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Art contest for new ‘I voted’ sticker begins

Sedgwick County students in grades six through 12 are invited to submit their designs for the 2025 “I voted” sticker by Feb. 28.

Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Bender: Not in Kansas anymore

Life is rarely starkly black and white but a palette of grays.”

Rookies Impress On Opening Night

Rookies never forget their first goal as a pro. Here are five who found the crease on Opening Night in the ECHL.

Local plant expert explains how to protect plans ahead of colder temperatures

Jeremy Johnson with Johnson's Garden Center says this is an excellent way to protect your plants when the weather starts to get colder. "If you've got the ability to bring the plants indoors, even in the garage, they're going to be, be safe," said Johnson.

This Kansas county is counting homeless deaths for the first time. Here’s why

As the 2024 calendar turned to autumn, 46 homeless people had died in Sedgwick County. That's compared to just 42 deaths for all of the previous year.

Kansas governor, Kansa tribe members cap 22-year project by dedicating Capitol plaza

Kansans and Kansa tribe members honor the past and future with dedication of Ad Astra Plaza, including the statue of a warrior, on grounds of the Capitol.

Woman who ‘died for 11 minutes’ had sad admission about experience after detailing 'what she saw on the other side'

Kansas woman, Charlotte Holmes, who ‘died for 11 minutes’ made a very sad admission about her experience after detailing 'what she saw on the other side'.

Blustery and cooler today

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Jake Dunne says another cold front moved across Kansas and today will be quite a bit cooler than the past few days. Despite sunny skies, afternoon temperatures will only climb into upper 50s and lower 60s, and when you factor in the gusty northeast wind, it will feel more like November.

Wichita mom charged with the murder of her 16-year-old son

Charges of second-degree murder, aggravated assault and aggravated burglary were filed against Tesha Florence on Tuesday.

Police, firefighters respond to possible standoff situation in east Wichita

Wichita police and fire crews are on the scene of a situation in which a man has reportedly doused himself in gasoline.

Christine Pruitt – Democrat for Kansas House, District 97

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss all the action from the Mets’ Game 2 victory over the Dodgers, Carlos Rodón leading the Yankees to Game 1 win and Taylor Swift, along with Travis Kelce, taking in some baseball at Yankee Stadium.

Mike McCorkle – Democrat for Kansas House, District 100

Since I returned to Wichita in Oct 2019, I have been active in our local democracy: Precinct 508 Committeeman: 2020-present Senate 27 Candidate: 2020 Wichita Sustainability Integration Board member (2022-2024) Veterans Memorial Park Board Secretary: 2022 – present.

Midwestern news nonprofit The Beacon shuts down its Wichita newsroom

We’ve realized that we can’t do it all, and have made the decision to no longer have a staffed newsroom in Wichita.”

Employment growth slowing in metro, state

The Wichita State University Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR) recently released its 2025 economic forecast for the Wichita metropolitan area and Kansas overall – painting

Kansas Prog Blog Quits Wichita Amid Newsroom Trouble

Check their resignation letter and focus on delivering KCMO talking points for progressives . . .

Kansas firefighters help in hurricane rescue

Firefighters drove from Wichita to meet up in Pensacola, Florida, staying the night with stops in between. They then drove to Orlando, Spring Hill, Sarasota, and St. Pete Beach. After

KSMO-TV partners with Kansas City Mavericks, to broadcast 14 games this season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - KSMO-TV channel 62 will partner with the Kansas City Mavericks to broadcast fourteen ECHL hockey games this season, live from Cable Dahmer Arena. The partnership includes broadcasting any potential playoff games.

Open Streets ICT returns to Douglas Ave.

Three times a year, the Wichita community comes together for food, fun and games, and a chance to get some exercise outside.The final Open Streets ICT of 2024 took over

Kansas legislators question plan to retool case management system for people with disabilities

Kansas Legislature and Gov. Laura Kelly grapple with a federal mandate to end conflicts of interest of providers of services to people with disabilities.

Augusta awarded $560,000 for Redbud Rail Trail bridge

It was announced on Monday morning that $31.5 million are to be awarded to 31 projects across Kansas for bicycle and pedestrian projects.

