Rylan Reece, 16, died on the first day of practice at tiny Pawnee Heights High School. He was the fifth Kansas football player to die during conditioning since 2018.

New features in the historic theater include all new accessible seating, an air-conditioned balcony and portable concessions.

A new group aimed at helping African American boys develop life and leadership skills is gaining traction in Wichita. KMUW’s Carla Eckels sat down with three of the men involved with The Brotherhood Project.

3D-printed concrete blocks could help build severe weather shelters in places like manufactured home communities. Kansas State University is developing the technology.

Station 23 will fill a longstanding need for a fire station in southwest Wichita, following the city’s westward expansion.

The cost of pet care is rising. Petflation is affecting more than the cost of food and care; it's also making it costlier to transport pets between shelters, the key to getting many animals adopted.

There’s been a steady decline in drive-ins and now only four remain in Kansas. As one town tries to build a new drive-in, some people see hope for the nostalgic movie experience in an era of streaming.

The One Big Beautiful Bill requires states to pay for some food assistance based on error rates. Advocacy groups want the penalties delayed to avoid SNAP service cuts.

The Library Board of Directors is asking for an additional $1.4 million in next year’s city budget.

Illustrator Kamilla Sims has created murals for the Wichita Public Library, Exploration Place and local businesses. Saturday's work in Independence, Missouri, will be her largest yet.