County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a single vehicle rollover accident at US287 and the 6 Mile Cutoff. The accident also led to a secondary collision

“They could potentially invest $33 million and create 25 jobs to run the new lines”

They could potentially invest $33,000,000 and create 25 jobs to run the new lines”: Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce shared details on potential Sealed Air expansion

Wichita State vs. Charlotte Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – January 14

Tuesday’s game that pits the Wichita State Shockers (10-6, 0-3 AAC) against the Charlotte 49ers (7-10, 0-4 AAC) at Charles Koch Arena has a projected final score of 80-70 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Wichita State,

Woman arrested after intoxicated wreck on Broad Street

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - 35-year-old Tamika Garrett was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 9 after a wreck at the intersection of Broad Street and 9th Street. Officers on the scene found a white Nissan Pathfinder with damage to its front. Officers noted they found a Jell-O shot in the front seat of the car.

Beating death of homeless Wichita man leads to 24-year sentence

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — On Monday, a judge sentenced a Wichita man to almost 25 years in prison in connection to the murder of a homeless man. A jury convicted Abel Molina, 34, of second-degree murder for the beating death of 30-year-old Blake Barnes. The jury also convicted him of possession of meth.

Corridor Cross Checks: Iowa Heartlanders on a win streak

In this edition of Corridor Cross Checks, the discussion is on the Iowa Heartlanders and their five-game in streak. And an down-and-up weekend for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders.

Time to Melt with Milder Temperatures on Saturday

Skies will be clear and temperatures will be cold tonight as lows drop into the upper teens and 20s. Saturday looks good with sunny skies and highs in the 50s.

Eisenhower's Carter Pabst flips commitment from SDSU to Washington State

Eisenhower senior standout Carter Pabst announced on social media he's flipping his college commitment from South Dakota State to Washington State. Former SDSU football head coach Jimmy Rogers was named the new head coach of Washington State on Dec. 28, 2024 and Pabst will follow him to Pullman.

In downtown Wichita, Watermark West Rare Books is quietly preserving history

The 40-year-old bookstore downtown is hanging on, but it faces numerous challenges: the internet upended the book business, and, according to owner Phil McComish, rare book collecting is becoming less common.

Wichita Public Schools and other Kansas districts closed Friday

Multiple school districts have closed classes for Friday, citing these weather conditions. In addition, Wichita, Maize, Andover, Haysville, Goddard, Derby, Salina and Hutchinson are closed. Not every district is calling off classes on Friday. Some are under a two-hour delay.