Gloria Van Rees
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County commissioners encouraged to say 'no' to Tyson
Tyson Foods says plans to build in Sedgwick County are on hold, but those living near the proposed plant want assurances the plant will not be built. → Read More
Fire safety for Thanksgiving dinner
The number one day for kitchen fires in the country is thanksgiving day followed by Christmas. Kitchen fires are the number cause of house fires. With more people in the kitchen on Thanksgiving, Th... → Read More
18 military veterans from the same family
More than a dozen members of the same family have served in the military and they were honored with a display at a local church. → Read More
Why Kansas has not used the death penalty
Nine men are currently sentenced to death in the state, but Kansas has not executed an inmate in more than 50 years. → Read More
Abilene sisters sing at Eisenhower groundbreaking
Two Kansas sisters get the chance of a lifetime in Washington D.C. singing at the groundbreaking for the new Dwight D. Eisenhower memorial. KAKE News caught up with the teens about their chance to ... → Read More
Man on death row for rape, murder of Kansas woman appeals sentence
Justin Thurber was convicted and sentenced to death for the January 2007 death of 19-year-old Jodi Sanderholm. → Read More
Gold Star mothers discuss death notifications
President Trump says his phone calls to the families of fallen us service members are the toughest he has to make. Two Gold Star Mothers say it is a hard thing to hear. → Read More
Kansas foster parents, lawmakers react to missing DCF kids
The revelation about 70 kids missing came out during a meeting of the Child Care Task Force, a group formed to hold DCF accountable. → Read More
Real men fight breast cancer
John Foulston is many things a husband, father, and breast cancer survivor. "Got out of the shower one morning and said to my wife that doesn't look right, does it? And she said no and grabbed an... → Read More
Group tackles cyber security at Wichita forum
A cyber security forum at Wichita State University brought everyone from students to small business to the Kansas National Guard all to figure out how to make keep hackers from getting your data or... → Read More
Wichita baseball league volunteer reacts to shooting of member
Moore and Holloway are both involved with League 42. Moore is a "Team Granny," and her grandson plays with Holloway's kids. → Read More
Fathers' rights group wants changes to family court after Brewer death
In the days after Evan Brewer's death, many in the community were outraged over the boy's death after his father Carlo Brewer fought for his son in court. → Read More
Fathers' rights group wants changes to family court after Brewer death
In the days after Evan Brewer's death, many in the community were outraged over the boy's death after his father Carlo Brewer fought for his son in court. → Read More
Kansans concerned about Equifax breach
A data breach of the credit bureau Equifax has left the personal information of 143 million Americans vulnerable to hackers. → Read More
Local animal rescue in desperate need of fosters
Since Hurricane Harvey people have been expressing interest in adopting pets impacted by the hurricane, but one local animal rescue says one best way to help is to adopt a dog that is already avail... → Read More
Wichita-area groups take donations for Harvey relief
As Harvey's path of destruction continues, area folks are helping out by collecting donations to send to the victims. → Read More
Basketball programs donate shoes for Houston
The University of Houston's basketball coach Kelvin Sampson put a call out on Twitter today asking basketball teams for shoes and t-shirts from their program. → Read More
Confederate monuments in Kansas and the growth of hate groups
As outrage grows over the events in Charlottesville, Virginia some white nationalist groups seem to be capitalizing on the moment. → Read More
Historical significance of McAdams pool closing
At the latest Wichita City Council meeting on Tuesday people came to speak out against the closure of McAdams pool. City Councilwoman Janet Miller offered a plan to reopen the pool, but in four yea... → Read More
Low turnout for District 1 primary
There are four candidates vying for the position: Brandon Johnson, Mike Kinard, John Stevens and Janet Wilson. → Read More