American Freedom Train Celebrated Bicentennial in Wichita 50 Years Ago
The restored steam locomotive and its display cars filled with Americana artifacts toured the country during the 1976 Bicentennial celebration.
Study Finds Easter Eggs in Media Heighten Enjoyment for Devoted Fans
FAA Mandates Radar Separation for Helicopters and Planes After Deadly DC Midair Collision
Crime
Wichita Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Near Zoo
Police searching for driver who fled the scene after striking 29-year-old pedestrian

Suspect Called 911 to Report Shooting at American Legion Parking Lot
Tristan Miles charged with first-degree murder in death of Darnell Guiden
Former Wichita School Employee Accused of Stalking 13-Year-Old
School staff failed to check visitor ID, allowing contact with student
Weather
Kansas Offers Wildfire Recovery Funds for Affected Landowners
State Conservation Commission approves $151,000 in aid for landowners in 8 counties hit by recent wildfires.

Severe Storms Threaten Kansas Tonight
Meteorologist warns of large hail, damaging winds, and low tornado risk as storms roll in from the southwest.
Wichita Firefighters Battle Mold at Multiple Stations
City officials promise updated maintenance procedures to prevent future issues
Lifestyle
Wichita Museum Converting Baggage Car Into Multipurpose Space
Great Plains Transportation Museum project to cost around $70,000 by 2026 completion

Wichita Homeless Advocates Seek Donations as Winter Shelter Closes
Formerly homeless man launches coalition to help others in need
Delano District Celebrates St. Patrick's Day with New Common Consumption Policy
Parade draws crowds as Wichita approves alcohol consumption on streets of Delano
Entertainment
Whiskey Myers Concert Tickets Contest Rules
SummitMedia LLC announces contest for Whiskey Myers concert tickets

Wichita Musician Jenny Wood Dies at 43 After 2019 Crash
Wood survived a crash that killed her mother and niece but succumbed to complications from her injuries.
Koe Wetzel Concert Tickets Contest Rules
SummitMedia LLC. announces contest for Koe Wetzel concert tickets in Wichita
Politics
Kansas House Fails to Advance Property Tax Cap Amendment
The proposed resolution sought to limit annual growth of taxable assessed property value to 3% or less.

Wichita Voters to Decide on 1% Sales Tax Proposal
The tax would fund public safety, infrastructure, and social services if approved on March 3 ballot
House to Vote on Requiring Collision Avoidance Tech After Deadly Crash
Proposed legislation aims to prevent future midair collisions near busy airports.