More Headlines
- New KS Humane Society Building Filled To Capacity
Cages at the Kansas Humane Society are over-crowded with pets, even though the shelter just moved to a bigger building.
9 Comments
- Local Businesses Pledge Today’s Profits For Lord’s Diner
Local Pizza Huts, Taco Bells and Blockbuster stores are pledging a portion of today’s profits to help feed the hungry.
2 Comments
- Miss America, Miss Kansas Visit Local Elementary
Wichita’s Washington Elementary School students were treated to a visit from Miss America, Katie Stam, and Miss Kansas, Becki Ronen.
0 Comments
- Picture Perfect Day For Regatta On The River
The 18th Annual Frostbite Regatta will launch on the banks of the Little Arkansas River in Riverside Park today.
0 Comments
- Zoo To Reopen on Sunday After Water Main Break
The Sedgwick County Zoo will reopen Sunday following a water main break.
0 Comments
- City Slashes Street Repair Budget
There is a bumpy road ahead for Wichita residents as the city slashes extra funds slated for street repairs. The cuts come as the city faces a bigger deficit than expected in this new economy.
2 Comments
- What's That Smell?
911 dispatchers say they are being kept busy by a number of calls Tuesday evening reporting an odor.
15 Comments
- 'Dig For The Cure' Volleyball Tournament
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the 2nd Annual ‘Dig For the Cure’ volleyball tournament will be held at Ell-Saline High School, November 7th & 8th, 9:00am.
1 Comment
- Sedgwick County Conducts Operation 'Cops On Rails'
Operation "Cops on Rails" is aimed to remind motorists of traffic laws at railroad crossings.
0 Comments
- Wichita Transit Adds Bike Racks To City Buses
The Wichita Transit Department has added bike racks to all of the Transit buses to accommodate the needs of riders.
7 Comments
- Workforce Centers Add Computers For Laidoff Workers' Use
The Kansas Department of Labor has provided computers and staff to workforce centers to help Kansans file for unemployment online.
1 Comment
- Non-Profits Needs Increasing As Donations Fall
According to a recent United Way survey, nonprofit organizations are experiencing an increasing need for services at a time when revenues and donations are declining.
5 Comments
- Sheriff's Office Changing Paint Scheme On Patrol Cars To Save Money
The sheriff's office is currently spending $4,000 per vehicle for the "Shamu" paint scheme and decal package and estimates a savings of $3,500 per vehicle through transition to the new paint scheme.
14 Comments
- WSU Rhatigan Student Center Seals Time Capsule
The Rhatigan Student Center celebrated the sealing of a time capsule on Thursday. The time capsule, which will be opened in 2059, is part of the RSC’s 50th Anniversary celebration.
0 Comments
- Mayor's 5K Kicks Off City's Health Initiative
Mayor Carl Brewer crossed the finish line with hundreds of other Wichitans who took the city's Sunday morning challenge to focus on becoming a healthier community.
1 Comment
- City Announces Parking Plan For 'Wicked' At Century II
Free parking available at multiple sites.
0 Comments
- Local Food Banks Face More Hunger
More hungry families are needing help. In this new economy, local food banks are having trouble keeping up with the growing need.
0 Comments
- Community Clinics Have Key Role In Health Reform
This year, federally qualified clinics are on track to handle more than 20 million patients — 2 million more than last year. Visits by uninsured patients jumped 21% from 2008 to 2009.
0 Comments
- Interfaith Ministries Sets Higher Goals For Operation Holiday
Last year, Operation Holiday served 14,000 people in the Wichita area. This year, the demand is expected to be higher with local layoffs.
5 Comments
- Via Christi Ranked In Top 5% Medical Centers Nationally
The study found that Via Christi leads all other Kansas hospitals for stroke, pulmonary and critical care, and for a second year in a row, ranked Via Christi No. 1 in Wichita for cardiac care.
0 Comments
- Picasso’s Birthday To Be Celebrated In Topeka With Art Class
Fans of Pablo Picasso will get a chance to create their own masterpiece using the artist's techniques and styles during an event later this month in Topeka.
0 Comments
- Public Prayer Service To Be Held For Deputy Etheridge
There will be a Service of Public Prayer called “For Whom the Bell Tolls...” on Sunday the 11th of October at the Broadview Hotel.
0 Comments
- Westar Offers Programmable Thermostat To WattSaver Customers
WattSaver participants will save energy, help utility delay need for power plants.
11 Comments
- City Prepares For College Hill Trick-Or-Treat Event
A Wichita neighborhood's Halloween tradition will go on thanks to a community-wide effort.
