Alexis Padilla, KSN News Wichita

Alexis Padilla

KSN News Wichita

Wichita, KS, United States

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Past articles by Alexis:

Hays home care provider a ‘real-life Wonder Woman’

Finding solutions, it’s what has inspired one Kansas woman for years. It’s what led her to a decades-long career in nursing. → Read More

New data shows colon cancer increasing in adults under 55, survivors share their experience

According to new data from the American Cancer Society, one in five new cases are diagnosed in adults 55 and under. Wichitan Donata Ball fell into that category. More than a decade before the recommended screening age for colon cancer, she was diagnosed. → Read More

Tiniest woman: Wichita woman has positive outlook despite battling incurable disease

When you see Mary Ann Reichenberger you might not know that she is battling a rare, incurable disease. → Read More

Integra is bringing thousands of jobs to the area, but are there enough workers?

Integra Technologies’ semiconductor manufacturing plant is expected to bring 2,500 of jobs to the Bel Aire area, but are there enough workers? What could it mean for other businesses? → Read More

What does it take to tackle abandoned home fires?

It seems like fires in abandoned buildings are becoming more common. Sadly, there is not much fire departments can do. Their main concern is just making sure no one is hurt. → Read More

Starlite Drive-in kicking off their season, 5th season under newest owner

A sure sign that spring is near Wichita’s Starlite Drive-in is opening up for the season Friday, Feb. 17. → Read More

A home of hope: Wichita woman launching affordable housing program

Wichitan Ivery Kaufman is in the process of creating a new non-profit, IVY Home Foundation. Her goal is to get those in need on their feet with a fresh start. → Read More

Sober Bowl: The Phoenix bringing a new kind of watch party

Here in the Kansas City Chiefs Kingdom, you can bet there will be no shortage of watch parties this weekend. → Read More

Drought bringing potential for issues in the cattle pipeline

The drought continues to impact farmers, bringing a tough decision for some cattle farmers and their herds. → Read More

How Integra plans to fill worker demand for $1.8 billion semiconductor plant

Integra Technologies is set to put in a semiconductor manufacturing plant in the Wichita area creating about 2,000 jobs. In addition, the plant is expected to bring in another 3,000 jobs from construction, suppliers, and community businesses. → Read More

Sports betting off to a successful start in Kansas; what this means for those battling addiction

It’s a major weekend in the NFL to determine who will play in the Superbowl. This is the first season Kansans have been able to bet on games. → Read More

‘He touched everyone that he knew’: Friends remember man shot by dog

A man with a bright future and a lover of life that is how loved ones are remembering the man deputies say was shot by a dog in a hunting accident on Saturday. → Read More

Hunter Larkin mayor of Goddard again, flurry of changes follow

Hunter Larkin is the mayor of the City of Goddard, again. → Read More

Kansas family’s livestock dying at a rapid rate due to feeding error

Livestock chaos. A Kansas family says its livestock is dying at a rapid rate because of a feeding error. → Read More

How to help save a life, what to do if you witness a cardiac arrest

Knowing CPR could be the difference between life and death. We are seeing a big spike in interest in learning it after several celebrities suffered cardiac arrests recently. → Read More

Mentors helping steer local youth

In recent months, law enforcement agencies have voiced concerns about teen violence and the rise in fentanyl use. Local nonprofits say connecting youth with mentors can make a big impact. → Read More

IRC hosts Ukrainian Christmas celebration for refugees

Next month will mark one year since the war began in Ukraine. Millions of Ukrainians fled; some refugees made their way to Kansas. → Read More

‘Right place at the right time’: How WPD officers saved young kids from house fire

Three Wichita children are safe this holiday season thanks to the quick action of two officers from the Wichita Police Department (WPD). → Read More

Vigil held on the 5-year anniversary of Andrew Finch’s death

More than a dozen people gathered Wednesday night outside of Riverfront Stadium to mark the five-year anniversary of the death of Andrew Finch. → Read More

Is your energy bill rising? Reasons behind the costs

It’s not unusual to pay a bit more on energy bills when it gets colder. Some Kansans say this year, those bills are higher than usual. → Read More