News

Sedgwick County offering several mobile, partner clinics

Updated: 8 minutes ago

By KWCH Staff

Sedgwick County is offering several mobile clinics for residents to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

News

Bradley Fair announces return of summer concerts

Updated: 16 minutes ago

By KWCH Staff

Thursday, June 3 will be the beginning of the 5-week series, which will end on Thursday, July 1 with its signature firework display.

News

Rick Muma named as Wichita State’s 15th president

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Kylie Cameron

Wichita State will announce its new president Thursday at 10 a.m. after a months-long closed search.

News

Earthquakes reported in Jewell County Thursday morning

Updated: 5 hours ago

By KWCH Staff

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake shook Jewell County Thursday morning around 6:35. A 2.6 magnitude quake soon followed.

News

1 dead, another seriously injured in Barton County crash

Updated: 5 hours ago

By KWCH Staff

One person has died and another was seriously injured near the Stafford and Barton County line Wednesday afternoon, according to KHP reports.

Safety

1 injured in downtown Wichita shooting

Updated: 14 hours ago

By KWCH Staff

The Wichita Police Department is investigating a Wednesday night shooting downtown.

Economy

Wichita feeling impact of labor shortage

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Shawn Loging

The plea to find workers is getting bigger and bolder as signs outside businesses seek applicants to come in.

Education

Judges dismiss lawsuits challenging mask requirements at Derby, Mulvane schools

Updated: 15 hours ago

By KWCH Staff

Face mask requirements in two Wichita area school districts will remain in place after judges dismiss lawsuits challenging them.

Business

Hilmar Cheese Company announces plans for new plant in Dodge City

Updated: 17 hours ago

By KWCH Staff

More jobs are on the way with Dodge City with an announcement from the Hilmar Cheese Company.

Kansas Proud

Near fatal crash, blindness not enough to block Clearwater teen from realizing dreams

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Hailey Tucker

A little more than two years have passed since nine people were injured in a violent, two-vehicle crash near Clearwater. Among those injured were then 13-year-old Caleb Tobias, a survivor who isn’t letting a physical disability hold him back from achieving athletic goals.

7-Day Forecast

Building You

Building You: Mechanical assemblers wanted in Moundridge

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Lily Wu

A global company headquartered in Moundridge is hiring for mechanical assemblers.

News

As Mother’s Day approaches, florists nationwide struggle to keep up with demand

Updated: 19 hours ago

By KWCH Staff

With Mother’s Day coming up Sunday, a flower shortage presents a challenge as florists nationwide are having a tough time keeping up with demand.

Crime

Medicine Lodge police officer treated for injuries after standoff

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Matt Heilman

A Medicine Lodge police officer received treatment for injuries at a local hospital following a standoff Tuesday night, May 4 at a Medicine Lodge home.

Crime

Wichita police linking social media to more drug-related violent crimes

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Caroline Elliott

The Wichita Police Department is seeing a rise in violent crimes and finding information on social media, tracing several crimes back to teens’ cell phones.

State

Kansas House set to debate medical marijuana bill today

Updated: 20 hours ago

The Kansas House will debate the medical marijuana bill on Thursday at 10 a.m.

Crime

2 stabbed in southwest Wichita

Updated: 21 hours ago

By KWCH Staff

It happened around 1:30 p.m. at the QuikTrip near Lincoln and Hydraulic.

Coronavirus

Sedgwick County to reduce hours at community vaccination clinic

Updated: 23 hours ago

By KWCH Staff

Beginning Monday, May 10, the Sedgwick County Health Department (SCHD) will reduce the hours of operation at the community vaccine clinic.

News

1 hurt in chainsaw accident in south Wichita

Updated: 23 hours ago

By KWCH Staff

One person is seriously hurt in an industrial accident near 71st and Cider between Derby and Haysville.