8 Comments
- Mystery Horse Turns Up At Stable
A family is looking for the owner of a horse who showed up in their stable.
3 Comments
- Golf Fundraiser To Benefit Deputy Etheridge
Golf Tournament to be held Saturday, October 17th.
0 Comments
- Conference In Hutchinson To Discuss Drug-Endangered Youth
Helping drug-endangered youths is the topic of two-day conference taking place later this month.
0 Comments
- Fundraiser Set For Family Of Kan. H1N1 Flu Victim
A softball tournament is being held to raise money for the family of a northeast Kansas mother of three who died from H1N1 flu.
0 Comments
- Greensburg Launches Sustainable Architecture Contest
The tornado-ravaged Kansas town of Greensburg is running a global sustainable architecture design competition for new buildings.
0 Comments
- Wichita Expands Q-Line Service In Old Town
Trolley to run six days per week.
0 Comments
- 55-Year-Old Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s Disease
In preparation for this weekend's Memory Walk, here's one story about a local family whose dreams were shattered from Alzheimer's.
0 Comments
- Fundraising Events To Benefit The Family Of Brian Ethridge
Genghis Grill and Papa John's to donate profits to the memorial fund.
4 Comments
- 'Night Of The Living Zoo' Tickets Now Available
The Sedgwick County Zoo will be filled with ghouls, goblins and not-too-scary Halloween displays for Night of the Living Zoo on Friday, Saturday and Sunday October 23, 24 & 25 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Sedgwick County Zoo.
4 Comments
- Finney County Gets $3.4 Million To Help Families
Finney County health advocates say they will use a $3.4 million grant to help families who don't know which of several agencies to contact when they need assistance.
0 Comments
- Commerce Department To Honor Kansas Women, Minority Firms
The Kansas Department of Commerce will honor 12 businesses and three individuals next month for their efforts in creating job opportunities.
0 Comments
- Candlelight Vigil Held In Memory Of Fallen Deputy
A somber gathering of about 200 people held a candlelight vigil in memory of Deputy Brian S. Etheridge.
15 Comments
- K-State Looking For Girls To Shadow Professors
Kansas State University is signing up high schools girls to shadow professors for a day.
0 Comments
- Artist Seeks Entries For ‘Rethink Topeka’ Art Show
A Topeka printmaker and screenprinter wants to use art to change people's negative perceptions of the capital city.
0 Comments
- Tough Economy Takes Toll On Blood Donations
The new economy is taking a toll on retailers, banks and organizations that rely on donations, including the American Red Cross and their need for blood donations.
4 Comments
- Kansas State Creates War Institute For Families
A new research institute at Kansas State University will focus on the health and security of the region's military families.
0 Comments
- Wichita Holding 'Play Day' Saturday
Wichita Play Day to be held Saturday, September 19th at O.J. Watson Park.
2 Comments
- 5 To Be Inducted Into Kansas Cowboy Hall Of Fame
The Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame will induct will five cowboys this weekend for their contributions to western heritage.
0 Comments
- Winner Of Arts License Plate To Receive Royalties From Kansas
The Kansas Arts Commission plans to pay royalties to the winner of its design contest for a new Kansas license plate honoring the arts.
0 Comments
- Kansas Officials To Review Disaster Preparedness
Being prepared for floods, tornadoes, snow storms and H1N1 flu is the topic of a Statehouse news conference Tuesday in the governor's office.
0 Comments
- Emporia Nearing Goal For Arts Fundraising
The Emporia Arts Council says it's halfway toward its goal of raising $62,000 as part of a push to build an arts center.
0 Comments
- Hutch Teen With Disabilities Becomes Eagle Scout
A Hutchinson teenager determined not to be stopped by Down Syndrome and speech problems has become an Eagle Scout.
4 Comments
- ABC's John Stossel To Give Public Lecture At Wichita State
Lecture to be underwritten by Fred C. and Mary R. Koch Foundation
0 Comments
- Crime Stoppers, Cornejo Form Community Partnership
Crime Stoppers of Wichita/Sedgwick County and Cornejo and Sons have joined forces to encourage citizens to fight crime.
4 Comments
- Groundbreaking Held For Law Enforcement Memorial In Wichita
Construction of the memorial is expected to begin shortly and be completed in time for National Law Enforcement Memorial Week in May, 2010.
2 Comments
- Performing Arts Camp Makes Stars Of Stuttering Kids
A special group of 40 boys and girls heading back to school have two important things in common: All of them stutter -- yet, all had the courage to go on stage anyway at an unusual summer camp for the performing arts.
0 Comments
Family
