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🐴Horses parade through fairgrounds for first time since 2015
Fairgoers who have not yet seen the Clydesdales can still see them during daily stable viewing through Sunday, Sept. 20.
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/17/kansas-state-fair-budweiser-clydesdales-horses/
Fairgoers who have not yet seen the Clydesdales can still see them during daily stable viewing through Sunday, Sept. 20.
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/17/kansas-state-fair-budweiser-clydesdales-horses/
September 17, 2026 at 3:30 AM
🐴Horses parade through fairgrounds for first time since 2015
Fairgoers who have not yet seen the Clydesdales can still see them during daily stable viewing through Sunday, Sept. 20.
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/17/kansas-state-fair-budweiser-clydesdales-horses/
Fairgoers who have not yet seen the Clydesdales can still see them during daily stable viewing through Sunday, Sept. 20.
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/17/kansas-state-fair-budweiser-clydesdales-horses/
Some businesses slow production, others stay open by adjusting operations.
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/boil-water-advisory-takes-toll-wichita-businesses-forcing-closures-shortages/
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/boil-water-advisory-takes-toll-wichita-businesses-forcing-closures-shortages/
September 17, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Some businesses slow production, others stay open by adjusting operations.
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/boil-water-advisory-takes-toll-wichita-businesses-forcing-closures-shortages/
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/boil-water-advisory-takes-toll-wichita-businesses-forcing-closures-shortages/
Some of the county commissioners said they want to get a better look at the numbers before deciding whether to vote for a $4.50 increase to a transaction fee.
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/proposed-fee-sedgwick-county-tag-office-postponed-least-week/
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/proposed-fee-sedgwick-county-tag-office-postponed-least-week/
September 17, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Some of the county commissioners said they want to get a better look at the numbers before deciding whether to vote for a $4.50 increase to a transaction fee.
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/proposed-fee-sedgwick-county-tag-office-postponed-least-week/
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/proposed-fee-sedgwick-county-tag-office-postponed-least-week/
A Norton County traffic stop led to a felony meth arrest after a deputy found more than 145 grams of methamphetamine.
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/norton-county-woman-sentenced-meth-possession-case/
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/norton-county-woman-sentenced-meth-possession-case/
September 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM
A Norton County traffic stop led to a felony meth arrest after a deputy found more than 145 grams of methamphetamine.
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/norton-county-woman-sentenced-meth-possession-case/
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/norton-county-woman-sentenced-meth-possession-case/
GOOD NEWS! Today, GAF Roofing and Wichita Habitat for Humanity teamed up today to provide a brand new roof for a first-time homeowner.
Check it out >>> https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/gaf-roofing-wichita-habitat-humanity-team-up-install-roof-hopeful-first-time-homeowner/ #kwch12
Check it out >>> https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/gaf-roofing-wichita-habitat-humanity-team-up-install-roof-hopeful-first-time-homeowner/ #kwch12
September 17, 2026 at 12:30 AM
GOOD NEWS! Today, GAF Roofing and Wichita Habitat for Humanity teamed up today to provide a brand new roof for a first-time homeowner.
Check it out >>> https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/gaf-roofing-wichita-habitat-humanity-team-up-install-roof-hopeful-first-time-homeowner/ #kwch12
Check it out >>> https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/gaf-roofing-wichita-habitat-humanity-team-up-install-roof-hopeful-first-time-homeowner/ #kwch12
The incident happened near the area of Lincoln and St. Francis streets. The crossing will remain closed.
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/train-derails-south-wichita-near-lincoln-st-francis/
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/train-derails-south-wichita-near-lincoln-st-francis/
September 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The incident happened near the area of Lincoln and St. Francis streets. The crossing will remain closed.
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/train-derails-south-wichita-near-lincoln-st-francis/
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/train-derails-south-wichita-near-lincoln-st-francis/
“I think a lot of us are still trying to process what happened, this terrible loss.” 💔 https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/team-sky-nbc4-pays-tribute-colleagues-killed-news-helicopter-crash/ #kwch12
September 16, 2026 at 11:15 PM
“I think a lot of us are still trying to process what happened, this terrible loss.” 💔 https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/team-sky-nbc4-pays-tribute-colleagues-killed-news-helicopter-crash/ #kwch12
The City of Wichita said water testing is complete and tests have been sent to the lab.
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/wichita-boil-advisory-impacting-about-500k-water-customers/
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/wichita-boil-advisory-impacting-about-500k-water-customers/
September 16, 2026 at 11:03 PM
The City of Wichita said water testing is complete and tests have been sent to the lab.
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/wichita-boil-advisory-impacting-about-500k-water-customers/
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/wichita-boil-advisory-impacting-about-500k-water-customers/
Wichita Public Schools will be on session on Thursday. Here's what the district has to say about the water available for students and staff >>> https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/after-school-activities-programs-canceled-wichita-public-schools-amid-boil-water-advisory/ #kwch12
September 16, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Wichita Public Schools will be on session on Thursday. Here's what the district has to say about the water available for students and staff >>> https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/after-school-activities-programs-canceled-wichita-public-schools-amid-boil-water-advisory/ #kwch12
Crews are working on the leak, and it is expected to be fixed Thursday, according to a Wichita Public Schools spokesperson.
