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City officials announced that free cooling centers are available for Wichita residents to beat the heat — centers operate at designated community sites until further notice.

Wichita youth football is changing as the Greater Wichita Junior Football League partners with Wichita Public Schools to assign players by attendance boundaries, while the new (ICT) Youth Football League offers an alternative for families who prefer a neighborhood model; city leaders say both aim to help kids succeed.

Regulators and industry leaders discussed how allowing E-15 gasoline to sell year-round could affect fuel costs and consumer choices in Kansas.

The policy could impact local fuel markets as new rules are considered.

A rare B-17 bomber is on display in Wichita today as part of a heritage event.

Local visitors can view the historic aircraft before it continues its route later this week.

Kansas corn growers are pushing for permanent year‑round E-15 sales to lower gas prices and increase farmer revenue after the Senate stalled the Farm Bill on Thursday due to SNAP funding disagreements — another vote is expected in September.

Kansas mother Morgan Moore, who lost her son to sextortion, is urging lawmakers to pass the Kids Online Safety Act to hold social platforms accountable (the Senate committee passed the bill).

She helped pass Caleb’s Law and now the bill moves to a full Senate vote.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment advises residents to avoid contact with blue-green algae in several lakes—exposure may cause symptoms like rash, vomiting, and headache in both people and pets.

Wichita high schools are addressing sports burnout as students return to classes today.

Coaches and educators offer strategies to balance practices with academic and personal well-being, aiming to lessen stress and improve performance.