Wichita

Mychal Threets, also known as "Mychal the Librarian," will visit Wichita on Tuesday as part of a nationwide tour to promote his new children's book, along with literacy and the value of public libraries.

The Greater Wichita Ministerial League will host a community prayer service at Wichita City Hall on Thursday to remember the victims of American Airlines Flight 5342.

The midair collision between a military helicopter and American Eagle Flight 5342 killed 67 people.

When DOGE cut $2.3 million from a Kansas state agency, it hit rural communities hard. Housing providers already stretched thin closed their doors while others found temporary life rafts, bracing for what's next.

A growing population in Kansas is falling victim to increasing inflation and rising costs of living, placing them years behind financially and harming their long-term independence. It's the difference between paying rent for the month or having enough food on the table – a reality thousands of Kansas families face. Those who are struggling and the challenges they tackle each day are now being illuminated through tough, intimate conversations.

Hundreds of protesters are expected at rallies in the Kansas City region, including several in Johnson County, as part of a nationwide day of action against the Trump administration's policies.

One Wichita manufacturer says tariffs are buoying demand for its products. But industry leaders warn of long-term harm to American planemakers.

Kansas has reported 37 cases. Wichita hasn't had a case since 2017.

The center was set up in 2023 as part of former President Joe Biden’s emphasis on addressing communities with disproportionately-high levels of pollution.

During a visit to Wichita, the Kansas senator said his support for the Ukrainian cause was unwavering despite tempestuous exchanges between American and Ukrainian leaders.