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TV Market #70
News Tips: (316) 838-1212 or [email protected]

12 News on KWCH and KSCW is Kansan's preferred choice for news and weather. Since 1985, 12 News has been the most watched news in the Wichita-Hutchinson media market at 6pm and 10pm on KWCH. 12 News has carried over to the morning, noon, 4pm, 5pm, and 9pm new

scasts. 12 News also produces newscasts on KSCW. A big part of that dominance is weather coverage. Storm Team 12 and Chief Meteorologist Ross Janssen lead the way in forecasting experience, advanced Doppler technology, and media partners that strengthen the brand. KWCH is a partner with KFDI radio. Just as KWCH is the market leader in news and weather, it's also the leader
in community involvement. Locally, KWCH works with Goodwill Industries,
the Kansas Food Bank, the United Way, and many other non-profit agencies to assist their efforts in the community.

08/16/2025

Erin becomes a Category 5 hurricane, considered a catastrophic hurricane on the Saffir Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Maximum sustained winds near 160 mph have been reported by hurricane hunters and the pressure has dropped from 982mb on Sunday evening to 917mb currently.

The good news this storm will remain over open water before turning northward on Sunday and is expected to lose strength through the week. It will not affect the Bahamas or U.S. East Coast, other than high surf and dangerous rip currents.

Above average temperatures, high humidity and plenty of sunshine contributing to dangerous heat indices this weekend. He...
08/16/2025

Above average temperatures, high humidity and plenty of sunshine contributing to dangerous heat indices this weekend. Heat index 103-107. Heat advisory in effect from 1pm to 8pm for central and eastern Kansas.

Heat will continue through Tuesday.

Hot weather will continue for the next few days.

Millions of Americans depend on Social Security to pay their bills and stay afloat in retirement, but a growing number o...
08/16/2025

Millions of Americans depend on Social Security to pay their bills and stay afloat in retirement, but a growing number of people are losing confidence that the program will be there for them in the future.

This week marks the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act – a program millions of Americans rely on. But as beneficiaries count on that monthly check, new data shows fewer believe the program will last.

It is your birthday.
08/16/2025

It is your birthday.

08/16/2025

Dangerous heat through the afternoon until sunset across central and eastern Kansas. The heat index near 105. Still hot on Sunday, with heat indices coming down a notch. A few storms over western Kansas Sunday evening, diminishing after midnight.

His manager said he's relieved because the fast-food worker recently asked if he could have two nights off each month.
08/16/2025

His manager said he's relieved because the fast-food worker recently asked if he could have two nights off each month.

He walked to and from his jobs, four-and-a-half miles a day, and on weekends, too.

08/16/2025

Earlier this year, the FAA revoked the certification of pilot David Allsop after he was arrested for DUI at a Georgia airport. He was charged on Jan. 15 while attempting to board a Southwest Airlines flight he was scheduled to pilot.

The Wichita Police Department announced Friday evening it took Gauge Brasher, 19, into custody shortly after 4 p.m. in t...
08/16/2025

The Wichita Police Department announced Friday evening it took Gauge Brasher, 19, into custody shortly after 4 p.m. in the 3100 block of E. Range Rd.

The suspect accused of being the driver in a hit-and-run accident Wednesday that killed a 14-year-old boy at Harry and Rock Road in Wichita is now in police custody.

08/16/2025

Huge potholes on a private road in Hutchinson are damaging cars and frustrating drivers, two stretch nearly the full length of the road!

WEEK 2, LET'S GO!The Chiefs’ second preseason game kicks off tonight at 9 p.m. on KWCH.
08/15/2025

WEEK 2, LET'S GO!
The Chiefs’ second preseason game kicks off tonight at 9 p.m. on KWCH.

Dodge City CC athlete hospitalized after heat stroke. The conference limits outdoor practice based on temperature and he...
08/15/2025

Dodge City CC athlete hospitalized after heat stroke. The conference limits outdoor practice based on temperature and heat index.

Weather data compiled by 12 News for August 7 indicates that the temperature in Dodge City at 2:00 p.m. was 101 degrees, with a heat index of 104.

Tristan Rogers turned a one-day guest role into a lasting legacy, becoming a fan favorite and a cornerstone of General H...
08/15/2025

Tristan Rogers turned a one-day guest role into a lasting legacy, becoming a fan favorite and a cornerstone of General Hospital's rich history.

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Wichita, Kansas TV Market #72 News Tips: (316) 838-1212 or [email protected] Since 1985, KWCH has held the #1 position for 6pm and 10pm News in the Wichita-Hutchinson Plus television market. KWCH has remained dominant since that time and Eyewitness News is the #1 news at 6am, Noon, 5pm, 6pm and 10pm. Eyewitness News also produces newscasts on KSCW-DT 33 Monday – Friday 7:00-9:00am, Saturday - Sunday 7:00-8:00am, Monday-Friday 4:00-5:00pm, Monday - Friday 6:30-7:00pm, Monday – Friday 9:00-10:0pm, and Saturday - Sunday 9:00-9:30pm. A big part of that dominance is weather coverage. Storm Team 12 and Chief Meteorologist Ross Janssen lead the way in forecasting experience, advanced Doppler technology and media partners that strengthen the brand. KWCH is a partner with KFDI radio. Just as KWCH is the market leader in news and weather, it's also the leader in community involvement. Locally, KWCH works with Goodwill Industries, the Kansas Food Bank, the United Way and many other non-profit agencies to assist their efforts in the community.