Monk’s Moment: A New Chapter for Riverfest
BreAnna Monk talks about expanding inclusion and participation in Wichita Riverfest by all groups in the community.
USA women’s rugby team draws record crowd in loss to Canada
A record-setting 10,518 people came to watch the USA women’s rugby team take on Canada at the CPKC Stadium in Missouri
5 Reasons Why You Should Hire Professional AC Repair Service
5 Reasons Why You Should Hire Professional AC Repair Service
Best Airbnb Stays in Wichita, Kansas to Stay in 2025
Wichita has tons of attractions for tourists to experience. Here is our pick of the finest Airbnbs in Wichita to book in 2025.
50 most popular chain restaurants in America
Stacker analyzed data from YouGov to find the most popular chain restaurants in the U.S. as of the first quarter of 2025.
Avtub: A New Era in the Digital World of Information
Avtub: A New Era in the Digital World of Information
Free trees for some Wichita neighborhoods
Homeowners in parts of Wichita can receive a free tree, along with mulch and planting instructions, during a one-day giveaway event on Saturday, April 12.
Photos of Fast Food Restaurants Then and Now
Fast food lovers will be surprised to see what their favorites were like when they opened, and how they grew. From McDonald's to Taco Bell, read about how these eateries continue to evolve.
MSU Texas professor awarded for distinguished research by Texas Tech system
A professor at Midwestern State University was honored with the 2024 Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Research Award.
Maxim Naumov’s late parents are with him on the ice, now and forever
The 23-year-old skater delivered a flawless exhibition of love at the “Exhibition of Champions” and ended it with a message to his parents.
City of Wichita cuts community greenhouse gas reduction goals from its draft climate plan
The new plan removes most references to climate change, greenhouse gases or environmental justice. But many of its goals, outside of the community-wide greenhouse gas reduction target, remain unchanged.
Severe storm risk Tuesday night
There is some uncertainty regarding how widespread any storms will be, but any storms Tuesday evening and overnight could be severe with large hail and damaging winds. A cooler weather pattern is on the way later this week and into next weekend as high temperatures fall into the 50s and 60s.
Iowa Heartlanders clinch a berth in the ECHL playoffs
The Iowa Heartlanders dropped a 3-2 overtime decision Sunday afternoon to Wichita at Xtream Arena. But that one standings point and a Bloomington loss allowed the club to qualify for the ECHL playoffs for the first time in the four-year history of the franchise.
Pavement work to be done on East Kellogg in Wichita
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Kansas Department of Transportation crews will be working on patching and pavement markings for a section of East Kellogg in Wichita, starting Sunday evening and continuing each night through Thursday.
Four injured in crash northwest of Wichita
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Four people were injured in a two-vehicle crash that ruptured a gas line just northwest of Wichita. A pickup and a minivan collided around 5:45 p.m. Friday at 21st S
‘Happy I was able to put the jersey on.’ Khalif Battle’s time at Gonzaga was short but meaningful
Sitting at a locker at Intrust Bank Arena, Gonzaga guard Khalif Battle held an iPhone in his right hand. Resting beneath the mobile device was an NCAA name placard taken from the press conference Battle had just returned from.
“We Must Fight.” Figure Skater Max Naumov Hears his Father’s Words and Carries On
Max Naumov reflects on his final moments with his parents, and their legacy, two months after their plane crashed over Washington, D.C.
Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder to return to the ring in June vs. Tyrell Herndon
Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder to return to the ring in June vs. Tyrell Herndon after over a year off from the sport.
Man charged in Wichita shooting spree headed for trial
The case of a 33-year-old man facing charges that include first-degree murder in connection with a November shooting spree that the Sedgwick County sheriff described as “a rampage” is headed for trial.
East Kellogg road work will happen overnight starting Sunday
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Patching work on Kellogg from Hillside to Webb Road will begin Sunday night, March 30.
Meet Blue: Animal Services’ Pet of the Week
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - We visited the City of Wichita Falls Animal Services Center this week to meet Blue, the Pet of the Week. Animal Services said Blue is a medium mixed breed who is very shy but sweet.
Wichita truck driver hauling oil derrick dies in crash
A driver was killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash involving a flatbed truck and an oil derrick on K-23 Highway in Sheridan County.
Sheppard Air Force Base on lockdown, active shooter possible
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Shepard Air Force Base is on lockdown amid information that an active shooter is on location. Officials have stated there is a perimeter search inside the base. SAFB is currently on lockdown. However, John G Tower Elementary School is not on lockdown.
Senate hearing held on crash of Wichita flight in D.C.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Kansas Senator Jerry Moran led a subcommittee hearing Thursday to look at preliminary findings from the crash of a Wichita flight to Washington, D.C. in January.  Th
Boys and Girls Club holds ribbon cutting for new Eastside facility
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Boys and Girls Club of Wichita Falls celebrated the opening of its new, 20,000-square-foot Eastside facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 27.
‘Rosie the Riveter’ reflects on WWII service as she turns 100 years old
During wartime, women entered the workforce, with many recruited to assemble airplanes for the war. Palacioz was one of them. She joined Boeing at 17 years old and became a riveter working on the B-29 Bomber.
WSU announces Rudd Scholarship winners
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Wichita State University has announced 14 high school seniors who will be receiving Rudd Scholarships to attend the university next fall. The winners are: Ke’Ahjahna
Wichita man killed in northwest Kansas crash
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter A Wichita man was killed Thursday in an accident in Sheridan County, in northwest Kansas. Troopers said 53-year-old Shawn Kinder was driving a semi that was hauling an oil derrick,
City of Olney weighs $7.7 million water treatment plant refurbishment
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The cost to refurbish Olney’s water treatment plant is estimated at $7.7 million, according to Olney City Administrator Simon Dwyer. This estimate comes from the engineering firm Jacob and Martin, which was hired to update the plant within a $14 million budget.
At World Figure Skating Championships, competitors prepare for ‘cathartic experience’
The painful memories of January's crash are being revisited in Boston. Skaters will try to give it their all while remembering those lost.
Film about prairie life in Kansas premiering this week in Wichita
"Sod and Stubble," a film by Ken Spurgeon based on a book by John Ise, about pioneer and prairie life in 1800s Kansas premieres in Wichita this week.
Fire officials respond to 36th Street fire Wednesday
The cause of a structure fire in Wichita Falls Wednesday morning is under investigation. Wichita Falls Fire Department officials were called out to the 1200 block of
Men’s basketball’s Quincy Ballard becomes first WSU player in transfer portal
Wichita State men’s basketball senior center Quincy Ballard, who received an extra year of eligibility earlier this month, entered the transfer portal on Tuesday according to a post on X. According to the post,
Small Rain/Storm Chances
A few storms will be possible tonight and Wednesday, mainly across the eastern parts of the area. Look for lows in the 50s and 60s with highs on Wednesday near or above 80.
Open house to be held for regional transportation plan
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is having an open house Wednesday to get public input on a regional transportation plan. The long-range plan is called MTP 2050,
Wichita homeless coalition to receive federal grant
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The United Way of the Plains has announced that a $3.2 million federal grant will be awarded to the Coalition to End Homelessness in Sedgwick County. The grant is fr