Lacey Williams
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New Wichita public library branch to be named after local civil rights icon
Wichita city council members are expected to approve naming a new south Wichita library branch after civil rights activist Dr. Ronald Walters. → Read More
Wichita Public Schools board votes to keep secondary students remote
On Monday the Wichita Public Schools Board of Education voted to ____. → Read More
VOTE 2020: Everything you need to know before voting on Election Day
SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. (KAKE) -- Before you head to the polls on Nov. 3, Kansas election officials have a few reminders. Polls across Kansas will open at 7 a.m. Tuesday and will close at 7 p.m. In some counties, election offices open as early as 6 a.m. and close as late as 8 p.m. Sedgwick County polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. For information about your county, visit sos.ks.org. A valid… → Read More
Sedgwick High School football team back on the field after opposing teams cancel due to COVID-19
Players on the Sedgwick High School football team had the chance to play again Friday night after two opposing teams had to cancel when players tested positive for COVID-19. → Read More
Sedgwick County Health Department to report 'community only' COVID-19 numbers
Sedgwick County is offering a 'community only' percentage excluding isolated outbreaks to show the threat of COVID-19 in the county. → Read More
Maize Board of Education approves changes to reopening guidelines
The Maize Board of Education met virtually Thursday night to discuss the district's reopening plan. → Read More
Postal Service removes some mail-sorting machines, sparking concern ahead of upcoming election
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) -- The U.S. Postal Service plans to remove hundreds of mail-processing machines from facilities across the country, leading some postal workers to fear they may have less capacity to process mail during election season. CNN obtained documents that indicated 671 machines used to organize letters or other pieces of mail are slated for "reduction" in dozens of cities this year.… → Read More
Colleges prepare for students, staff returning to campus during pandemic
Classes are set to begin in less than two weeks for many Kansas colleges. Schools are implementing several new restrictions and requirements to protect students, staff, and faculty from COVID-19. → Read More
Looming election challenge: Pandemic leads to influx of mail-in ballot requests
Widespread concern over catching coronavirus at polling places is setting the stage for a record-breaking election for votes by mail. → Read More
Thieves target Augusta caring center that provides food, clothing for hundreds
The Augusta Community Caring Center provides food, clothing, and basic household items to Butler County residents. → Read More
As COVID-19 cases surge, health officials implore Kansans to wear masks, social distance
Kansas saw its largest increase in new coronavirus cases in more than six weeks Wednesday, a jump of more than 500 cases in two days. → Read More
Family, friends continue search for missing Wichita man
KAKE News On Your Side | Wichita | Kansas | Breaking News, Weather and Sports → Read More
Elephant at the Sedgwick County Zoo recovers from potentially deadly virus
The Sedgwick County Zoo says one of its African elephant has recovered from a virus that can be fatal. → Read More
'It's detrimental': Frustration continues over unemployment benefits in Kansas
The biggest frustration voiced from people waiting for unemployment benefits is the lack of communication with the Kansas Department of Labor. → Read More
Wichita high school seniors celebrated through 'adopt a senior' Facebook group
'Wichita Area Adopt a Senior 2020', a local group created on social media, is bringing positivity to high school seniors during the pandemic. → Read More
Local businesses preparing to reopen with added safety measures
Business owners around Wichita are preparing to reopen their doors as the statewide stay-at-home order is set to end May 3. Many owners are implementing new policies and safety measures to keep s... → Read More
Local businesses eager to reopen, prepared to face challenges
While business owners across the city are preparing to reopen as the statewide stay-at-home order is set to expire soon, there will be challenges in the coming weeks. Businesses will face new cha... → Read More
Isolation, unemployment amid COVID-19 pandemic impacting mental health
The changes amid the novel coronavirus pandemic are weighing on people around the globe. Unemployment, isolation, and rapidly-changing information are taking a toll on mental health. Ashlynn Free... → Read More
Domestic violence shelters to stay open during stay-at-home order
As the country fights to contain the spread of the coronavirus, vast numbers of Americans are ordered to stay home. However, what happens when home isn't safe? → Read More
Kroger hiring 10,000 workers, offering PTO for current workers with COVID-19
While several businesses are closing their doors, others are looking for extra help. Kroger, parent company to Dillon Companies, is hiring an additional 10,000 workers across their retail stores, m... → Read More