Downtown Manhattan wins 2024 Great Places award

The Kansas Chapter of the American Planning Association gave Downtown Manhattan, along with the city of Manhattan, the 2024 Kansas Great Places award earlier this month, making it one of four cities in the state to earn the designation.

Woman who 'died and came back to life' visited hell and revealed what she saw when she looked down

After seeing the beauty of heaven, the contrast to seeing hell is almost unbearable', Charlotte Holmes explained after dying for 11 minutes

Upland anti-alcohol fighter was always ready with her hatchet

But the Upland resident offered a familiar remedy she found useful in a similar fight so many years before. “A hatchet in the hands of a Godly woman can work wonders,” she told the Ontario Daily Report on Dec. 6, 1928. At the time she was the Inland Empire leader of the anti-alcohol Woman’s Christian Temperance Union.

Two critically hurt in west Wichita crash

WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) – Two people are critically hurt after a crash in west Wichita on Sunday night. Sedgwick County dispatch says the crash happened around 8;15 p.m. in the 2400 block of west Maple St. Two people suffered critical injuries and were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Sedgwick County is counting homeless deaths for the first time. Here’s what to know

As the 2024 calendar turned to autumn, 46 homeless people had died in Sedgwick County. The anecdotal tally for all of 2023 was just 42.

Missing in Kansas: Davon Hankins

WPD said on social media that Davon Hankins was last seen in the 1200 block of South Longfellow, near Lincoln and Rock Road. He was wearing blue shorts, a white polo shirt and an oversized hoodie with "California" on the front. Anyone who sees him or knows his whereabouts is asked to call 911.

Kansas voters signal measured support of abortion rights ahead of fall election in new survey

A plurality of Kansas voters say it’s a good thing that the state is a regional abortion access point, according to a survey by the Midwest Newsroom and Emerson College Polling Center.

Two Injured in W. Wichita Crash Over the Weekend

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Two people were hurt in a crash over the weekend in West Wichita. Sedgwick County Dispatch said the crash happened around 8:15 pm Sunday in the 2400 block of West Ma

2 hurt in west Wichita crash

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) -Sedgwick County Emergency Communications confirmed 2 people were hurt after a crash in west Wichita. Sedgwick County dispatch said it the crash happened in the 2400 block of W. Maple St. around 8:16 p.m. Sunday. One person suffered critical injuries, and another person suffered minor injuries.

American Rebel Holdings, Inc. Ships Re-Stocking Order from Kansas’ Standard Beverage for American Rebel Light Beer

Detailed price information for American Rebel Holdings (AREB-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

At $26,000, Could You Become YouTube Famous In This 1969 Citroën DS19?

Hoovie picked up this 1969 Citroën DS19 as a wild hair purchase. After seeing all the work its complicated hydraulics required and questioning the purchase as a whole, he traded it to the Car Wizard for store credit against the numerous other of his cars cluttering up Dave’s shop.

Wichita, KS – Hit-and-Run Accident at Hydraulic and MacArthur

A traffic accident occurred on October 11, 2024, at the intersection of Hydraulic and MacArthur, resulting in injuries. | Contact Police Accident Reports (888) 657-1460 for help if you were in this accident.

Wichita, KS – Traffic Accident with Injuries at 2nd and West Street

A traffic accident occurred at the intersection of 2nd Street and West Street, resulting in injuries. Emergency services | Contact Police Accident Reports (888) 657-1460 for help if you were in this accident.

Frost and freeze concerns Tuesday night

Another cold front will sweep across Kansas tonight into Tuesday morning. Gusty northeast winds will keep temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s tomorrow afternoon followed by lower 30s Tuesday night. While a hard freeze is unlikely, widespread frost is expected by Wednesday morning.

‘First People of Kansas’ documentary showcases Native American history for St. John community

Former journalist Beccy Tanner had always had a knack for history. As soon as she noticed there was not any written history of Native Americans in her small central-Kansas town of St. John, she knew she could join her talent with other journalists to educate her community about their history.