The City of Wichita has approved a $15.2 million expansion of the Second Light shelter near 9th and Main, adding new housing to help people move off the streets and into stable living.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Update: Evergy is reporting 869 outages affecting 17,739 customers in Wichita. This comes as storms packing strong winds and heavy rain move into the area Tuesday afternoon.

As temperatures rise across Kansas, Wichita shelters are stepping up to protect some of the city’s most vulnerable residents, those without a home.

Meteorologist Kaylee Barbee has an update on the first storm shelter in Smiths Station. It should be completed by the first quarter of 2026.

The severe storms caused damage to buildings, cars, and trees. The high winds also resulted in numerous power outages.

Tornado safety: How you can stay safe during a tornado In 1985, a tornado touched down in Albuquerque near the State Fair and caused around $100,000 in damage.

As intense rain swept through, the weather service issued a tornado warning and urged residents to seek shelter. "No major damage has been reported at this time," officials said, though ...

The NWS upgraded strength of tornado that touched down near Kauffman and Arrowhead stadiums in Kansas City. Find out what happened at the Truman Sports Complex.

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Registering your storm shelter helps first responders locate and rescue you after a tornado. Learn how to register, choose the right shelter, and stock essential supplies.

At 7:41 p.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service issued an updated tornado watch in effect until Friday at midnight. The watch is for Omaha Area, Beatrice Area and Lincoln ...