Michael Schwanke
Managing Anchor/Investigative Reporter
KWCH-12 Eyewitness News

Michael co-anchors Eyewitness News at 5:00, 6:00 and 10:00 and helps lead the investigative team at KWCH.

He has been with KWCH for 18 years, winning numerous awards including the National Edward R. Murrow for continuing coverage of the Carr brothers’ murder trial.
He is also the recipient of an Emmy and three regional Edward R. Murrow awards for his investigative reporting.

Last year, Michael was invited to testify before the U.S. Senate as an expert on scams and how to prevent them.

He gives his time to many organizations including Rainbows United, the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County, Victory in the Valley, the Arc of Sedgwick County, the Miss Kansas Organization, Susan B. Allen Hospital, the Greater Wichita YMCA and Heartspring.  

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