Blue-green algae warnings for 11 bodies of water in Kansas
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued public health warnings for 11 lakes and ponds due to harmful blue-green algae blooms.
Half of Kansas at high risk for West Nile virus
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a high-risk warning for West Nile virus infections for half of the state.
Parents rescue daughter trapped inside washing machine
A Kansas native and her husband share their heart-stopping nightmare: discovering their 3-year-old daughter is trapped inside a washing machine filling with water.
FTC cracks down on fake charities for veterans
The Federal Trade Commission announced two major actions against allegedly fraudulent charities for veterans Thursday. 
Kansas mom battles flesh-eating bacteria after running into spider web
A Kansas mother is recovering after she developed flesh-eating bacteria that she believes came from a spider bite in May that left her with intense swelling and pain in her arm.
Kansas doctor loses license for relationship with patient
Tthe Kansas Board of Healing Arts said in revoking Chester Stone's license that he "was in a position of significant power" over the unnamed patient while he was treating her for anxiety.
Restaurant report card
This week on Restaurant Report Card, refrigerator temperatures caused problem in several restaurants and stray cats earns one local establishment a strike.
No water contact at Lake Afton due to blue-green algae
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported algae blooms at Lake Afton Park, requiring a warning for the entire lake.
On Your Side: Silencing Robocalls
No one seems to be immune from robocalls. Not even Patrick Webre, who works for the Federal Communications Commission. “I get them every day," says Webre. There were 3.4 billion robocalls in April alone in the United States.
Deadliest days of driving for teens
More than 1,000 people are killed in crashes involving a teen driver. This time of year, known as the 100 Deadly Days of Summer, is when the crashes go up for youth.
Wichita drivers license office to reopen Thursday
The Kansas Department of Revenue says the Twin Lakes drivers license and tax office will reopen Thursday after being closed for two days.
Restaurant Report Card: Eateries and a hotel fail inspections
This week on Restaurant Report Card, a hotel makes the list and a mobile truck needs a little splash of hot water to keep its doors open.
Water balloon slingshots top list of unsafe summer toys
A Boston-based consumer watchdog group has warned of the dangers to children of water balloon slingshots, lawn darts and other summer toys.
Study: More evidence links earthquakes to energy waste wells
Scientists say they have more evidence that an increase in earthquakes on the Colorado-New Mexico border has been caused by wells that inject wastewater from oil and gas production back underground.
Wins for Kansas: Hope for Hemophilia
A non-profit group helps families deal with a condition that prevents blood from clotting easily after a cut or injury.
Fore! Hash browns recalled over golf ball bits
You have an early-morning golf match. You make coffee and contemplate the optimal breakfast to help you hit the ball straighter and calm those first-tee jitters.
People hurting pets to access pain pills
Drugs addicts are hurting their pets to get pain medication. Veterinarians are reporting it across the country.
Sargento expands cheese recall due to possible bacterial contamination
Wisconsin-based Sargento Foods Inc., is expanding a voluntary recall of some cheeses due to a possible bacterial contamination.
6 in 10 Americans don't have $500 in savings
Nearly six in 10 Americans don't have enough savings to cover a $500 or $1,000 unplanned expense, according to a new report from Bankrate.
Amazon hiring work-from-home seasonal employees in Kansas
Would you like to make extra money without leaving your home? Amazon is looking for you.
Veteran suicide rate staggering
Today the Department of Veterans Affairs released its most comprehensive study yet on the subject of veterans suicides.
Meet The News TeamMore>>
Anchor
Deb Farris
Deb Farris
Anchor for KAKE News @ 5PM, 6PM, 10PM
Deb grew up on a farm in Iowa before moving to Pratt, Kansas. She graduated from Pratt High School and Fort Hays...
Anchor for KAKE News @ 5PM, 6PM, 10PM
Deb grew up on a farm in Iowa before moving to Pratt, Kansas. She graduated from Pratt High School and Fort Hays...
Anchor
Jim Grimes
Jim Grimes
Anchor for KAKE News @ 5PM, 6PM, 10PM
Jim Grimes anchors KAKE News at 5, 6, and 10 o'clock. He joined the KAKE news team in Spring 2016 and now calls Wichita his home. Jim has spent more than 25 years working in some of the...
Anchor for KAKE News @ 5PM, 6PM, 10PM
Jim Grimes anchors KAKE News at 5, 6, and 10 o'clock. He joined the KAKE news team in Spring 2016 and now calls Wichita his home. Jim has spent more than 25 years working in some of the...
Anchor
Jemelle Holopirek
Jemelle Holopirek
Anchor for Good Morning Kansas & KAKE News @ 11AM
Jemelle anchors Good Morning Kansas and KAKE News at 11 weekdays. Jemelle is a two-time Emmy Award winner. Good Morning Kansas won...
Anchor for Good Morning Kansas & KAKE News @ 11AM
Jemelle anchors Good Morning Kansas and KAKE News at 11 weekdays. Jemelle is a two-time Emmy Award winner. Good Morning Kansas won...
