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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.

Dreary Evening, but Nicer Tomorrow

Good evening Texoma! It’s a dreary day across the region today. Temperatures have stayed cool all day long with temperatures only topping out in the 40s. We saw thunderstorms this morning - even some small hail mixed in at times with those storms,

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.

ARISE Members Heading to Paris for Performance

Members of ARISE, Wichita's spiritual ensemble, are set to perform in Paris at the renowned Concord Theatre and the World Music Festival.

Mike Hynson, Surfing Star of ‘The Endless Summer,’ Dies at 82

The hit 1966 surfing documentary immortalized the maverick California wave rider as an archetype of the footloose rebel surfer.

Wichita’s Riverfront Stadium gets a new name

The home of the Wichita Wind Surge is getting a new name. Riverfront Stadium will now be called Equity Bank Park.

Washington Commanders NFC Championship bound for the first time since 1991

You know that feeling when you put off going to the gym for so long and when you finally do, the next day the soreness is on another level? Well, just like that

'I've never taken it lightly': Longtime JG sportswriter says farewell after 27 years

The assignment was simple: write a farewell column for The Journal Gazette, this wonderful newspaper I’ve dedicated more than 27 years of professional life to – something I am and

Memphis basketball passes gut-check test at Charlotte: Here are 3 observations from Tigers' win

Memphis basketball was facing a gut-check game Sunday against Charlotte at Halton Arena. And the Tigers passed the test with a 77-68 win.

Weather Alert: extreme cold through Tuesday

The weather alert for extreme cold will continue through midday Tuesday as temperatures in the single digits and teens this afternoon feel as cold as negative ten, and temperatures several degrees below zero tonight feel as cold as twenty degrees below zero into tomorrow morning.

Homeless Outreach Team encourage Wichita's homeless to seek shelter amid deadly cold

With temperatures dropping, it's becoming much more dangerous to stay outdoors. But for some, it's one of their only options. The homeless population in Wichita is feeling the cold more than most. The Homeless Outreach Team's (H.

Wichita Falls ISD takes next step in process to find next Legacy head football coach

Wichita Falls ISD stopped accepting applications and is moving forward in the process to find the next head football coach of the Legacy Leopards.

Saline County sessions will explore how community is affected by opioid crisis

Saline County is hoping to share and gather more information about how the nationwide opioid crisis is impacting the local community.

A Few More Cold Days

Good evening Texoma! It’s a cold, cold day today. Temperatures are topping out only in the low-to-mid-30s. Real feels are still coming in a bit cooler, but we’re luckily not as windy as we were yesterday.

Pipe bomb found on Wichita River Bridge

According to Wichita County Sheriff David Duke, officials have shut down FM 369, and are also in communication with the Fort Sill Bomb Squad.

Memphis basketball vs Charlotte final score: Led by PJ Haggerty, Tigers cruise to win

The Tigers’ toughness showed up early against the 49ers, as they won the first-half rebounding battle by eight and limited Charlotte to just 3 second-chance points before halftime. Memphis wound up winning the rebounding battle 42-28.

East Project Network Committee hosts MLK parade and celebration

The cold, blustery weather did not hinder the East Project Network Committee as they hosted a Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration in downtown Wichita Falls on Saturday. Veterans participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in downtown Wichita Falls.

Man dead after 7-hour standoff near Haysville

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office said a 79-year-old man was found dead early Friday inside a home near Haysville after a standoff that lasted over seven hours. D

North Texas hosts Wichita State after Blow's 20-point showing

BOTTOM LINE: Wichita State visits North Texas after Salese Blow scored 20 points in Wichita State's 66-62 loss to the Tulane Green Wave. The Eagles have gone 9-1 at home. North Texas is seventh in the AAC with 23.9 defensive rebounds per game led by Tommisha Lampkin averaging 6.1.

West Wichita hotel ordered closed due to safety issues

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The City of Wichita has ordered the closure of a west side hotel over safety concerns. The order was issued for Economy Hotel Plus+ in the 5800 block of West Kellogg

Storm Track 3 Forecast: Bitter cold settles in, light snow in western Kansas

Temperatures will hover in the bitter 20s for most of Saturday, and we keep getting colder for the rest of the weekend. A bit of light snow will also be possible. Meteorologist Jack Maney has your

Review: [TITLE OF SHOW] at Roxy's Downtown

Roxy’s announced their next season lineup to include a revival of the comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong,” “Evita,” “Rocky Horror Show,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and “Parade.” An original Christmas show and an annual revisit with “The Golden Girls” complete the next season.

‘Legacies’ exhibit showcase generational art of the Herrera family

A celebration of art, culture, and family is now on display at the Kemp Center for the Arts, featuring the multi-generational talents of the Herrera family. Spanning

Wichita chip maker purchased by electronics company

Wichita microchip manufacturer Integra has been purchased by an electronics component company based in New York.

Umpire shortage in Texoma could lead to issues this baseball season

The Wichita Falls Umpire Association is short about 15 to 20 umpires from where they would like to be as baseball season approaches.

Wichita Ethics Board issues final report on complaint against Mayor Lily Wu

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The Wichita Ethics Board has issued its final decision on the complaint filed last fall against Mayor Lily Wu. The complaint was filed in October by International As

Wichita State wins 68-59 against Charlotte

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Corey Washington's 16 points helped Wichita State defeat Charlotte 68-59 on Tuesday night.

Wichita fashion designer's dress being worn at Inaugural ball

Hazel Stabler, a clothing designer for Buffalo Hunt Camp, has kept in touch with a high school friend who now lives in Virginia and has worked in politics for four decades.

Man serving time for Wichita murder dies in prison

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter A Wichita man serving time for a fatal 2023 shooting has died at the Lansing Correctional Facility. Corrections officials said 25-year-old Angel Pedro Lara died Wedn

Wichita, KS – Injury Accident Reported on 9300 Block of S Pattie

A motor vehicle collision resulting in injuries occurred in the 9300 block of S Pattie. Emergency responders and Wichita | Contact Police Accident Reports (888) 657-1460 for help if you were in this accident.

Suspect in girl's disappearance in Wichita County Jail

A man accused in the disappearance of a Wichita Falls girl in 2023 is now in the Wichita County Jail, according to jail and court records. Kyandrae Chretien, 29, was booked into jail Tuesday and ordered held without bail.

BreAnna Monk Makes History as New Riverfest CEO

BreAnna Monk has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Wichita Festivals, Inc., marking a historic leadership change for the organization.

Federal agency sues Wichita club over back wages

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a federal lawsuit against a Wichita gentlemen’s club, seeking to recover back wages for 80 dancers. The Labor Department’s Wag

Wichita's SB Mowing saves woman from city fine, raises over $500,000 to make home accessible

A lawn guy a social media sensation who transforms lawns for people in the Wichita area has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for a woman with disabilities who's in

Couple killed in crash that wasn’t discovered for nearly 18 hours due to winter storm

Investigators say the couple were thrown from the car when it rolled down an embankment due to inclement weather.

Basketball scoreboard: Windthorst's Belcher, Petrolia's Horton among weekend's top scorers

Check out results from the weekend's basketball action, including top performances from athletes in Burkburnett, Windthorst, Petrolia & more.