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Cooler conditions across Kansas today

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Haylen Wilhite says it’s a cool but mostly quiet start to Friday with temperatures in the 50s. Expect partly cloudy skies this afternoon with highs slightly cooler than yesterday in the middle to upper 60s. A slight chance for some isolated showers is possible across north central Kansas.

Wichita River expected to crest tomorrow without hitting flood stage

The possibility of more storms overnight could impact the level the river reaches, in addition to localized street flooding due to already-saturated ground.

Storms Throughout the First Half of the Day

A line of storms pushed across the region in the very early morning hours this morning. This brought another round of very heavy rain, strong winds, and some hail as well. A few storms are kicking up behind the line and these are mostly heavy rain makers,

Omarr Norman-Lott draws similarities to former Kansas City Chiefs DL Tershawn Wharton

During his press conference, Kansas City Chiefs Scout Ryne Nutt discussed Omarr Norman-Lott's similarities to veteran Tershawn Wharton | @EdEastonJr

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

Wichita’s winter shelter becomes year-round shelter

The former Park Elementary School in Wichita will operate as a 24/7 year-round shelter for those experiencing homelessness.

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?

College Baseball (3/11): State of Kansas goes 0-3

It was a tough Tuesday for Kansas with Nebraska beating Wichita State, Creighton downing K-State and KU falling to Minnesota while Iowa was also a winner in regional college baseball.

Nebraska baseball beats Wichita State as pitcher Carson Jasa has strong first start

Carson Jasa dazzled in his first collegiate start, earning the victory in Nebraska baseball's win over Wichita State on Tuesday night at Haymarket Park.

Dangerous intersections in Wichita Falls lie: Here's the list from police

The intersections along that busy thoroughfare through south Wichita Falls were the most dangerous for traffic crashes in 2024, according to information from the Wichita Falls Police Department. Wichita Falls police worked 87 crashes at intersections along Southwest Parkway during the year.

Two in a row: Wichita Falls claims “Triple Crown” of financial awards again

Wichita Falls has won the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award for fiscal year 2023 - a trio of recognitions that mark Wichita Falls as a winner of the prestigious “Triple Crown” bevy of awards.

Wichita Falls transfer station to close temporarily, undergo repairs

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Beginning on Monday, March 17, the Wichita Falls transfer station will close for an anticipated time frame of a few months. The closure comes due to the need to repair the walls and floor of the facility.

Police identify body found in Little Arkansas River

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Wichita police have identified the man whose body was found the evening of March 6th in the Little Arkansas River. Kayakers on the river found the body of 48-year-ol

WF Crime Stoppers looking for information on early March burglary

Crime Stoppers said on Saturday, March 1 around 2:17 a.m. officers were alerted to a burglary alarm. When they arrived at the scene, they found the store’s south glass door was completely shattered. Crime Stoppers said a suspect in a dark hoodie, blue jeans, green gloves, and white tennis shoes stole $500 worth of vape products.

Wichita State launches fundraising for $12.8M drone research, innovation lab

On Monday, WSU announced Lynn and Sherry Nichols have given $1 million to the university to launch the fundraising campaign for the state-of-the-art Shocker Fly Lab, which will provide an enclosed flight space to research, design and test unmanned aerial vehicles.

Wichita woman sentenced in 2020 nightclub shooting

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter A Wichita woman has been sentenced to life in prison for the shooting death of a man outside a nightclub in 2020. The judge gave 34-year-old Autumn Metcalf a life se

Crash in Delano kills one, another critically injured

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter An unidentified man was killed and another was critically injured in a crash Saturday evening in Wichita’s Delano neighborhood. Two vehicles collided around 7:30 p.m.

Twins' Travis Adams: Misses out on Opening Day roster

Adams was added to the 40-man roster in November but wasn't a serious candidate to join the Twins for Opening Day. The 25-year-old righty will most likely open the 2025 season as a member of the Triple-A St. Paul rotation. Adams logged a 3.90 ERA and 118:35 K:BB in 127 innings between stops with St. Paul and Double-A Wichita in 2024.

Word of her murder in California surprised a woman living in Texas

Dorothia Diaz was unaware until recently that she was the subject of a cold case search by an investigative team that thought she had been murdered.

Danielle Moore lifts Francis Howell over Howell Central and into district final

Francis Howell's Danielle Moore (13) puts up a shot defended by Francis Howell Central's Morgan Davis (12) during a Class 6 District 4 semifinal game, Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Fort Zumwalt West High School in O’Fallon, Mo. Michael Gulledge, Special to the Post-Dispatch

Former Rose Street employee joins new practice

After the closure, Dr. Calliste was left looking for a new practice to work at so she could treat her patients. Dr. Danny Bartel stepped in and provided that opportunity for her.

Accessing local journalism is even easier with the Times Record News app

Wichita Falls — The free Times Record News app, available in stores via Apple and Google Play, brings you local news more conveniently than ever before. From sports to government to business, including push-alerts for breaking news, our app is your key to fast and accurate local journalism.

The 2025 Twins Daily Top 20 Minnesota Twins Prospect Rankings

At the beginning of the offseason, we ran our Top 20 Twins prospect rankings. We did very early, in large part, because we thought there was some chance that the Twins could be active in the trade market.

Wichita Raceway Park now under new leadership

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The sounds of engines cranking and the smell of rubber being burned is a match made in heaven for motorsport lovers.

Wichita Falls Public Library expands services with mobile library

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - the Wichita Falls Public Library introduced two new additions - a mobile outreach van and a state-of-the-art book sorter.

The Sports Report: Lakers come back to beat the Knicks in OT

Luka Doncic scores the first five points of overtime and LeBron James makes four critical free throws to lift the Lakers over New York.

Kansas man wakes to find massive tree crushed his cars after powerful winds

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Throwback Thursday: Terry Poovey Wins in Wichita Falls (2000)

In this week’s Throwback we dial back the clock 25 years to Nov. of 2000 and land inside the Bridwell Arena in Wichita Falls, Texas. This photo shows Terry Poovey (No. 18 ATK) leading Clayton Hull (No. 76N ATK) and Joey Duvall (No. 91 Rotax) in the Open Pro Final of a regional Short Track race. Veteran Poovey went on to score the victory.

Wichita gallery showcases Black artists

Mulberry Arts directory, Anthony Joiner, said his Wichita gallery is a place that allows Black artists to express themselves “without restraint and tell the story that we’re living, or

WFPD responds to early morning burglary

When officers arrived they found the door to the business shattered, and a man inside burglarizing the building.

Wichita man: 'Apartment threw away all my belongings', mistaken for neighbor who died

A Wichita man is considering suing his homeowner, after discovering everything he owned inside his apartment had been thrown away. The property owner, from Point Guard Management, claims a third party vendor was hired to remove items from an apartment of a person who died,

Voters would elect Kansas Supreme Court justices under proposed change

Kansas Senators advanced a constitutional amendment Wednesday that would change how state supreme court justices are selected.

Nets sign New Jersey native to fill final two-way spot

The Nets signed New Jersey native and former Wichita State standout Tyson Etienne to their final two-way spot.

Portion of Circle Trail to be closed Thursday

The closure will allow city workers to perform maintenance on the water intake system for the city's waterfall.