Scott Braswell
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Wichita, KS, United States
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South, East athletes fight for possible fall sports season
(KAKE) - "Honestly when it first came down I started crying," South senior Soccoro Stephens said. "I was really upset. Because I don’t just cheer I play multiple sports. I run, I play cross country, I do soccer, and wrestling." "When I first found out I was pretty hurt," added South football player, Nazirr Breeden. "I didn’t really want to believe it at first. I was just thinking it was a joke… → Read More
Caleb Grill excited for new start at UNLV
It’s been a busy few months for former Maize star Caleb Grill. Around the time this pandemic began he decided to leave Iowa State after one year and transfer to UNLV and play for TJ Otzelberger. "I just made a decision to go there just because of my relationship I had with him," Grill told KAKE. "That was going to be the biggest factor for me going forward to make me a better basketball player… → Read More
Big 12 to continue with fall football season plan
The Big 12 Conference will move forward with fall sports seasons, the conference announced today. → Read More
Reports: Big 12 continuing with fall football season plan
The Big 12 is expected to keep their original 10 game season plan in place. → Read More
Breece Hall aims for stellar sophomore season
"Breece is a really really gifted athlete, maybe one of the most gifted true running backs that I’ve had the opportunity to be around," Iowa State Head Coach Matt Campbell said. Wichita’s Breece Hall arrived on campus at Iowa State last winter. It took the former Northwest star some time to adapt to life as a student athlete. "I had to jump straight into classes then tutoring and then have to… → Read More
Hays Larks player tests positive for COVID-19, season hangs in the balance
HAYS, Kan. (KAKE) - The Hays Larks Baseball season has been put on hold after a player tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend. "They all had to come in Wednesday and I think you would have just said and maybe they did ask them, 'Have you been exposed?' Stephanie Walsh, who has a son who plays for the Larks. "I mean the numbers in Texas are surging. All you have to do is watch the… → Read More
Salina baseball and softball program continues amidst pandemic
(KAKE) - This summer in the city of Salina, kids of all ages are ready to play ball thanks to the help of local baseball and softball advocates. "It wouldn't be fair to these kids to spend a whole summer not playing these sports," Cale Sharp, Director of the Kansas Youth Sports Foundation told KAKE. "These guys really said the heck with that we're going to step up and do something and I think… → Read More
Apple adds contact tracing in new software update
(KAKE)- This week iPhone users received a notification concerning a software update. It includes a new program called Exposure Notification API. "API is essentially an application program interface," Jay McLaughlin of RBS IT Solutions explained. "It allows devices and software to communicate back and forth between each other and exchange information." The main goal of this service is to help… → Read More
Convoy of Hope aims to feed thousands in next few weeks
"I kind of use the phrase see a need, fill a need of just being ready to go wherever you're needed kind of thing but volunteers are definitely needed." → Read More
Mental health experts concerned about declining number of patients
Mental health professionals are expressing their concern as those in need begin to fall through the cracks. Shawna Allen/Sr. Director of Outpatient Services "Suicides are on the rise," Shawna A... → Read More
Goddard finds way to honor senior class
"This group, they were born shortly after 9/11 hit and they're graduating under COVID-19." → Read More
Wichitan helps transport nurses to hospitals in New York City
"I felt like it was a way I could give back and help in the process of getting through this." → Read More
Chiefs select three players on final day of NFL Draft
Kansas City went all defense on the final day of the draft. → Read More
Mental health professionals urge those in need to use resources available
Phone calls to the suicide prevention hotline have increased since the stay at home orders were enacted. → Read More
Andover native selected in the WNBA draft reflects on journey
She's the second player from the Wichita area to be selected by the WNBA. → Read More
Pastors, congressional candidate react to Kansas extending gathering ban to churches
"This is not a faith issue, this is a practical response to a very problematic pandemic." → Read More
Wichita gym finds way to connect with clients during shutdown
The Fit Body Boot Camp classes have shifted to a live online format. → Read More
Wesley Medical Center announces new policies
Wesley Medical Center President and CEO, Bill Voloch announced Saturday the hospital is incorporating some new policies to help combat the spread of the coronavirus. "You’re going to see us start... → Read More
Newton groups set up grocery delivery service
The Masonic Lodge and the Newton Fire Department/EMS have been making deliveries around town this week. → Read More
Wichita State unveils new baseball facilities
The new upgrades give WSU some of the best baseball facilities in the nation. → Read More