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Best Airbnb Stays in Wichita, Kansas to Stay in 2025

Wichita has tons of attractions for tourists to experience. Here is our pick of the finest Airbnbs in Wichita to book in 2025.

American Cities With the Most Expensive Pizza

Looking for a cheap pizza? You'll want to watch your wallet in these cities that have the most expensive pizza in America.

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Soccer – The Lady Jaguar soccer team defeated Mulvane on Tuesday 6-0.

City of Olney weighs $7.7 million water treatment plant refurbishment

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The cost to refurbish Olney’s water treatment plant is estimated at $7.7 million, according to Olney City Administrator Simon Dwyer. This estimate comes from the engineering firm Jacob and Martin, which was hired to update the plant within a $14 million budget.

At World Figure Skating Championships, competitors prepare for ‘cathartic experience’

The painful memories of January's crash are being revisited in Boston. Skaters will try to give it their all while remembering those lost.

Film about prairie life in Kansas premiering this week in Wichita

"Sod and Stubble," a film by Ken Spurgeon based on a book by John Ise, about pioneer and prairie life in 1800s Kansas premieres in Wichita this week.

Fire officials respond to 36th Street fire Wednesday

The cause of a structure fire in Wichita Falls Wednesday morning is under investigation. Wichita Falls Fire Department officials were called out to the 1200 block of

Men’s basketball’s Quincy Ballard becomes first WSU player in transfer portal

Wichita State men’s basketball senior center Quincy Ballard, who received an extra year of eligibility earlier this month, entered the transfer portal on Tuesday according to a post on X. According to the post,

Small Rain/Storm Chances

A few storms will be possible tonight and Wednesday, mainly across the eastern parts of the area. Look for lows in the 50s and 60s with highs on Wednesday near or above 80.

Wichita State star center Quincy Ballard enters NCAA transfer portal

Wichita State big man Quincy Ballard will explore the possibility of finishing his career in a jersey other than the Shockers.

Wichita homeless coalition to receive federal grant

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The United Way of the Plains has announced that a $3.2 million federal grant will be awarded to the Coalition to End Homelessness in Sedgwick County. The grant is fr

Custom Bottle Labels: Elevating Your Product's Appeal

A well-crafted label with clear, high-quality design speaks volumes.

Cowboys advance in NIT Tournament, set to face North Texas

The Oklahoma State Cowboys advance to the NIT Tournament quarterfinals after a win over Southern Methodist on Sunday. The Cowboys began the tournament with an 89-79 win over Wichita State before beating SMU 85-83 in the second round. Next up, OSU will face the North Texas Mean Green on Tuesday.

City officials, leaders mingle with city manager candidates

The next manager will come from a pool of five candidates, all of whom attended the meet-and-greet function held in on of the banquet halls at the Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall.

Warm and less breezy today

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Our warm streak continues today but with less wind this afternoon. It’s another cool morning with lows in the 40s, but expect highs to climb back into the middle 70s across the state under partly cloudy skies.

'Daily Overland Park.' 'Daily Olathe.' They all come from an AI-generated information network

A rash of daily newsletters for Wichita, Olathe, Overland Park and Lawrence all market themselves as community services aiming to “make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people in our community,

DOGE canceled EPA grant to Wichita State, another USAID grant to Kansas State

The Department of Government Efficiency reported canceling an EPA environmental justice grant to Wichita State and another USAID ag grant to K-State.

Crime Stoppers' Crime of the Week highlights area copper theft

Crime Stoppers said the suspect was seen stealing copper wire from a structure on the 1500 block of E. Fort Worth Street on Friday, March 7. The suspect was last seen at the 1600 block of Conkling Drive, according to WFPD.

Three-year-old girl shoots her sister, 1, in the head after finding loaded gun in their home

Father Michael Tejeda, 34, has been charged with multiple offences after his daughter shot her sibling with a gun that he allegedly left lying around the home while loaded

Area Crime Stoppers looking for a second lottery fraud suspect

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Wichita Falls Area Crime Stoppers are looking for 24-year-old Felix Medina, who is wanted for a lottery fraud charge. This is the second suspect charged with lottery fraud posted by Crime Stoppers in the last week.

Police looking for local man in fatal Wichita shooting

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Police are looking for a man in connection with a fatal shooting in east Wichita. Police have issue a felony pickup for Jaden Watts. Detectives want him for quest

Does AI Trader Outperform Human Traders In The Long Run?

Does AI trader outperform human trader in the long run?

What to know about Texas Tech as Arkansas basketball prepares for NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Arkansas men’s basketball team advanced to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 with its 75-66 win over St. John’s on Saturday at Amica Mutual Pavilion. The Razorbacks will face 3rd-seeded Texas Tech, which defeated 11th-seeded Drake 77-64 on Saturday in Wichita, Kan., to advance to the next round.

Dave Boling: Resilient ‘til the end, this Gonzaga group may have struggled at times, but never stopped battling

Mark Few talked to his Gonzaga players often during the season about the qualities that made Houston such a great team.

1 seriously hurt in north Wichita shooting

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - One person is seriously hurt after a shooting in north Wichita Sunday morning. Sedgwick County dispatch confirmed officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of N. Hydraulic just before 10 a.m. One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Cooler, but Staying Mild as we Head into Sunday

As we head into the overnight hours, a front will drop in from the north and bring some gusty conditions with it. This time the winds will be coming out of the north. This front will drop our temperatures into the mid-70s tomorrow,

Gonzaga’s late rally comes up short in 81-76 loss to No. 1-seeded Houston

There was no ideal start Saturday for Gonzaga, two days after racing in front of Georgia 27-3 and rolling to an NCAA Tournament first-round win. But the Zags nearly made up for it with a frantic comeback in the closing minutes that had 14,

Despite losing in March Madness second round, Drake basketball earned its Cinderella story

Expectations for Drake basketball were low after Darian DeVries' departure. But Ben McCollum and his players gave fans something to believe in.

How to watch Oklahoma State vs SMU today: Time, stream for NIT game

What channel is Oklahoma State vs SMU game on today? Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule and live streaming info.

Jackson Linn grand slam caps eight-run fourth inning as Tulane evens Wichita State series

The Tulane baseball team, which trailed Wichita State 3-0 in the fourth inning on Saturday night and had done next to nothing offensively all week, erupted for eight runs that Jackson Linn capped with a grand slam on the way to a much needed 8-6 victory.

Thunderbirds to headline McConnell open house in 2026

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita has announced that the Air Force Thunderbirds will perform in the 2026 Frontiers in Flight Open House and Air Show. The Thunderbi

Houston takes on Gonzaga tonight with hopes of reaching Sweet 16

The second-ranked Coogs are the No. 1 seed in the Midwest region. Houston comes in with a 31-4 record, Houston won both the regular season Big 12 title and the Big 12 tournament. They’re taking on a Gonzaga team that comes in with a 26-8 record and a No. 8 seeding in the Midwest. The Zags are fresh off an 89-68 rout of Georgia.

Windy Sunday, then a warmer week ahead

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Peyton Sanders says that it will be windy on Sunday, then warmer weather is expected for the week ahead. It will be a cool start to the day on Sunday with morning low temperatures in the 40s. Afternoon highs will reach the low to mid 60s.

How to watch Houston vs. Gonzaga today in second round of NCAA March Madness tournament

After easy first-round victories, Houston and Gonzaga look to earn trip to the Sweet 16 when they meet in the second round of the NCAA tournament.