News

Saline County offering vaccine clinics for rural residents

Updated: May. 5, 2021 at 12:31 PM CDT

By KWCH Staff

The Saline County Vaccination Collaboration will have three vaccination clinics set up for rural Kansans on May 19.

News

Kansas approaches 5,000 COVID-19 deaths

Updated: May. 5, 2021 at 12:19 PM CDT

By Kylie Cameron

The state is sitting at 4,999 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, and will likely reach the grim milestone by Friday, the next reporting date for the state health department.

Safety

Amber Alert canceled, missing Missouri toddler found safe

Updated: May. 5, 2021 at 11:35 AM CDT

An Amber Alert has been issued for a 2-year-old Missouri girl.

Investigation

KDHE issues emergency suspension of Junction City daycare home

Updated: May. 5, 2021 at 10:30 AM CDT

By Sarah Motter

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued an emergency suspension of a daycare home in Junction City.

News

Snow White kiss is inappropriate, nix it from Disneyland show, newspaper editorial argues

Updated: May. 5, 2021 at 10:22 AM CDT

By Nick Viviani

In an editorial posted by SF Gate, the writers argue the kiss that wakes Snow White should be removed from the ending.

National

Peloton recalls treadmills after a child dies

Updated: May. 5, 2021 at 10:10 AM CDT

By Associated Press

Peloton is recalling its treadmills after one child died and 29 other children suffered from cuts, broken bones and other injuries from being pulled under the rear of the treadmill.

News

Sedgwick County Sheriff’s deputy arrested for unlawful sexual relations with inmate

Updated: May. 5, 2021 at 9:50 AM CDT

By KWCH Staff

A Sedgwick County Sheriff’s detention deputy has been arrested for having unlawful sexual relations with an inmate.

Safety

Child missing from Garden City found safe

Updated: May. 5, 2021 at 7:03 AM CDT

By KWCH Staff

An Amber Alert had been issued after a 1-year-old was taken inside a stolen car.

Business

Wichita restaurants discuss impact of unprecedented staffing shortages in industry

Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 11:31 PM CDT

By Ellen Terhune

While the in-person service is step up from last year, the COVID-19 pandemic scoops up another problem for restaurants to deal with.

FactFinder12

Wichita police, family still seeking answers in man’s 2019 murder

Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 10:00 PM CDT

By Alex Flippin

The only boy in a close family full of girl cousins, Ivan Ortega was a typical young guy, but also a great father. What else he might become, his family will never know.

Business

Abilene’s iconic Brookville Hotel announces plans for reopening under new partnership, name

Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 9:54 PM CDT

By Grant DeMars

An iconic restaurant in Abilene on Tuesday, May 4, announced plans to reopen next month under a new name with a new, but familiar partner.

Right Now

WATCH: White House vaccination coordinator discusses plans to get vaccination numbers up in Kansas

Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 9:49 PM CDT

By KWCH Staff

On Tuesday, Eyewitness News spoke with the president’s COVID-19 vaccine coordinator, Dr. Bechara Choucair, to see how he plans to get vaccination numbers up in Kansas.

Kansas Proud

Centenarian stands out in Wichita summer bowling league

Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 6:31 PM CDT

By Lily Wu

At 101 years old, Maggie Watson the oldest bowler in the league, enjoying her favorite pastime.

Crime

Affidavit details shooting, arrest in death of 17-year-old at west Wichita apartment complex

Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 6:06 PM CDT

By KWCH Staff

A probable cause affidavit released Tuesday is detailing what lead up to the deadly shooting of 17-year-old Eric Stokes.

Coronavirus

Sedgwick County prepared to begin vaccinating 12-15-year-olds

Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 5:31 PM CDT

By Shawn Loging

The Sedgwick County Health Department this week said that when the FDA authorization comes down to extend COVID-19 vaccinations to 12-to-15-year-olds, it will be ready to administer shots to the newest-eligible age group.

