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Shockers Picked Second in AAC Preseason Poll
WICHITA, Kan. -- Wichita State was picked second in the American Athletic Conference preseason poll announced Monday. Redshirt senior middle blocker Morgan Stout and fifth year senior Izzi Strand were both tabbed to the preseason all-conference team. Rice snagged the top spot on the preseason poll, garnering eight first place...
⚾ Wind Surge drop series final to Midland Sunday
MIDLAND, Texas—The Wichita Wind Surge lost the series finale 4-1 to the Midland RockHounds at Momentum Bank Ballpark. After four straight runs scored for the RockHounds, all Wichita managed on offense was a bases-loaded walk in the seventh. Shane McGuire stroked a two-run double to left field in the...
Barton Co. using revenue-neutral law as incentive to keep taxes down
In March 2021, the Kansas Legislature passed a law that is commonly referred to as the revenue-neutral rate (RNR) law. The legislation not only requires taxing entities to notify taxpayers when they intend to collect more taxes than the year before, creating more transparency in the taxation process, but it also changed how governmental bodies approach their budgets. Barton County, as a taxing entity, has reduced taxes over each of the past four years. Administrator Matt Patzner said RNR has been a better barrier to raising taxes than the so-called tax lid that preceded RNR.
Damaged sewer main prompts street closure north of downtown Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Damage to a 36-inch sewer main prompted the City of Wichita to close 21st Street in both directions from Broadway to Mosley. The city said people can still access local businesses as crews clean the pipe to assess the damage reportedly from local construction work. The...
High heat, but not as humid today
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - There’s no doubt about it, today will be hot but it won’t be as extreme/dangerous as it was over the weekend. Expect afternoon temperatures near 100 degrees to feel about the same with less humidity than Sunday. A weak cold front will move across...
Wichita taking applications for art grants
Wichita’s Arts and Cultural Services Division has announced the opening of applications for art projects, under a program called Arts Thrive. The grants were made possible by a $75,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The city is looking to award three $25,000 grants, although the exact amount may fluctuate depending on the actual project budgets submitted by applicants.
1 critically wounded in S. Wichita shooting
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Update: Wichita police said the shooting was self-inflicted. One person is in critical condition following a shooting in south Wichita. Sedgwick County dispatchers said officers were called to the incident shortly after 8 p.m. near Mosley and Kinkaid. Copyright 2024 KWCH. All rights reserved. To report...
Emporia Spartan Boxing 1-2 in Wichita Saturday
Emporia Spartan Boxing took three boxers to Wichita for competition Saturday. Gio Cervantes extended his winning streak to four in a row with a first-round stoppage victory. This was Cervantes’ second bout in as many weeks after he earned a decision win one week earlier in Topeka. 2023 Silver...
High School Football Previews: Goddard Eisenhower Tigers
GODDARD, Kan. (KSNW) – Goddard Eisenhower is gearing up for redemption this football season after falling in the sub-state game against Kapaun in 2023. However, there are still positives to take away from last season. The Tigers went 10-2 for their best record in school history. It was also the closest they’ve come to a […]
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