Eli Higgins
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Wichita, KS, United States
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Clearwater parents concerned over how school handles behavior issues, including new 'reset room'
CLEARWATER, Kan. (KAKE) - Parents packed the Clearwater Community Center Thursday night, all concerned about the same thing – how the schools handle behavior issues. At the center of attention was the elementary school's new 'reset room.' "The way that it is being utilized here in Clearwater is not appropriate," said parent Kristin Baxter. With a child of her own who needs extra behavioral… → Read More
EXPLAINED: Why experts say weed-like Delta-8 THC is legal in Kansas despite controversy
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) – Just a day after Oklahoma voted roughly 60/40 to reject legalizing recreational marijuana, it's an issue back on the top of many minds. But in Kansas, KannaBliss owner Brett Harris says it's nothing but confusion. For example, if weed is illegal in Kansas, how are there signs around every corner advertising THC products? "I think if you can educate people quickly about… → Read More
Some Wichita patients waiting days for ER care, nurses say staffing is dire
Patients headed to the emergency rooms at Wichita hospitals say they more often than not face a long wait for treatment. → Read More
What Kansans should expect for Tuesday's tornado drill, severe weather season
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Believe it or not, severe weather season is just around the corner. But before it gets here, the state wants to take advantage of the calm weather for its annual Severe Weather Awareness Week. So Tuesday, don't be surprised if you hear a tornado warning… it's just a test. "Bipolar. Yeah. The crazy ex that won't leave you alone that shows up at your house unexpectedly,"… → Read More
Gender reveal party held for endangered baby rhino born at Tanganyika zoo
Tanganyika Wildlife Park's new baby is anything but ordinary. It's an endangered Indian rhino whose birth made history. → Read More
Wanted man in custody after barricading himself in Delano home
Wichita police are at First and Seneca where a man has barricaded himself in a home and made threatening statements. → Read More
'It's criminal': WPD's warning to anyone thinking about making swatting calls
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - 911 calls like this one from Topeka flooded in across the state Wednesday morning, claiming there were active shooters at multiple schools. This video shows the Lawrence police department responding to a similar call. You see officers sprinting out of the station with everything they have because until they find out if it's true, every second could mean death. Another call… → Read More
Newton BOE changes code of conduct days before wrestling tournament after star athlete caught vaping
Some Newton parents were outraged after learning the school board relaxed the rules for a star wrestler caught vaping inside the school. → Read More
Mayor Whipple talks COVID recovery, economic growth in 2023 State of the City Address
It's one of the biggest days of the year for the mayor, and tonight, people on both sides of the aisle say Wichita has a lot to celebrate. 'I'm happy to report that the State of the city of Wichita is → Read More
New program aims to help Sedgwick County landlords and renters through evictions
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Evictions are something no one wants to go through, but the city says some of the old pandemic housing protections damaged relationships between landlords and renters, and it's still seeing some issues from it. Now, a new program called the Eviction Resolution Program aims to help landlords and renters through the process. Renters like Ty Young and landlords like Robert… → Read More
Endangered Indian Rhino calf born at Tanganyika
Tanganyika Wildlife Park welcomed an endangered Indian Rhino Calf Thursday night. → Read More
Bizarre security footage shows man break in and rob local Delta-8 store
KannaBliss owner Brett Harris woke up Friday morning to something unexpected - a notification on his phone showing a man breaking in and robbing his store. 'There's a hole this big from that rock,' he → Read More
Experts say gold standard training for what to do in active shooter situations is changing
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - "It's terrifying. Like, I don't ever want to be in that situation. I'm lucky I never have been," said WSU student Gillian Sickendick. It's something no student should ever have to think about, but in the wake of recent shootings like at Michigan State University this week, most students are wondering – what would they do if someone walked in and opened fire? "I'd run and… → Read More
West High students step up in big way for 'No One Eats Alone' initiative
Gardiner Elementary students anxiously waited for the bell Wednesday for what they thought would be a normal lunch break. But it was far from normal. 'making sure that nobody feels like, left out.' → Read More
Chiefs fans get ready for another road trip to KC for Super Bowl parade
Ten-year-old Atlie Nixon speaks for just about all of us describing her rollercoaster of emotions during Sunday's Super Bowl. 'Happy. It was kind of stressful during the game because they almost lost, → Read More
Eisenhower Airport decked out in Chiefs gear ahead of the big game
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Mariano Alvarado is one of the biggest chiefs fans out there, but he says he has some personal interest in hoping they win Sunday. "Me and my grandpa made a bet if the Chiefs win, he puts a Chiefs bumper sticker on his bumper," said Alvarado. Alvarado isn't the only one cheering them on, and Wolf says he's been a Chiefs fan his whole life, and while he always hopes to see… → Read More
BBB concerned about surge in Kansas sports betting scams ahead of Chiefs playing Super Bowl
BBB concerned about surge in Kansas sports betting scams ahead of Chiefs playing Super Bowl - KAKE → Read More
Warning from Wichita pet owner after dog finds, eats meth in park
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Alexander Holiday's family dog, Daisy, is clinging to life after a freak accident no one could have predicted. "I have a three-year-old daughter, and that's her best friend," said Holiday. "I was just taking her for some laps, for a run, since it got warm out. And figured it'd be a perfect day," he said. At the end of the run near Pawnee and Meridian, Holiday and Daisy… → Read More
Wichita family's dog back home after finding, eating meth at local park
Alexander Holiday's family dog, Daisy, is clinging to life after a freak accident no one could have predicted. 'I have a three-year-old daughter, and that's her best friend.' → Read More
Popular 'bin shopping' type retail store opens in Towne West Square, draws big crowds
If you've been to the Towne West Square lately, a brand new store just inside the north entrance might have caught your eye. 'We pass by, and we're like, oh my gosh! Is that one of those bin stores th → Read More