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/water-main-break-forces-early-release-wichita-east-high-school/
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/water-main-break-forces-early-release-wichita-east-high-school/
September 16, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Crews are working on the leak, and it is expected to be fixed Thursday, according to a Wichita Public Schools spokesperson.
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/water-main-break-forces-early-release-wichita-east-high-school/
https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/water-main-break-forces-early-release-wichita-east-high-school/
Satellites show Earth lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland, Antarctica in 47 years https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/satellites-show-earth-lost-more-than-12-trillion-tons-ice-greenland-antarctica-47-years/ #kwch12
September 16, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Satellites show Earth lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland, Antarctica in 47 years https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/satellites-show-earth-lost-more-than-12-trillion-tons-ice-greenland-antarctica-47-years/ #kwch12
#BREAKING The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation. https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/federal-reserve-hikes-key-rate-1st-time-3-years-defying-trump-demands-cut/ #kwch12
September 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM
#BREAKING The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation. https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/federal-reserve-hikes-key-rate-1st-time-3-years-defying-trump-demands-cut/ #kwch12
The Sedgwick County District Attorney's said a man charged with second-degree murder in a 2024 shooting pleaded guilty to the charge today. https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/wichita-man-pleads-guilty-second-degree-murder-2024-shooting-death/ #kwch12
September 16, 2026 at 6:45 PM
The Sedgwick County District Attorney's said a man charged with second-degree murder in a 2024 shooting pleaded guilty to the charge today. https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/wichita-man-pleads-guilty-second-degree-murder-2024-shooting-death/ #kwch12
The shelves are empty. 💧 As a boil water advisory continues for Wichita, stores are running out of bottled water. Here's a look from inside Sam's.
What you should do before drinking the water >>> https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/wichita-boil-advisory-impacting-about-500k-water-customers/ #kwch12
What you should do before drinking the water >>> https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/wichita-boil-advisory-impacting-about-500k-water-customers/ #kwch12
September 16, 2026 at 6:13 PM
The shelves are empty. 💧 As a boil water advisory continues for Wichita, stores are running out of bottled water. Here's a look from inside Sam's.
What you should do before drinking the water >>> https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/wichita-boil-advisory-impacting-about-500k-water-customers/ #kwch12
What you should do before drinking the water >>> https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/wichita-boil-advisory-impacting-about-500k-water-customers/ #kwch12
A Kansas inmate was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for his part in conspiring to smuggle methamphetamine into a state prison.
Hutchinson inmate sentenced to federal prison for attempted drug smuggling
Baggett took part in a conspiracy to throw a package of methamphetamine over the prison wall.
www.kwch.com
September 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM
A Kansas inmate was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for his part in conspiring to smuggle methamphetamine into a state prison.
SEE THE CLYDESDALES! 🐴❤️ The Kansas State Fair shared these photos of the Budweiser Clydesdales, ready to parade through the fairgrounds on Wednesday.
You can see the parade today starting at 4 p.m. by their stalls at Gate 9 - or visit their viewing exhibit to see them up close.
You can see the parade today starting at 4 p.m. by their stalls at Gate 9 - or visit their viewing exhibit to see them up close.
September 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM
SEE THE CLYDESDALES! 🐴❤️ The Kansas State Fair shared these photos of the Budweiser Clydesdales, ready to parade through the fairgrounds on Wednesday.
You can see the parade today starting at 4 p.m. by their stalls at Gate 9 - or visit their viewing exhibit to see them up close.
You can see the parade today starting at 4 p.m. by their stalls at Gate 9 - or visit their viewing exhibit to see them up close.
HELLO, DOLLY! 🎤💎 From a rhinestone world to amber wave The country legend's smile and big wavy locks are gracing fields across the U.S. and Canada this fall. https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/aw-shucks-dolly-parton-corn-mazes-crop-up-fields-nationwide/ #kwch12
September 16, 2026 at 2:35 PM
HELLO, DOLLY! 🎤💎 From a rhinestone world to amber wave The country legend's smile and big wavy locks are gracing fields across the U.S. and Canada this fall. https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/aw-shucks-dolly-parton-corn-mazes-crop-up-fields-nationwide/ #kwch12
The City of Bel Aire is responding to a fish kill at Eagle Lake. They say it was caused by recent extreme heat.
Crews with Bel Aire Public Works cleaned up more than a thousand dead fish this past week.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/15/bel-aire-addressing-fish-kill-eagle-lake/
Crews with Bel Aire Public Works cleaned up more than a thousand dead fish this past week.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/15/bel-aire-addressing-fish-kill-eagle-lake/
September 16, 2026 at 1:47 PM
The City of Bel Aire is responding to a fish kill at Eagle Lake. They say it was caused by recent extreme heat.
Crews with Bel Aire Public Works cleaned up more than a thousand dead fish this past week.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/15/bel-aire-addressing-fish-kill-eagle-lake/
Crews with Bel Aire Public Works cleaned up more than a thousand dead fish this past week.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/15/bel-aire-addressing-fish-kill-eagle-lake/
A Wichita man was shocked to find a racial slur written on his truck after taking it to a local car dealership for an oil change.
