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Wichita boy found safe and sound, suspect in custody


Wichita boy found safe and sound, suspect in custody

WICHITA, Kansas (KWCH) – Update: The Kansas Bureau of Investigation reports that 5-year-old Trevawn Strong Jr. has been found and is safe with Wichita Police, ending the Amber Alert issued Wednesday night after the boy’s father forcibly abducted from a south Wichita home. Police said the father, Trevawn Strong Sr., was taken into custody. This […]

Several records were broken at Eisenhower National Airport in this historic year


Several records were broken at Eisenhower National Airport in this historic year

WICHITA, Kansas (KWCH) – From across the country to Wichita, it’s been a record-breaking year for air traffic. Kansas’ largest airport has surpassed the million-passenger mark. In July alone, more than 176,000 air travelers arrived at Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, beating last year’s record by nearly 5%. It’s been a breakthrough year for Wichita’s […]

Where to park, what to expect


Where to park, what to expect

WICHITA, Kansas (KWCH) – The Frontiers in Flight 2024 air show begins at 9 a.m. Saturday and runs all weekend. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to attend. Ahead of the two-day event, 12 News is giving you the lowdown on what to expect, including how to prepare for the dangerous heat outside this […]

Neighbors create art together in Lincoln Park


Neighbors create art together in Lincoln Park

WICHITA, Kansas (KWCH) – Residents near Lincoln Park are on a mission to build community through creativity. That’s what brought people to Art in the Park in Lincoln Park on Saturday. It is hosted by T, like ice cream parties and barbecues Karen Kasten, who has lived across from the park for about 30 years, […]

City council recommends changes to short-term rental regulations


City council recommends changes to short-term rental regulations

WICHITA, Kansas (KWCH) – The Wichita City Council is recommending changes to the short-term rental ordinance and will discuss the issue at its Aug. 20 meeting. The proposed changes come after shootings and short-term rentals were rented out for underage parties. On Sept. 12, the City Council passed new rules for how the city will […]

City of Wichita addresses concerns about possible park closures


City of Wichita addresses concerns about possible park closures

WICHITA, Kansas (KWCH) – At a public hearing on next year’s $764 million city budget, several Wichita residents expressed concern about comments they said were interpreted as opening the door to possible park closures to address a projected budget deficit after 2025. “I was sitting on my couch (Thursday) night watching the Olympics, heard about […]