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Photographers selected for upcoming Wichita County Courthouse exhibition

The exhibition is set to be installed later this summer on the second floor of the Wichita County Courthouse. The featured photographers include the following: WFAAC said Bailey Biggs, Johnathan Davenport and James Matlock are student photographers who attend Midwestern State University.

Video Shows Violent Overnight Storm That Wrecked Course For Korn Ferry Tour Wichita Open

The Korn Ferry Tour's Wichita Open is scheduled to kick off on Thursday, June 19th. A violent overnight storm has disrupted that schedule in the days

Hot and Windy Across Texoma

Heading into the afternoon, it’ll be another hot afternoon. Temperatures should top out in the upper-90s with a high of 98 degrees. It’ll be humid, but it won’t be as humid. Today’s windy conditions will help to alleviate some of the humid conditions.

USPS to close for Juneteenth

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced that all retail locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. USPS said there will be no regular mail delivery except for holiday premium Priority Mail Express.

In Wichita, the 'air capital of the world,' tariffs offer both opportunity and trouble

One Wichita manufacturer says tariffs are buoying demand for its products. But industry leaders warn of long-term harm to American planemakers.

Wichita County wheat harvest devastated by weather extremes

The wheat harvest in Texoma is behind schedule due to early year drought and persistent rain as majority of the wheat produced in Wichita County is not harvestable. Extreme weather swings aren’t just impacting this year’s crop;

Minnesota Twins Top Prospect Finally Coming Off Injured List

The Minnesota Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins has completed his rehab assignment and is headed back to Double-A Wichita.

WFISD sets future course for budget, Hirschi Middle School

Schools are given funding by the state according to their average daily attendance, which is estimated in advance of the school year. Lee said WFISD tends to submit conservative estimates to give its budget a buffer zone. Last year, ADA was a little over 11,300. This year, the district is budgeting based on an ADA estimate of 11,100.

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Share on Facebook Share on Twitter If you’re looking for a new cell phone provider and a new phone, the Trump organization now has an option. Yesterday, Trump Mobile launched, offering $499 smartphone

Wanted man evades arrest in Wichita Falls manhunt

A man wanted for credit card fraud and violation of probation was the subject of a hours-long manhunt in Wichita Falls, Texas, which ended with him taking refuge in a home where the owner refused to grant police access.

FBI and HSI announce Regional Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) to combat violent crime and transnational organized crime

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Today, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announce a new regional Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) dedicated to identifying and prosecuting transnational organizations and individuals engaged in violations of federal law.

Harley Rider Hurt in Salina Crash

According to Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman, a 62-year-old man from Lincoln, KS was injured after a 64-year-old male driver in a 2005 Chevy Trailblazer collided with the 2014 Harley in the intersection of S. 9th and Belmont on Sunday. Police say the motorcyclist suffered injuries to his wrist, ribs and pelvis.

Kansas Black Leadership Council Brunch Series Returns

Kansas Black Leadership Council brunch series 2025 will include stops in Wichita, Junction City, Olathe, Topeka and Lawrence.

Hot & Breezy with Only Small Rain Chances

Gusty south winds on Tuesday push our temperatures into the upper 90s and close to 100. Small storm chances return for Wednesday.

Details on the upcoming Fourth in the Falls Freedom Fest

The evening will feature food trucks, local vendors, a classic car show, live music, a beer tent, kids’ activities and a fireworks display to cap off the night. This year’s 4th in the Falls will also feature the Battle of the Bands.

Georgia Tech to Host Mississippi State in 2025 ACC/SEC Challenge Showdown

Damon Stoudamire’s Yellow Jackets aim for a statement win against Mississippi State in the upcoming ACC/SEC Challenge, set for Dec. 3 at McCamish Pavilion.

GasBuddy reports prices in Texas are lower than a month ago

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - According to GasBuddy reports, the average gas price in Texas is 10 cents lower compared to last month. The average gasoline price in Texas has fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.70/g. GasBuddy said the national average price of diesel has increased 4.0 cents in the last week.