The company said it has fired the responsible employee.
Story | http://kwch.com/2026/09/16/it-felt-humiliating-wichita-man-finds-racial-slur-truck-after-oil-change/
The company said it has fired the responsible employee.
Story | http://kwch.com/2026/09/16/it-felt-humiliating-wichita-man-finds-racial-slur-truck-after-oil-change/
September 16, 2026 at 1:12 PM
A Wichita man was shocked to find a racial slur written on his truck after taking it to a local car dealership for an oil change.
The company said it has fired the responsible employee.
Story | http://kwch.com/2026/09/16/it-felt-humiliating-wichita-man-finds-racial-slur-truck-after-oil-change/
The company said it has fired the responsible employee.
Story | http://kwch.com/2026/09/16/it-felt-humiliating-wichita-man-finds-racial-slur-truck-after-oil-change/
FLIGHT 5342: More than 19 months after a plane crash killed 67, grieving families are concerned that as public attention fades, momentum will stall and critical safeguards will be shelved.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/15/flight-5342-families-take-fight-aviation-safety-reforms-capitol-hill/
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/15/flight-5342-families-take-fight-aviation-safety-reforms-capitol-hill/
September 16, 2026 at 12:46 PM
FLIGHT 5342: More than 19 months after a plane crash killed 67, grieving families are concerned that as public attention fades, momentum will stall and critical safeguards will be shelved.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/15/flight-5342-families-take-fight-aviation-safety-reforms-capitol-hill/
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/15/flight-5342-families-take-fight-aviation-safety-reforms-capitol-hill/
Work on a $37 million project ramps up next year in east Wichita, intended to reduce flooding.
Crews will cut down shade trees and lanes will be paved through residents' yards.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/bleckley-drive-residents-push-back-against-wichitas-37m-flood-reduction-project/
Crews will cut down shade trees and lanes will be paved through residents' yards.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/bleckley-drive-residents-push-back-against-wichitas-37m-flood-reduction-project/
September 16, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Work on a $37 million project ramps up next year in east Wichita, intended to reduce flooding.
Crews will cut down shade trees and lanes will be paved through residents' yards.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/bleckley-drive-residents-push-back-against-wichitas-37m-flood-reduction-project/
Crews will cut down shade trees and lanes will be paved through residents' yards.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/bleckley-drive-residents-push-back-against-wichitas-37m-flood-reduction-project/
Mayor Lily Wu and all six Wichita City Council members have sent a letter to President Trump, urging the administration to protect Kansas aerospace workers.
Story | http://kwch.com/2026/09/15/wichita-leaders-urge-president-trump-protect-local-bombardier-jobs-amid-us-canada-trade-dispute/
Story | http://kwch.com/2026/09/15/wichita-leaders-urge-president-trump-protect-local-bombardier-jobs-amid-us-canada-trade-dispute/
September 16, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Mayor Lily Wu and all six Wichita City Council members have sent a letter to President Trump, urging the administration to protect Kansas aerospace workers.
Story | http://kwch.com/2026/09/15/wichita-leaders-urge-president-trump-protect-local-bombardier-jobs-amid-us-canada-trade-dispute/
Story | http://kwch.com/2026/09/15/wichita-leaders-urge-president-trump-protect-local-bombardier-jobs-amid-us-canada-trade-dispute/
If you were interested in attending but missed out, you can visit the companies’ websites for open positions.
Intrust Bank Arena, Century II host job fair
Attendees were able to apply for part-time and full-time positions.
www.kwch.com
September 16, 2026 at 3:06 AM
If you were interested in attending but missed out, you can visit the companies’ websites for open positions.
NO CHARGES FILED: The mother of 2-year-old Darwin Olson, a Michigan boy who was hit and killed by a vehicle, is speaking out after investigators closed the case without filing criminal charges.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/mother-toddler-hit-killed-by-vehicle-reacts-lack-charges/
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/mother-toddler-hit-killed-by-vehicle-reacts-lack-charges/
September 16, 2026 at 2:47 AM
NO CHARGES FILED: The mother of 2-year-old Darwin Olson, a Michigan boy who was hit and killed by a vehicle, is speaking out after investigators closed the case without filing criminal charges.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/mother-toddler-hit-killed-by-vehicle-reacts-lack-charges/
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/16/mother-toddler-hit-killed-by-vehicle-reacts-lack-charges/
A new technology learning lab at Wichita's Brooks Magnet Middle School will give students and teachers access to emerging technology, like augmented and virtual reality, 3D printing and AI.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/15/new-technology-learning-lab-opens-brooks-magnet-middle-school/
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/15/new-technology-learning-lab-opens-brooks-magnet-middle-school/
September 16, 2026 at 2:18 AM
A new technology learning lab at Wichita's Brooks Magnet Middle School will give students and teachers access to emerging technology, like augmented and virtual reality, 3D printing and AI.
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/15/new-technology-learning-lab-opens-brooks-magnet-middle-school/
Story | https://www.kwch.com/2026/09/15/new-technology-learning-lab-opens-brooks-magnet-middle-school/