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West High basketball coach says shooting victim was an 'inspiring' student
A West High School basketball player died in a shooting in south Wichita Sunday night, and the boy's coach is working to make sure his teammates are okay. → Read More
'Keeper of the Plains' replica statue stolen from Wichita park
A family touring the statues around the city noticed it was missing, with only the base remaining at Planeview Park near Oliver and George Washington Blvd. → Read More
Election office still needs workers as in-person early voting begins
In-person early voting for the August 4 primary election began Monday in Sedgwick County. → Read More
Deputy hurt, suspect dead after Gray County standoff
A Gray County Sheriff's Deputy is expected to survive after he was shot in Cimarron Friday night. The sheriff's office stated a deputy was investigating a domestic incident in the 600 block of Avenue A, when someone shot him. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation stated the deputy was taken to Western Plains Regional hospital in Dodge City, and his injuries are not considered life-threatening. The… → Read More
Driver arrested for DUI in crash that killed Augusta teen
The Cowley County Sheriff's Office said Kaitlyn Keeling was heading west when her Chevy Traverse crossed the center line and struck an oncoming motorcycle head-on. → Read More
'Justice for Floyd' protesters gather at north Wichita police station
Police Chief Gordon Ramsay and Mayor Brandon Whipple spoke to a growing crowd of protesters Saturday afternoon. → Read More
KDOC: El Dorado inmate death not believed to be coronavirus-related
44-year-old Bobby Edwards died at around 2:15 a.m. Sunday, March 24. The death is not believed to be related to COVID-19. → Read More
KDOC: El Dorado inmate death not believed to be coronavirus-related
44-year-old Bobby Edwards died at around 2:15 a.m. Sunday, March 24. The death is not believed to be related to COVID-19. → Read More
Western Kansas mayor resigns during Zoom meeting
The mayor in Oakley, Kansas resigned during a teleconference on Monday. Oakley Mayor Timothy Whyte made the announcement about an hour into the audio-only conference. → Read More
Police investigating body found in west Wichita
Wichita Police are investigating after a body was discovered in the 200 block of S West St. → Read More
Sedgwick County identifies COVID-19 cluster at The Manor Nursing Home
The county and The Manor Nursing Home at Park West identified ten positive test results at the facility, including one death. → Read More
Finney County reports first COVID-19 death
A release from the county states the resident was a woman in her 50s who had "underlying conditions." → Read More
Fifth coronavirus case reported in Johnson County, 7th in Kansas
This new case involves a woman in her 50s with ties to the Johnson County Community College. → Read More
Grassfire in Oklahoma panhandle forces town evacuation
The green on this radar image represents smoke visible on weather radar. An emergency dispatcher for Beaver County said the entire town is under evacuation orders, and buses were helping get people... → Read More
Girls throw down in Kansas' first official girls-only state wrestling tournament
"Wrestling boys, it's okay," said Manhattan High School wrestler Dache Island-Jones. "I'm not trying to say males are superior to females, but it's a little bit harder. Wrestling somebody at the sa... → Read More
Firefighters conduct mitigation burns to help prevent wildfires in Reno County
?Firefighters brought out the torches north of Hutchinson this morning. They're using fire to help prevent wildfires. "We're out here doing some mitigation work," said Hutchinson Fire Division Chi... → Read More
Child killed in Reno County farming accident
A child is dead after an accident at a home in rural Reno County Saturday. The Reno County Sheriff's Office said a tractor ran over a 22-month-old boy at a farm on 82nd Road, southwest of Sterling. → Read More
State troopers talk safety after patrol vehicles struck
The Kansas Highway Patrol has had a busy month responding to crashes, and every incident puts that trooper in danger. At least three law enforcement vehicles have been struck this year. → Read More
Retailers optimistic for holiday sales despite shorter shopping season
The fourth Thursday of November happened later in the month this year, which means Thanksgiving is almost an entire week closer to Christmas. → Read More
Preventing porch piracy as holiday shopping season begins
The holiday shopping season is already starting, and that means package thieves may be watching out for easy targets. KAKE News takes a look at a few steps you can take to keep your packages and yo... → Read More