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Custom Bottle Labels: Elevating Your Product's Appeal

A well-crafted label with clear, high-quality design speaks volumes.

Does AI Trader Outperform Human Traders In The Long Run?

Does AI trader outperform human trader in the long run?

The 17 Best Restaurants in Wichita, Kansas

The famed loose meat sandwich at a century-old burger spot, "Wichitalian" manicotti at the oldest Italian restaurant in town, and more of a longtime local food journalist’s favorite Wichita spots

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.

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."

Legacy basketball wins first District Championship in school history

The Wichita Falls Legacy Leopards basketball team defeated Abilene Wylie Tuesday to win their first ever district championship.

Fort Riley soldier sentenced to 3½ years in prison for driving drunk, killing off-duty police officer

Pvt. Gage Kaiser, 20, of Fort Riley was sentenced to 3½ years in prison after pleading guilty to driving drunk and killing an off-duty police officer on a rural Kansas road.

Enough Speculation: The Twins Already Have Their Answer at First Base

There have been several names mentioned as potential Twins first base options. In reality, the choice should be really easy.

Winter storm warnings now cover most area counties beginning Tuesday evening

*Lyon, Coffey and Osage counties are involved from 12 am to 6 pm Wednesday. Between 5-7 inches of snowfall is expected *Morris and Wabaunsee counties are in a warning from 9 pm Tuesday to 6 pm Wednesday. Between 5-9 inches of snow are expected *Chase County is in a warning from 6 pm Tuesday to 6 pm Wednesday. Between 4-7 inches of snow is expected

Company acquires Wichita Falls auto dealerships

Foundation acquired its Wichita Falls dealerships from Patterson Auto Group in February 2022. The company has multiple dealerships in Canada and the U.S., including several in Texas. (This story was updated to meet our standards.)

Wichita Falls man arrested in connection with downtown protest

A man was charged over the weekend in connection with an incident at a protest in downtown Wichita Falls on Feb 2.

Arts, entertainment, business converge in attempt to secure Kansas film production incentives

Film and television production professionals are hoping this is the year incentives become law so Kansas can attract talent to grow the local media industry.

Goodwill Industries opens first Opportunity Center

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Goodwill Industries of Kansas has opened its first Opportunity Center in Kansas. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday to open the center at 2700 North Woodland in northwest Wichita.

Wichita man sentenced for second kidnapping, assault case

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter A Wichita man who was sentenced to life in prison for a kidnapping and sexual assault case in 2023 has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for a similar case

Strong storms bringing more heavy rain into the Mid-South

Rain chance: <20%--mainly late afternoon/early evening south of I-40. Winds: 10/15 mph. LOOKING AHEAD: Rain likely tomorrow and Wednesday (low/no severe threat). Rainfall totals will range from 2"-4".

Longo announces first additions to coaching staff

The first pieces of the 2025 Sam Houston football coaching staff became official on Monday when head coach Phil Longo announced the additions of Freddie Aughtry-Lindsay, Gary McGraw and Issac Mooring on the defensive side of the ball.

City Councilor Tom Taylor shares statement on Wichita Falls community

Wichita Falls City Councilor Tom Taylor has released a statement addressing the state of the city's neighborhoods.

Wichita State’s home game with No. 14 Memphis to air on ESPN

The Shockers’ home contest with No. 14 Memphis has been assigned to ESPN. It will be their second game on the main network this season, and the first since am 88-51 loss to Florida in the ESPN Events Invitational.

Updating Memphis rankings in college basketball polls after Tulsa, Temple wins

The Memphis basketball team won its sixth and seventh straight games last week and was rewarded for it Monday by moving up in the national rankings.

Manhunt Monday: Man wanted for home burglary

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Wichita Falls Area Crime Stoppers are looking for 36-year-old Tyquan Black. Crime Stoppers said Black is wanted for burglary of a habitation charge. Crime Stoppers described Black as a black man with black hair and brown eyes.

Pet of the Week: Calliope

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - This week‘s pet of the week from Emily’s Legacy Pet Rescue is a sweet cat named Calliope. Calliope is a one-year-old longhair calico. She is a shy but sweet cat who has done well with a small dog and other cats, but she doesn’t do as well with larger dogs. She would fit in well with a calm, quiet family.

Central Texas murder suspect in custody after fleeing from deputies in Channelview

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says an active search is underway for a wanted, violent suspect in the Channelview area.

1 critically hurt after car crashes into west Wichita restaurant

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - One person was critically hurt after a car crashed into a west Wichita restaurant Saturday afternoon. Sedgwick County dispatch confirmed emergency crews were dispatched around 3:30 p.m. to the McAlister’s Deli on Maple and Ridge where a car had crashed into a the building, causing a partial collapse.

Rice visits Graves and Charlotte

Charlotte hosts the Rice Owls after Nik Graves scored 23 points in Charlotte's 66-58 loss to the Wichita State Shockers

“Deaf-initely Can” fun run set to benefit Deaf education program

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Regional Day School Program for the Deaf is hosting the first Deaf-initely Can 5K and Fun Run to benefit Deaf Education program. The program supports Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, teachers and families. The run is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, at Legacy High School and does have a registration fee.

Wichita man dies after hit-and-run in Oaklawn; woman arrested

The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred Thursday in Oaklawn. Just after 5 p.m., first responders from Sedgwick County were dispatched to a hit-and-run injury crash at 47th Street and Clifton Avenue.

The Most Romantic Hiking Trail in Oklahoma for a Valentine’s Day Adventure

The Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge in Southern Oklahoma is a vast space of nearly 60,000 acres filled with grass prairie land, lakes, streams, and granite mountains. It's also home to a wide array of wildlife like elk and bison that you may see herds of when you visit. To say it's majestic is an understatement!

Museum of North Texas History celebrates Black History and Culture

The first Medal of Honor earned by an African American, and some of the slave shackles that they have on display, just poignant pieces of American history,” Davis said.

Three injured in East Douglas crash

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Three people were injured in a crash early Friday in east Wichita. It happened just before 4 a.m. on Douglas under the I-135 overpass, west of Grove. Sedgwick county dispatch confirms one person suffered critical injuries while two others were seriously hurt.

Bubba's 33 hosts fundraiser for Wichita plane crash in D.C.

Wichitans were able to help the families of those who died on Flight 5342 by dining out. Bubba's 33 is donating 20% of diners' tabs to the ICT Together Fund for all customers mentioning the fundraiser.

Sedgwick County asking for updated study of Northwest Bypass

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Sedgwick County Commissioners have approved a letter to be sent to state transportation officials to ask for a new, updated study on the proposed Northwest Bypass.

Senator Cruz, Representative Jackson introduce legislation to bring center of excellence to SAFB

If passed, the legislation would establish Sheppard Air Force Base as the Air Force Technical Training Center of Excellence.

Shocking murder at Rose Hill: Kansas couple kill 6-year-old adopted daughter

A Kansas couple was arrested for murdering their six-year-old adopted daughter, Kennedy Schroer, whose remains were found buried in their backyard four years after her death.

Winter weather returning soon

Our next cold front arriving on Saturday will bring gusty winds and colder temperatures back to Kansas this weekend. Highs in the lower to middle 40s on Saturday will be followed by middle to upper 30s on Sunday. Both days look dry except for patchy drizzle on Saturday morning across south central Kansas.

Chiefs fan killed in DC plane crash told family he would be returning home to watch Super Bowl

Loved ones are remembering one of their family members who was killed in the Washington, D.C., midair collision.

Remains of all victims of airplane and helicopter crash have been found

Sixty passengers and four crew were on the American Airlines flight, including figure skaters returning from the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita.