School bus driver marks 46 years on the job: ‘Hope I’ve made a positive impact’

Henry Mercer never expected to spend 46 years driving a school bus. Mercer marked 46 years as a DeKalb County school bus driver on Nov. 1. “Well, I started just for the benefits, but then it seemed to ...

Powerball jackpot rises to estimated $835 million

The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $835 million after Monday night’s drawing produced no grand-prize winners. No one matched the six numbers, which are 7, 23, 29, 64, 66 and the red ...

When will we know who controls Congress? Here’s why it could be a while

Control of the House depends on which party reaches 218 seats. Currently, 219 members caucus with Republicans, just one more than the minimum needed for a majority when all seats are filled. There are ...
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Midterm elections coming to a close as voters pass judgment on Trump’s second term

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters struggling with high prices and angry over an unpopular war with Iran will decide whether to drastically shift power in Washington in midterm elections Tuesday that will serve ...

Counting the vote: What to expect in Sedgwick County after polls close Tuesday

In the final hours before the midterms, all eyes are on Kansas, thanks to the senate race between Sen. Roger Marshall and challenger Adam Hamilton, which is neck and neck. Sedgwick County has broken ...

Three Kansas communities to decide on data center bans this election

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Data centers are a big talking point in this midterm election. In Kansas, three communities will decide whether to allow them to built in their cities. El Dorado, Emporia and ...

Mission accomplished: Why Wichita’s ‘Foster ICT’ is closing its doors after six years

The organization was made to help recruit, support and train foster families - but their services are no longer needed.

City leaders condemn KKK Halloween costume, rider addresses backlash as activist offers face-to-face dialogue

The incident took place Saturday as families and children were trick-or-treating in residential neighborhoods.

Wichita voters will find live music, DJs at select polling places Tuesday

Barnes works a day job at Wichita Public Schools as a Future Ready Advocate Mentor. In his free time, he moonlights as ‘DJ Super Mario,’ and he’s working with a national organization called ‘DJs at ...

Former Kansas teacher sentenced to over five years in prison for child sex crimes

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A former Marion County teacher has been sentenced to over five years in prison in connection with child sex crimes. 30-year-old Brett McGee was sentenced to 68 months in prison ...

Police provide update on victims of Halloween party mass shooting

Nine people were shot at a Halloween party in Bloomington, Illinois over the weekend. (WBBM, WEEK, INSTAGRAM, GBNVARSITYCHEER, NCC_CHEERLEADING, CNN, Instagram/gbnvarsitycheer, Instagram/ncc_cheerlead ...