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Haysville school district making changes to cell phone policy as “bell to bell” law takes effect

Local KWCH 12 2 hours ago

Haysville’s Board of Education said it will have to create cell phone lockers to carry out the policy, which will cost the school district over $100,000.

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Local KWCH 12

‘Such an honor’: Rare corpse flower blooms in Winfield

The bloom lasts only a couple of hours before the flower begins to die. Visitors filled the Southwestern College greenho

KWCH 12 · 2 hours ago
Local KSN News

After pool break-in, small Kansas town says 'summer mischief' comes at real cost

The city administrator said this burglary is the latest in a string of property damage incidents this summer.

KSN News · 3 hours ago
Local KSN News

Wichita City Council considers ordinance making more car thefts a felony

The Wichita City Council will be reviewing several changes to city ordinances to bring them in line with changes made by

KSN News · 5 hours ago
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Local KAKE News 5 hours ago

Winfield’s Corpse flower is now in bloom for a short time only

Southwestern College’s rare and smelly Corpse Flower is in bloom and hit its peak.

Sports KS VYPE (HS Sports) 6 hours ago

Derby’s Karlie Demel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm

Consistency has been the best thing about the Derby Panthers softball team. In a year where they have dominated day in and day out, a 20-0 start comes

Local KAKE News 6 hours ago

Kansas drops out of lawsuit targeting senior and disability rights

Rocky Nichols, executive director of the Disability Rights Center of Kansas, said he was pleased Attorney General Kris Kobach chose to pull Kansas out

Sports KS VYPE (HS Sports) 6 hours ago

Wichita Trinity’s Alex Majors – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina

Alex Majors entered his senior season at Wichita Trinity with a simple goal: enjoy every round. “My primary focus going into my senior season was to h

Local KWCH 12 6 hours ago

Kansas wheat harvests underway with lower yields reported

Wheat harvests are underway across Kansas, and some farmers are finding that their yields are lower this year.

Sports KS VYPE (HS Sports) 6 hours ago

Maize’s Tinley Travis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance

For Tinley Travis, the goal for this season at Maize was clear: help her team finally earn the chance to host regionals after falling just short in pr

Local KWCH 12 6 hours ago

Sedgwick County weighing second temporary ban on solar energy projects in 3 years

The previous moratorium lasted a full year between September 2023 and September 2024.

Local KWCH 12 6 hours ago

Boil water advisory issued for City of Burden

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Burden public water supply system located in Cowley C

Local KWCH 12 7 hours ago

Wichita schools invites public to weekly facility tours ahead of November bond vote

The open houses will take place every Tuesday, giving voters a chance to see inside the schools that would be affected by the proposed school bond.

Local KSN News 7 hours ago

2000s Disney nostalgia: Kansas State Fair announces closing performance

The group will perform some of the most memorable movie musical soundtracks from the 2000s.

Local KWCH 12 7 hours ago

Former Wichita dentist found dead in Missouri lake

73-year-old Steven Lieurance has been found nearly two weeks after being reported missing.

Local KWCH 12 8 hours ago

Newton Presbyterian Manor holds ice cream social for first responders

The Harvey County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Newton Police, Fire and EMS department were invited to the event.

Local KSN News 8 hours ago

Multiple line breaks prompt boil water advisory in south-central Kansas town

Water line breaks can open distribution systems to bacterial contamination, the KDHE said.

Sports KWCH 12 8 hours ago

Special Olympics athlete from Haysville prepares for trip to 2026 games

Kiel Miller has been competing for over 30 years and will be representing Kansas in tennis at the games.

Local KWCH 12 8 hours ago

Newton man pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of a child

A Newton man pleaded guilty to child sex crimes Friday, according to Harvey County Attorney Heather L. Figger.

Local KSN News 9 hours ago

KSN Summer Road Trip visits Garden City

The KSN team will be at the Refinery, 1322 Cecil Drive, broadcasting KSN News at 5 and 6 p.m.

Business KSN News 9 hours ago

Wichita State opens new manufacturing research hub

WSU said the hub will bring applied research, cutting-edge technologies, advanced materials, digital engineering, precision machining and smart automa

Sports City of Wichita Events 9 hours ago

Golf Board of Governors Meeting (June)

<strong>Event date:</strong> June 23, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>04:00 PM - 06:00 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>443 S 135th Street<b

Local KAKE News 12 hours ago

Man allegedly injured deputy, damaged patrol cars during arrest attempt in Oaklawn

The sheriff's office said Ladell Grant, of Bel Aire, was booked for aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, battery of a law enforcement offi

Local KSN News 13 hours ago

Arrest made, victim ID'd in downtown Wichita shooting

The suspect has been booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on a requested charge of first-degree murder.

Local City of Wichita Events 13 hours ago

Street Closure for the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Procession

<strong>Event date:</strong> June 27, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>07:00 PM - 08:00 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>Wichita, KS

Local City of Wichita Events 13 hours ago

Street Closure for the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Celebration

<strong>Event date:</strong> June 27, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>05:30 PM - 11:00 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>Wichita, KS

Food Wichita By E.B. 14 hours ago

Q’s Your Daddy BBQ opening in Maize

BBQ is returning to Maize, KS, by way of Q’s Your Daddy BBQ & Catering. The food truck who has been around town the last few years will be put on paus

Arts Exploration Place 14 hours ago

Thousands of rubber ducks splash into the Arkansas River

The post Thousands of rubber ducks splash into the Arkansas River appeared first on Exploration Place.

State Kansas Policy Institute 15 hours ago

Wealthiest taxpayers pay more than their fair share of income taxes

I recently was talking with someone who said wealthy people should pay their fair share of income taxes, and I asked, “What do you mean by ‘fair share

Sports KS VYPE (HS Sports) 15 hours ago

Wichita East’s Kayden Morrison – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Braden Carter Farmers Insurance

Kayden Morrison of Wichita East set out this season with a clear goal: help his team finish with a winning record and knock off opponents the Aces had

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