KWCH Tower, Television tower in Hutchinson, Kansas, US
KWCH Tower is a television broadcasting tower in Hutchinson that transmits digital signals across a wide region. The structure uses steel lattice design to reach viewers in multiple states from its location in central Kansas.
The tower was built in 1956 and was briefly one of the tallest freestanding structures in the world at that time. Its construction represented a major broadcasting advancement for the region.
The tower functions as a central broadcasting point for KWCH-DT Channel 12, the first television station established within Kansas in 1953.
The tower is located in Hutchinson and is visible from many points around the city. Visitors can view and photograph the structure from public areas nearby.
From the 1970s until 2001, the tower used colored light signals to communicate weather information to residents, including tornado warnings. This system was a clever way to alert the community using the tower as a visual warning tool.
Location: Kansas
GPS coordinates: 38.06060,-97.76390
Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:04
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