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Wichita’s winter shelter becomes year-round shelter

The former Park Elementary School in Wichita will operate as a 24/7 year-round shelter for those experiencing homelessness.

WFFD responds to heavy smoke from house fire

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Wichita Falls Fire Department responded to a house fire on March 30 at Canyon Creek Street. When first responders arrived on the scene, they found heavy smoke coming from the residence, with all occupants out of the home. Thankfully, no firefighter or resident injuries were reported.

Severe storms possible Tuesday night

Showers and storms will rapidly develop Tuesday evening along both a dry line, over southwest Kansas, and a cold front over northern Kansas. Any storm that forms will be capable of producing up to tennis ball size hail, wind gusts up 70 mph, and heavy rainfall. A tornado or two cannot be ruled out, but the chances are small.

Red-hot Knight Monsters back in home this weekend

The Tahoe Knight Monsters (39-20-4, 83 points) are back at home this weekend for the remaining three games of a four-game series against the Idaho Steelheads (32-22-8, 73 points). Tahoe opened up the series Wednesday with a 5-1 win, tallying five unanswered goals after falling behind 1-0.

Four injured in crash northwest of Wichita

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Four people were injured in a two-vehicle crash that ruptured a gas line just northwest of Wichita. A pickup and a minivan collided around 5:45 p.m. Friday at 21st S

‘Happy I was able to put the jersey on.’ Khalif Battle’s time at Gonzaga was short but meaningful

Sitting at a locker at Intrust Bank Arena, Gonzaga guard Khalif Battle held an iPhone in his right hand. Resting beneath the mobile device was an NCAA name placard taken from the press conference Battle had just returned from.

“We Must Fight.” Figure Skater Max Naumov Hears his Father’s Words and Carries On

Max Naumov reflects on his final moments with his parents, and their legacy, two months after their plane crashed over Washington, D.C.

Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder to return to the ring in June vs. Tyrell Herndon

Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder to return to the ring in June vs. Tyrell Herndon after over a year off from the sport.

Man charged in Wichita shooting spree headed for trial

The case of a 33-year-old man facing charges that include first-degree murder in connection with a November shooting spree that the Sedgwick County sheriff described as “a rampage” is headed for trial.

Wichita Mayor in Spat with Local Journalists Over Whether She ‘Refused' to Sign Proclamation or Just Didn't Vote for It

Wu is accusing three local TV stations along with a newspaper of misreporting whether or not she refused to vote for a city ordinance about Transgender Day of Visibility.

KU School of Medicine dean moving to new role

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The University of Kansas Medical Center has announced that Dr. Garold Minns, professor of internal medicine and dean of the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita,

Figure skater Maxim Naumov reveals parents switched to doomed American Airlines flight at last minute

Maxim Naumov suffered heartbreaking loss on Jan. 29 when the American Airlines plane carrying his parents, coaches Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, as well as 62 other passengers and crew, collided with a military chopper near Reagan National Airport.

City of Wichita Falls invites the public to shape the future of public parks

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Wichita Falls’ Neighborhood Revitalization Committee is seeking community input on the future of the Heart of the Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Area via a survey. The survey is just four questions and free food will be available, providing an optimal effort-to benefit ratio.

Local students present their Sikes Senter Mall improvement survey

In late January, local students began working on a survey to revamp Sikes Senter Mall. Since that time, over 1,100 people have filled out the survey and that helped the students identify common wants from the community.

Towne West rezoning to potentially bring economic boost, jobs

Towne West could soon undergo a transformation. New owners want to rezone parts of the mall for industrial purposes.

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 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.

Textron on worker’s death: Fault in air system

Textron Aviation says its investigation into the death of Rocky Baldwin reveals that nitrogen got into the breathing system he was using.

Area lake level totals fall slightly after warm temperatures

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The City of Wichita Falls has announced that the combined lake level totals for Lake Kickapoo and Lake Arrowhead have fallen slightly after warmer temperatures this weekend The city said levels fell 0.8% for a current total of 67.1%

Tulane takes AAC opening series over Wichita State

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Tulane baseball team (17-7, 2-1 AAC) took the rubber game of the team’s opening conference series over Wichita State (8-15, 1-2 AAC) by an 11-5 score on Sunday, March 23, on Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.

Oklahoma State basketball to host Wichita State in NIT bracket after missing March Madness

The Cowboys were selected as a No. 4 seed for the 32-team National Invitation Tournament and will host Wichita State at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Gallagher-Iba Arena. OSU was eliminated from the Big 12 Tournament with an 87-68 loss to Cincinnati on Tuesday in ...

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Mild Week with a Few Storm Chances

The upcoming week stays mild. Highs on Tuesday get into the mid-80s and looks to be pretty warm. Breezy conditions last for the entire week as well, with the exception of Monday. We might be able to squeeze in a shower or two in the morning hours on Wednesday,

Court documents: Wichita father charged after toddler fatally shoots sister

A Wichita father is facing criminal charges after his 3-year-old daughter allegedly shot and killed her 1-year-old sister inside their home, according to court records filed in Sedgwick County

Police arrest suspect in north Wichita shooting

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting that left a man with serious injuries in north Wichita. The shooting was reported around 10 a.m. Sunday

Wichita man dies after fatal shooting during disturbance

A 24-year-old man was shot and killed early Saturday morning at a home in east Wichita after a disturbance broke out between the suspect and the victim at a gathering.

Figure skating's world championships are headed to Boston, another chance to heal after DC crash

It has been nearly two months since American Airlines Flight 5342 departed for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. It never arrived. The midair collision with a military helicopter killed every