KWCH-TV (Wichita, KS)

KWCH 12 holds the distinction of being Kansas's first television station, launching its broadcasts on July 1, 1953, under the name KTVH Channel 12. Originally based in Hutchinson, Kansas, situated about 45 miles northwest of Wichita, the station relocated its facilities in 1956 to its current site on 37th St. North in Wichita. In 1983, the station changed its call letters from KTVH to KWCH, and its ownership was merged with three additional Kansas stations in the region, which are KBSD in Dodge City, KBSH in Hays, and KBSL in Goodland.

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L.A.W. (Leaders, Achievers and Winners) Camp allows kids to interact with local law enforcement and first responders

2 days ago | kwch.com | Rachel Hallam

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The annual L.A.W. (Leaders, Achievers and Winners) Camp in Wichita brings the chance for 140 late-elementary-through-middle-school-aged kids to interact with and get to know local law enforcement and first responders. The objective, organizers say, is to show the campers that they have people in their community looking out for them.
Rural hospitals are preparing for the cuts becoming a reality if the Big Beautiful Bill passes.

2 days ago | kwch.com | Ana Valdez Saravia

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KWCH) - Since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was first proposed, Medicaid has been among the programs targeted for billions in cuts. With that, rural hospitals are preparing for the cuts becoming a reality if the Big Beautiful Bill passes. Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System is among the healthcare providers that would be impacted nationwide.
‘Just end him’: Group of 5th grade girls accused of plotting to kill a boy at school

2 days ago | kwch.com | Micaela Marshall |Casey Torres |Emily Van de Riet

SURPRISE, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) – Four elementary school girls in Arizona are accused of plotting to kill a classmate by stabbing him in a school bathroom. The case involves four girls, ages 10 and 11, who are fifth graders at Legacy Traditional School’s West Surprise campus. A newly released report from Surprise Police said the friends devised the plan during lunch and recess on Oct. 1, 2024.
Hit and miss storms return Thursday

2 days ago | kwch.com | Ross Janssen

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A few showers and storms will be possible overnight and early Thursday, but the chances for isolated storms will return heading into the afternoon and evening. Highest chances will be across central and eastern Kansas. The setup isn’t favorable for severe weather, but some of the storms will have heavy downpours and will be slow to move. Afternoon highs will be a mix of upper 80s and low 90s. Rain chances will fade after the sun goes down Thursday evening.
The WFD responded to a medical call on South Madison Street, where someone working to cut limbs fell from a tree and landed on their back.

3 days ago | kwch.com | Rachel Hallam

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Following last week’s storms that tore through south-central Kansas, many in the Wichita area are left to clean up tree debris. A close call for first responders on Sunday prompted a safety warning from the Wichita Fire Department, especially when it comes to tree trimming. On Sunday evening, the WFD responded to a medical call on South Madison Street, where someone working to cut limbs fell from a tree and landed on their back.
Arkansas City trying to avoid disruption in meals for seniors; contract to expire soon

3 days ago | kwch.com | Ana Valdez Saravia

ARKANSAS, Kan. (KWCH) - Another contract for Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels is set to end on Thursday, impacting the senior community in Arkansas City. The contract with the nonprofit, Everfull, is ending due to a financial disagreement. Everfull has already canceled similar programs in other counties. In a post on social media, Arkansas City’s senior center urges the community to prepare for a potential gap in meal services, but assures that they’re working to find a prompt solution.
Kobach asks feds to investigate Kansas schools, including USD 501

3 days ago | kwch.com | Joseph Robben

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is asking the U.S. Department of Education’s Office (DE) for Civil Rights to investigate several Kansas school districts. According to a press release issued by Kobach on Tuesday, June 24, he is requesting the DE to investigate four Kansas school districts for allegedly failing to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Services announced for couple who passed away following last week’s Emporia home explosion

3 days ago | kwch.com | Joseph Robben

EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - Services have been announced for the couple who passed away following last week’s home explosion in Emporia. According to KVOE, Sunrise Free Will Baptist Church says there will be a Celebration of Life at 1 p.m. on July 26 for Darrell and Terry Bontrager. The location will be announced later. The Bontragers were killed when their home at 1814 East Sixth exploded on June 18. The cause of the explosion has not been determined.
The Salina Fire Department is urging people to stay off the log debris that’s accumulated in the Smoky Hill River at Bill Burke Park.

3 days ago | kwch.com | Gabriela Hernandez |Gabriela Hernández

SALINA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Salina Fire Department is urging people to stay off the log debris that’s accumulated in the Smoky Hill River at Bill Burke Park. Recent storms and flash flooding created the log jam that looks like the work of a busy group of beavers. “We frequent the river quite a bit and we’ve never seen anything to this magnitude of log jamming,” said Dave Dyke who was among those who came out to the river to see the unique aftermath of recent storms.
NOTICIERO | Junio 23

3 days ago | kwch.com | Ana Valdez Saravia

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Nuestra programación de noticias de 12 en Español para el lunes, 23 de Junio. Se reanuda las deportaciones expeditas de migrantes a países distintos al de su origen: La Corte Suprema levanto por ahora una orden judicial que requería que se diera la oportunidad de impugnar las deportaciones y evitar que los migrantes fueran enviados a un país distinto al de su país natal.