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Rain potential peaks Thursday evening
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Just a couple more hot days ahead before a cold front brings in some early fall-like weather. The chances for storms will end heading into the overnight and most, if not all of Kansas, will have dry weather on Wednesday. A strong cold front arriving on...
Wednesday warmth, changes arrive by week’s end
Showers and storms in the region this morning are to our east. Even though we need the moisture, at least we can expect a smooth commute since active weather will not be an issue. It will continue to feel very much like summer. High temperatures in the 90s will be...
Dodge City, KS Braces for Severe Weather: Cold Front and Storms Expected Thursday Afternoon
Dodge City, KS – A cold front is set to sweep through Dodge City on Thursday, bringing a 10-degree temperature drop and an over 80% chance of severe storms. Residents should prepare for potentially hazardous weather, including gusts up to 65 mph and quarter-sized hail. According to the National...
The Wellington Humane Society Pet of the Week is Wilma
Sumner Newscow report — The Wellington Humane Society Pet of the Week is Wilma!. Wilma is a beautiful girl that needs some time and patience. She was a scared puppy when she first came in and sadly got adopted by someone who didn’t spend time with her. So we now have her back and know someone out there is willing to give this special pup the time and effort she deserves! She is a very sweet girl with a gentle nature.
Nomar Eatz Foodie Event in Nomar Plaza Wichita
Nomar Eatz is a FREE event that highlights local foods. It is an outdoor celebration of local foodies, food trucks, caterers, packaged goods vendors, and produce sellers. This event is free to attend but you will want to come hungry and bring cash for food. Normar Eats aims to create...
Sumner Newscow weekly poll: What do you think of the new cell phone policy at Wellington USD353?
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FIVE BLUEJAYS NAMED TO KCAC BISSELL DIVISION PRESEASON TEAM
WICHITA, Kan. – The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) has announced their selections for the KCAC Bissell Division Preseason Team, as voted on by the coaches from the schools that make up the conference's Bissell Division. This year's selections consist of four sophomores, ten juniors, and 19 seniors. Five...
Shocker Golf Classic Scheduled for October 11
WICHITA, Kan. -- The Wichita State baseball team will be hosting the Shocker Golf Classic presented by Tony's Drywall on Friday, October 11 at Tallgrass Country Club. The four-person scramble begins with a shotgun start at 12:00 pm at Tallgrass, located at 2400 North Tallgrass Street in Wichita. Single entry fee is $300 per player or $1,000 per team, tax-deductible. Green fee, cart, range balls, lunch, beverages, swag bag and tournament prizes are included in the fee. Registration begins at 11:00 am. Current Wichita State players and staff will be assisting with the event throughout the day, providing a unique...
Ad Astra Acquires Local Hutchinson Billboards, Continues Legacy of Success
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio has recently acquired a local billboard network previously managed by QB Enterprises, LLC. Ad Astra, a prominent local media company, made this strategic move to expand its advertising capabilities and strengthen its presence in the local market. QB Enterprises, LLC has built a...
Cheney Lake open for Labor Day weekend, despite low levels
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Labor Day weekend is around the corner and it’s usually one of the busiest times for lakes. Cheney Reservoir, most likely, won’t be one of them. The lake level has dropped below 60 percent or nearly seven and a half feet below normal. It’s a worry for O’Brien’s Marina ahead of the holiday weekend.
Microburst at Wichita air show injures several, causes damage
The Frontiers in Flight air show in Wichita was interrupted on Sunday after strong winds caused damage and injured several people. Oklahoma has seen several microbursts in the last 10 days, and they usually hit in the afternoon or evening. But the storm in Wichita hit early in the morning.
Excitement captured: sentiments of a new semester at Newman
Fall classes are underway, students have returned and the energy of a new semester can be felt from every corner of the Newman University campus. Move-in days, orientation and Student Life’s welcome back week events Aug. 16-23 united the campus with a shared excitement. That lively spirit continued when more than 240 gathered to celebrate Newman’s second annual Color Run on Aug. 24.
Heading to a K-State game? 5 traffic projects could impact your trip
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - College football season starts this weekend. For K-State fans heading to Manhattan, five construction projects may disrupt your road trip. There are two construction projects on I-70 at Junction City and McDowell Creek Road. Near Junction City, between Exit 295 and mile marker 300 east of...
Man sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for Topeka killing
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka man arrested for a 2023 shooting death has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison. A spokeswoman for the Shawnee County Attorney said Christopher Brown was sentenced Monday, Aug. 26 to 233 months, or just short of 20 years, in prison for the killing of Sherman Coleman, Jr., 33, […]
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