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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 Woman Who Redefined Pleasure for Women

Born in 1929 in Wichita, Betty Dodson (Ph.D.) grew up in an era when open discussion of sex was virtually taboo.

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.

Wichita State batters Hawaii

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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."

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.

Boeing B-29 Superfortress duo to soar again at EAA AirVenture

The two B-29s have made only about a half-dozen joint public appearances since first flying together at Oshkosh in 2017.

Going From Tailwheels to Trade Pubs

For as long as I can remember, I have been in and around GA aircraft and airports, growing up flying in the back of our family’s Beechcraft Bonanza. My father, Randy Groom, is a pilot and 40-year veteran in the business aviation industry. Aviation has always been a completely normal facet of life—though it was not originally my career path.

Trump blames ‘obsolete’ US air traffic control system for deadly plane and chopper crash near DC

The President says the crash wouldn’t have happened if the air traffic control computer system was newer, and he plans to replace it.

Carlitos featured on America’s Best Restaurants

Carlitos is a family-owned restaurant with three locations in the Wichita Falls area and they are being featured on a popular online restaurant show known as “America’s Best Restaurants”.

Lawton man sentenced to life for 2023 murder in Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge case

A Lawton resident was sentenced to life in federal prison on Monday for second-degree murder in connection to a 2023 homicide.According to court records, Tevin

As D.C. plane crash victims are identified, stories emerge of a new dad, a law professor, champion skating coaches and rising stars

We are learning more about some of the 67 victims aboard the American Eagle plane and Black Hawk helicopter that collided near Washington, D.C.

Sunny but breezy today

Today: Becoming sunny and breezy. Wind: N/NE 10-20; gusty. High: 45. Tonight: Increasing clouds. Wind: NE 5-15. Low: 30. Tomorrow: Cloudy and colder. Wind: E 5-15. High: 39. Sat: Low: 36. High: 45. Morning drizzle, then breezy with clearing skies. Sun: Low: 23. High: 41. Partly cloudy.

Lawton man sentenced for the murder of a Comanche Nation woman found at Wildlife Refuge

Tevin Terrell Semien, 30, was sentenced for the second-degree murder of 68-year-old Karon “Dinkers” Conneywerdy Smith. He was also sentenced for illegally possessing a firearm while being a felon. Semien was sentenced to life in federal prison for the crimes. He pleaded guilty in April 2024.

Sonoma County women making waves in world of bowling

Maranda Pattison and Ashtyn Woods are making Sonoma County bowling history. The duo, who are friends and push each other in multiple ways, are members of the Team USA and Junior Team USA bowling squads, respectively, which are the top levels of competition per age category for bowlers in the United States.

Boys and Girls Club of Wichita Falls says local fundraiser falsely using their name is a scam

Those individuals are not sanctioned by us, the QR Code being used does not send funds to us, and they are in no way connected to or authorized by us to raise funds in our name. Please do not donate to them!