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Kansas State Fair announces new foods for 2024
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - We’re 10 days away from the start of the Kansas State Fair, which means there are just 10 more days until you can taste the famed fair food. While many of your favorites will be back, vendors will debut several new items. What’s New:
Wichita reports reduction in water use as drought continues
The City of Wichita is reporting a reduction in water usage as the drought continues and the city remains under mandatory outdoor water restrictions. At her weekly news conference at City Hall, Mayor Lily Wu said in the past week, the community has used 354 million gallons of water, a reduction of 34 percent in base water usage. The previous week, the city had used 352 million gallons, with a reduction of 35 percent in base usage.
Sedgwick County Democrats hope to capture Harris/Walz momentum
Kansas House Democrat Ford Carr of Wichita, said that he's inspired by the recent momentum of the Harris/Walz campaign leading up to November. Sedgwick County Democrats hope to capture Harris/Walz momentum. Excitement was visible at what the Sedgwick County Democratic Party called a 'pop-up' rally for Democrats Thursday night at...
City of Wichita looking to add laws to make Airbnb, Vrbo renters liable for nuisance parties instead of owners
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - With most things you rent, the liability for what you do with it is on you, but with short-term rentals in Wichita like Airbnb or Vrbo, the owner could be held responsible for crimes committed by renters. Next week, the city is looking to change that.
Kansas Association of Broadcasters Unveils 2024 Hall of Fame & Award Recipients
The Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) will induct four new members into the Kansas Broadcasting Hall of Fame, as well as honor four other outstanding broadcasters. Inductees will be honored at the 2024 award ceremony at the KAB Convention, Oct. 20-21, in Wichita. Background on the criteria for these awards, including past recipients, can be found on our website at www.kab.net.
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