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kwch.com > 02/04/2026 > candidate-kansas-governor-proposes-bill-raise-minimum-wage

Candidate for Kansas governor proposes bill to raise minimum wage

Candidate for Kansas governor proposes bill to raise minimum wage10+ hour, 35+ min ago   (380+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Senator Cindy Holscher, a candidate for governor in Kansas, has proposed a bill to raise minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $16 an hour in the state. The bill is in the senate's Committee on Commerce -- if signed…...

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kwch.com > 01/19/2026 > cold-holiday-across-kansas-today

A cold holiday across Kansas today

A cold holiday across Kansas today2+ week, 2+ day ago   (269+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - After a milder Sunday afternoon in the 40s and 50s, temperatures will trend much lower today as another cold front moves across Kansas. Afternoon highs in the upper 20s and lower 30s will feel even colder when you factor in the…...

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kwch.com > 12/17/2025 > high-winds-wet-spots-tonight-across-kansas

High winds & wet spots tonight across Kansas

High winds & wet spots tonight across Kansas1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (262+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - It is another seasonably cold, albeit quiet morning across Kansas. Wake-up temperatures in the upper 20s and lower 30s will eventually climb into the middle to upper 50s underneath mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. Our next cold front will…...

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kwch.com > 11/20/2025 > soaking-showers-later-today-kansas

Soaking showers later today for Kansas

Soaking showers later today for Kansas2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (234+ words) Moderate to heavy rain will continue overnight for most of the state and into Friday morning. The heaviest of the rain will focus on areas along and north of I-70 during the morning. Rain should taper off by the early afternoon....

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kwch.com > 11/04/2025 > kansas-nonprofit-aims-connect-voters-candidates-ahead-election-day

Kansas nonprofit aims to connect voters to candidates ahead of Election Day

Kansas nonprofit aims to connect voters to candidates ahead of Election Day3+ mon, 1+ day ago   (356+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - How well do you know who you're casting a vote for? Ahead of election season, a Manhattan, Kansas-based nonprofit was created to connect voters to candidates before going to the polls. When it comes to elections, challenges…...

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kwch.com > 10/22/2025 > kansas-city-zoo-mourning-loss-african-47-year-old-elephant

Kansas City Zoo mourning the loss of 47-year-old African elephant

Kansas City Zoo mourning the loss of 47-year-old African elephant3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (405+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is mourning the loss of Lois, an African elephant who resided at the zoo for more than four decades. "At 47 years old, Lois was considered a geriatric elephant, so her long life…...

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kwch.com > 10/15/2025 > cold-front-brings-storm-chances-kansas-late-this-week

Cold front brings storm chances to Kansas late this week

Cold front brings storm chances to Kansas late this week3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (266+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - It is a quiet and mild morning across Kansas and the day ahead will follow suit. Wake-up temperatures in the 60s will climb into the lower 80s this afternoon, or ten degrees above average, underneath mostly sunny skies. The…...

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kwch.com > 10/09/2025 > summer-makes-another-comeback-across-kansas

Summer makes another comeback across Kansas

Summer makes another comeback across Kansas3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (266+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - We are waking up to a few storms, mainly along and east of I-135. All areas will be dry by late morning, if not sooner, and nothing heavy or severe is expected. Sunshine takes over this afternoon sending…...

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kwch.com > 09/30/2025 > another-warm-day-across-kansas

Another warm day across Kansas

Another warm day across Kansas4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (230+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - It is another mild morning across Kansas with wake-up temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s. Like Monday, expect highs in the lower 80s as partly cloudy skies turn mostly sunny. The remainder of the work week looks dry…...

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kwch.com > 09/09/2025 > kansas-state-fair-announces-parking-lot-closures-shuttle-service-due-heavy-rainfall

Kansas State Fair announces parking lot closures, shuttle service due to heavy rainfall

Kansas State Fair announces parking lot closures, shuttle service due to heavy rainfall4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (289+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Following heavy rainfall on the Kansas State Fairgrounds, the Kansas State Fair has announced that all on-grounds parking lots are closed until further notice, except handicapped parking near Gate 5 on State Fair Road. Alternate Parking: Guests may…...