April, a combination of dry air, strong winds, and dormant vegetation creates the perfect storm for rapid fire spread. Fire season arrives before green vegetation returns to fields and forests. Dry, ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – After the evacuation and subsequent closure of Fire Station 15 due to mold, another Wichita fire station is expected to close in March. A report shows the fungus was found in 20 ...

Wichita Fire Chief Tammy Snow is responding to questions surrounding her decision to retire after nearly 40 years with the Wichita Fire Department, saying the move was long planned and not tied to ...

Kansans are encouraged to review their severe weather plans during Severe Weather Awareness Week, set for March 2-6, with a statewide tornado drill scheduled at 10 a.m. CST (9 a.m. MST) Wednesday, ...

Snow’s retirement is effective August 2026. She was appointed as the department chief in 2017, becoming the first female fire ...

Strong southerly flow will help temperatures warm over the next few days. Meteorologist Lucy Doll tracks who sees heightened ...

Severe weather season is right around the corner and to prepare, Kansas is planning a statewide tornado drill next week.

Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman says winter is back through the weekend with a few pockets of snow on Friday. Fire danger ...