News

Memorial car show to honor fallen Sedgwick County Sheriff’s deputy

Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 5:12 PM CDT

By KWCH Staff

A car show set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 15 at Bishop Carroll High School (8101 W. Central) will honor the memory of a fallen Sedgwick County Sheriff’s deputy and raise money for a special project he wasn’t able to complete.

Forecast

Rain chances return on Wednesday

Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 4:27 PM CDT

By Sarah Fletcher

Another round of showers will return to Kansas on Wednesday with better chances for storms later in the week.

Education

Wichita State University’s Barton School names Spirit AeroSystems CEO as first executive-in-residence

Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 3:54 PM CDT

By Associated Press

Wichita State University’s W. Frank Barton School of Business named Spirit AeroSystems CEO Tom Gentile as its first executive-in-residence for the fall 2021 semester.

Coronavirus

Dillons offering COVID-19 vaccine without appointments

Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 3:39 PM CDT

Dillons Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., announced Tuesday that it will offer COVID-19 vaccines on a walk-in basis.

Weather

Tuesday marks 14 years since Greensburg tornado

Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 3:08 PM CDT

By KWCH Staff

Tuesday (May 4) marks 14 years since an EF5 tornado tore through Greensburg, destroying about 95 percent of the community and killing 10 people.

Local

Power restored to thousands in south, west Wichita

Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 1:18 PM CDT

By KWCH Staff

About 7,100 are without power in west Wichita.

News

Winter wheat showing signs of disease stress

Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 11:06 AM CDT

By Brityne Rucker

Winter wheat is showing signs of disease stress and more in this week's Ag Update.

News

Man on death row for 2014 Kansas Jewish centers shootings dies in prison

Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 10:13 AM CDT

By KWCH Staff

The Kansas Department of Corrections said Frazier Glenn Cross, Jr., a man on death row, died at the El Dorado Correctional Facility (EDCF) on Monday.

News

101-year-old asking for 101 birthday cards

Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 5:55 AM CDT

By KWCH Staff

A woman turning 101-years-old is asking for 101 birthday cards.

News

Wichita-area summer camps

Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 5:27 AM CDT

By KWCH Staff

Parents are looking for a way to get their children out of the house this summer after being cooped up last year due to COVID-19.

News

Police identify 18-year-old shooting victim found at car wash in SW Wichita

Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 4:56 AM CDT

By KWCH Staff

A man was found with a gunshot wound at a car wash near Pawnee and Meridian early Tuesday morning.

State

KS legislature works to override governor vetoes on several bills

Updated: May. 3, 2021 at 10:38 PM CDT

By Shawn Loging

The Kansas Legislature went back to work Monday, trying to override Governor Laura Kelly’s veto of several bills to let them become law.

Economy

Rental car shortage could impact summer travel plans

Updated: May. 3, 2021 at 9:49 PM CDT

By Carolina Loera

A rental car shortage is increasing the price to rent a car to new heights and some companies don’t have the cars available.

Right Now

WATCH: Airline Quality Rating report author discusses state of air travel

Updated: May. 3, 2021 at 7:48 PM CDT

By KWCH Staff

With the release of the annual Airline Quality Rating, we’re getting an idea on the impact on passengers’ experiences.

News

Local pool stores prepare for chlorine shortage

Updated: May. 3, 2021 at 7:35 PM CDT

It’s almost pool season, but a chlorine shortage may threaten your summer fun.

Education

Investigation at McPherson HS follows photo of racial slur on school project

Updated: May. 3, 2021 at 5:52 PM CDT

By Caroline Elliott

An investigation at McPherson High School follows a photo shared on social media, showing a student welding a racial slur on a class project.

Crime

Anthony man sentenced to nearly 5 years for December stabbing

Updated: May. 3, 2021 at 4:55 PM CDT

By KWCH Staff

A Harper County District Court judge on Monday, May 3, sentenced an 18-year-old man to 59 months (four years 11 months) in prison for attempted second-degree murder in a December 2020 stabbing.