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Brixton Sisk has been found safe, ending Amber Alert
ROSE HILL, Kan. (KAKE) - Five-year-old Brixton Sisk has been found safe and the suspect is in custody without incident. According to the Rose Hill School District Police Chief Matt Neal, Brixton, Danielle Banzet, and the unidentified male driver were located by Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troopers. "I am just so happy for the family and so happy for Brixton. And we appreciate everybody's support,… → Read More
Community reacts to public pool closing for the entire summer in El Dorado
While many pools around the state are preparing to open on Memorial day weekend. Tuesday, El Dorado city officials announced its public pool will be closed for the entire summer because of electrical → Read More
Stroke Awareness Month: Doctors urge Kansans to know the signs of a stroke before it happens
May is National Stroke Awareness – sometimes it may be difficult to diagnose the signs that someone else or even yourself are having a stroke. → Read More
High temperatures across the state bring in flood of calls about air conditioning units
After a week of clouds and rain, the sun is shining in Kansas and heating things up. → Read More
Teachers sleep on school's roof after students raise over $20 thousand for the American Heart Association
After a group of 5th and 6th grade students at discovery intermediate school in Goddard raised over 20 thousand dollars for the American Heart Association. → Read More
Striking footage of lightning as severe weather hits Wichita
The incredible lightning strikes caught on camera, electrifying the night skies on the outskirts of Wichita. → Read More
Derby community rallies behind principal
Monday night students and staff from Derby High School went and shared their support for the school's principal Tim Hamblin. → Read More
USD-259 looking into options for possibly extending remote learning
After multiple schools have had to close their doors in the past few weeks due to COVID issues, the Wichita public schools board of education is looking into different options to keep kids learning. → Read More
Some Kansans still missing months of unemployment claims
Problems with Kansas' unemployment system may not be making as many headlines these days, but unemployed Kansans trying to pay their bills say they're still having lots of trouble with the system. → Read More
New gallery featuring blind or visually impaired artists
A first-of-its-kind national gallery opened its doors Saturday, with all of the art inside for and by blind or visually impaired artists and audiences. → Read More
Wichita Police Department says number of violent crimes dropped in 2021
The Wichita Police Department released the newest crime trends from 2021 and while some crimes have gone down significantly from the previous year, others have risen to concerning percentages. → Read More
Law enforcement agencies gearing up for holiday weekend
Law enforcement agencies across the state are preparing for this week’s festivities and bracing for the worst with possible weather and an increase in reckless drivers. → Read More
Greensburg residents react to aftermath from tornado outbreak
At least 88 people across 5 states have been confirmed dead after multiple tornadoes swept through the South and Midwest parts of the U.S., leaving residents with nothing. → Read More
State and federal redistricting town halls carry on
There are only a few more redistricting town calls to talk to the community about how the process works after a meeting Monday in both El Dorado and Newton. → Read More
Deer with jug stuck on its head gets free with help from residents
Neighbors armed with lassos and optimism searched high and low Tuesday afternoon through miles of Pawnee Prairie Park. → Read More
Aerospace manufacturing business picking back up
Workers are busier than ever at Milling Precision Tool. → Read More
Wichita girl hurt in drive-by shooting remains hospitalized, family says
The shooting happened Tuesday, October 12 near 13th and Oliver. Officers responded to the call at around 12:30 a.m. and found McKayla in her bed with a gunshot wound. → Read More
Derby neighborhood firearm regulation resolution deferred
Residents in a Derby neighborhood speaking up about concerns to Sedgwick County Commissioners after hearing gunfire and seeing stray bullets end up in their backyards. → Read More
Economists urging shoppers to buy early this year for Christmas
It’s not even Halloween, but local shops and economic experts are urging shoppers to start buying for Christmas earlier this year. → Read More
BTK survivor out of work after motorcycle injury
After losing half of his family members to the BTK serial killer, survivor Charlie Otero is out of work after two different motorcycles he was repairing fell and crushed his arm. → Read More