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Matt Heilman

Wichita

Digital Producer at KWCH-TV (Wichita, KS)

I spend the first half of my days on dad duty and the second half in prime time as a digital producer for #kwch12

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  • 10 hours ago | kwch.com | Matt Heilman

    WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - About a year and a half out from the next gubernatorial election in Kansas, there’s already a crowded field of Republicans vying to flip the governor’s seat following what will be the eight-year run of Democrat Laura Kelly. As of Wednesday, May 14, six Republicans have announced their campaigns for Kansas governor. Of the six, one has formally filed to run for the 2026 Primary next August.

  • 12 hours ago | kwch.com | Matt Heilman

    WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment confirmed that as of Wednesday, May 14, there are 56 confirmed measles cases in Kansas, including two cases in Reno and Sedgwick counties that are “thought to be associated with international travel.” Last week, Sedgwick County reported its first measles case since 2017.

  • 14 hours ago | kwch.com | Matt Heilman

    WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas Department of Transportation announced that for much of the weekend, it will close the ramp from westbound K-96 to southbound Interstate 135 for bridge work. The closure starts at 5 a.m. Saturday and continues into Sunday, KDOT said. As a detour to access southbound I-135, KDOT advised that drivers should use the Hillside exit from westbound K-96, then travel south to 21st Street. KDOT said it expects the ramp to reopen by Sunday afternoon. Copyright 2025 KWCH.

  • 15 hours ago | kwch.com | Matt Heilman

    WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - National reports from President Donald Trump’s visit to Qatar during his Middle East trip confirm a deal signed for Qatar Airways to purchase 160 Boeing jets. Reuters published a photo from Qatar that shows Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg joining Trump and Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at Wednesday’s signing ceremony in Doha. The president said that the deal was worth $200 billion, but the total value hasn’t been confirmed.

  • 1 day ago | kwch.com | Matt Heilman

    WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As drought conditions continue to impact counties across Kansas, the Wichita area is being particularly impacted, with Sedgwick and two neighboring counties placed into emergency status within the governor’s updated drought declaration.

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Matt Heilman
Matt Heilman @matthewjheilman
14 Apr 23

RT @WichitaPolice: Kaynan was last seen wearing grey and light green camouflage pajama pants and a grey shirt with light green on it If you…

Matt Heilman
Matt Heilman @matthewjheilman
13 Apr 23

UPDATE; Father’s girlfriend sentenced to probation in connection with Wichita toddler’s death last summer. https://t.co/TNWAhIhj9W #kwch12

Matt Heilman
Matt Heilman @matthewjheilman
12 Apr 23

Update from @KCTV5: @worldsoffun announces implementation of chaperone policy This follows a brawl at the park involving more than 100 teens. https://t.co/RtlCwUy4gG #kwch12