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For Wichita, the Air Capital of the World, coverage here follows city government, Sedgwick County, Wichita USD 259, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and surrounding communities.


Politics

Military

JROTC Cadets Honor Veterans at Koch Arena

About 400 Wichita JROTC cadets gathered for a Veterans Day Salute honoring those who have served the country.

JROTC Cadets Honor Veterans at Koch Arena

Weather and Disaster

Live Poll

Have you taken steps to prepare for Monday's severe storms in your area?

Forecasts

Wichita Faces Two Rounds of Severe Storms

The National Weather Service warns of possible tornado-capable storms and damaging winds in the Wichita area Monday.

Wichita Faces Two Rounds of Severe Storms

Crime

Live Poll

Do you think crime in your area is getting better or worse?

Property Crime

Church Doors Smashed in Wichita Vandalism

Surveillance footage captured a person breaking nine panes of glass at ZAIK Church, and leadership has filed a police report.

Church Doors Smashed in Wichita Vandalism

Sports

Hockey

Thunder to Host First Native American Heritage Night

Wichita Thunder will play as the Thunderbirds Saturday against the Tulsa Oilers in jerseys designed with artist Taiomah Rutledge.


Health

Live Poll

Is it ethically appropriate for researchers to perform invasive CT scans on ancient human remains?

Nutrition

CT Scans Reveal New Details About Wichita Mummy

Researchers analyze the Braided Lady mummy at the Museum of World Treasures to uncover insights about her health.

CT Scans Reveal New Details About Wichita Mummy

Coverage on this page runs across city council decisions, the Sedgwick County courts and Wichita USD 259 alongside the aviation, healthcare and manufacturing employers that define the regional economy. From Delano and College Hill to Downtown, Crown Heights and Riverside, neighborhood coverage extends into Butler County, Harvey County and Sumner County where stories cross the line. The aerospace and aviation manufacturing industry ties local employment, supplier networks and economic development policy to commercial aircraft production cycles and federal defense procurement in ways that distinguish Wichita's business coverage from most Kansas cities. Infrastructure investment, school district resources and downtown development are the recurring subjects in local government reporting.


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