Twins' Tanner Schobel: Out with fractured forearm

Schobel was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A St. Paul due to a fractured right forearm, TwinsDaily.com reports.

Coffee with Crawford | The $20.5 million alarm clock: College athletics wakes to a new reality

The alarm clock just went off in college athletics. And it's ringing at a very specific volume: $20.5 million.

Hot Today with Even Hotter Real-Feels

High temperatures in the mid-90s with real-feels in the low-100s

Lehi grad KJ Ofahengaue 3rd at PGA college event

Lehi graduate golfer KJ Ofahengaue, now playing on the golf team at Utah Tech University, finished third at the PGA WORKS Men’s Championship, a national collegiate event for members of minority groups played May 5-7 at the Whistling Straits course in Kohler,

Aussie Weekly Wrap: Schoolkate triumphant in Ilkley

Tristian Schoolkate kickstarted his grasscourt season with a bang after he emerged victorious at the Ilkley Challenger in Great Britain. Despite losing a tense first-set tiebreak, the 23-year-old rallied to defeat local Jack Pinnington Jones 6-7 (8) 6-4 6-3.

Twins Minor League Report (6/15): Ben Ross Drives Wind Surge to a Win

For a day in which three of four affiliates lost their game, and there were a ton of runs scored, there were some solid individual performances. There were promotions and players returning from injury.

Severe storms possible Today & Tuesday

A cold front sweeping across Kansas on Tuesday will bring another batch of showers and storms to the state, and some will be severe producing large hail, damaging wind, and areas of heavy rainfall. Highs on Tuesday in the lower to middle 90s will be replaced by afternoon temperatures in the upper 80s and lower 90s on Wednesday.

How Pizza Hut Got Its Name Because The Signboard Had Only Room For 8 Letters

Founders often obsess about what to name their companies, spending time with focus groups, analyzing different names, and paying for expensive domains, but one of the most recognizable brands in the w

Golfers sink birdies and bogies for Cynthia Vasquez’s “Get Tee’d Off at Cancer” golf scramble

Family, friends, and members of law enforcement, among many others, golfed and showed their support for Cynthia Vasquez as she battles stage four non-small cell lung cancer.

Fun City Chorus awards scholarships

The Fun City Chorus recently presented two scholarships. From front left are Gina Bennett of Lake Hamilton High School, Doug Calloway and Abigail Hendrick of Hot Springs High School, with members of the chorus.

Twins Minor League Report (6/14): Yasser Mercedes Has Big Rehab Day; Tanner Hall Tosses 7 Scoreless Innings

This report is a little later than normal. I attended the 2025 Great American Think-Off in New York Mills tonight. The question debated was "Is there only one truth, or are there many truths?" Deep stuff,

Boeing arrives at Paris showing recovery progress, 787 crash uncertainty looms

The Air India 787-8 crash could pose another long-term crisis for Boeing. Or not. But barring the crash, Boeing had been making seemingly significant progress in pulling itself from a multi-year slump.

5 Great Horror Movies That Are Actually Funny

You may scream or even die laughing when watching our picks for five great horror movies that are actually funny

Hundreds rally downtown for ‘No Kings’ Protest

Across the nation on May 14, Americans protested Donald Trump and his administration’s actions since taking office in January.

One person in extremely critical condition in NE Wichita shooting

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Sedgwick County dispatch confirmed one person is in extremely critical condition following a shooting in north east Wichita. The shooting occurred around 10:35 p.m. at the intersection of 21st and Hillside. The victim has been taken to the hospital.

Governor Kelly announces over $4.5M for Innovative Transportation projects across the state

Governor Laura Kelly announced on Thursday the recipients of the annual transportation innovation funding program, awarding a total of $4,511,595.00 to 20 projects across the state of Kansas.

Readers speak out on federal budget cuts and remember a train ride of the past | Letters

Readers express opposition to Trump administration cutting programs badly needed by people and recalling a train ride that taught an important lesson