Anchor / Reporter
Shane Ewing
Shane Ewing
Anchor / Reporter
Shane Ewing anchors Good Morning Kansas and KAKE News at 11. Despite living in numerous places along his journey to the Sunflower State, Shane calls...
Anchor / Reporter
Shane Ewing anchors Good Morning Kansas and KAKE News at 11. Despite living in numerous places along his journey to the Sunflower State, Shane calls...
Anchor
Alyson Acklin
Alyson Acklin
Anchor for Good Morning KAKEland & KAKE News @ 4PM
Anchor for Good Morning KAKEland & KAKE News @ 4PM Alyson joined KAKE News from KTEN in Denison, Texas. There she covered record flooding...
Anchor for Good Morning KAKEland & KAKE News @ 4PM
Anchor for Good Morning KAKEland & KAKE News @ 4PM Alyson joined KAKE News from KTEN in Denison, Texas. There she covered record flooding...
Anchor / Reporter
Annette Lawless
Annette Lawless
Anchor / Reporter
Emmy and Murrow-award winning journalist Annette Lawless joined the KAKE News family as an anchor and reporter in August 2013. You can...
Anchor / Reporter
Emmy and Murrow-award winning journalist Annette Lawless joined the KAKE News family as an anchor and reporter in August 2013. You can...
Anchor / Reporter
Krista Miller
Krista Miller
Anchor / Reporter
Shane Ewing anchors Good Morning Kansas and KAKE News at 11. Despite living in numerous places along his journey to the Sunflower State, Shane calls...
Anchor / Reporter
You can see Krista Miller reporting weeknights and co-anchoring KAKE News on Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Anchor / Reporter
Morgan Downing
Morgan Downing
Reporter and Anchor for KAKE News Saturday and Sunday evenings
Emmy award winning journalist Morgan Downing joined the KAKE News team in 2017 as a reporter and co-anchor of KAKE News on Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Reporter and Anchor for KAKE News Saturday and Sunday evenings
Emmy award winning journalist Morgan Downing joined the KAKE News team in 2017 as a reporter and co-anchor of KAKE News on Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Crime Reporter
Lily Wu
Lily Wu
Crime Reporter
Lily Wu is KAKE News' crime reporter on weekdays. She joined KAKE News in 2010 after earning a master's degree...
Crime Reporter
Lily Wu is KAKE News' crime reporter on weekdays. She joined KAKE News in 2010 after earning a master's degree...
Multimedia Journalist
Greg Miller
Greg Miller
Multimedia Journalist
Greg Miller is a Multimedia Journalist for KAKE News on weekdays.
Multimedia Journalist
Greg Miller is a Multimedia Journalist for KAKE News on weekdays.
Reporter
Monica Castro
Monica Castro
Reporter
Monica Castro joined the KAKE News team in April 2014. Monica was born and raised in Houston...
Reporter
Monica Castro joined the KAKE News team in April 2014. Monica was born and raised in Houston...
Reporter
Jacklyn Chappell
Jacklyn Chappell
Reporter
Jacklyn Chappell comes to Wichita from our next-door neighbors in Oklahoma City; where she spent a year at KFOR News 4...
Reporter
Jacklyn Chappell comes to Wichita from our next-door neighbors in Oklahoma City; where she spent a year at KFOR News 4...
Multimedia Journalist
Elijah Higgins
Elijah Higgins
Multimedia Journalist
Elijah Higgins is a Multimedia Journalist for KAKE News. Originally from Colwich, Kan...
Multimedia Journalist
Elijah Higgins is a Multimedia Journalist for KAKE News. Originally from Colwich, Kan...
Most Popular Stories
Table Rock Lake duck boat accident leaves 17 dead, including children
The Ride the Ducks boat sank Thursday night in Table Rock Lake near Branson. Seventeen people died.
Day care owner gets probation for trying to kill toddler
Nataliia Karia, 43, received her punishment in Hennepin County court after pleading guilty to attempted murder and third-degree assault earlier.
As investigation into deadly duck boat incident begins, survivor describes almost drowning
A day after a duck boat capsized and sank during a severe storm at a southern Missouri lake, killing at least 11 people, divers are resuming a search for six people who remain missing. -
Half of Kansas at high risk for West Nile virus
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a high-risk warning for West Nile virus infections for half of the state.
3-year-old dies after spending hours in scorching daycare bus
The child was unresponsive when discovered inside the vehicle by police, who said the temperature inside the vehicle at the time was 113 degrees.
9 of 17 Table Rock Lake duck boat accident victims from one family
The Ride the Ducks Branson duck boat went down in Table Rock Lake near Branson during strong winds that "came out of nowhere."
DA: No charges in death of 5-year-old Lucas Hernandez
The last page of a report provided to the media says, "In light of the death of the sole suspect in the death of Lucas Hernandez, no charges will be filed concerning his death in February of 2018."
Teen found starving, living in barn, family members arrested
Authorities say a malnourished 15-year-old Oklahoma boy who survived by eating sticks, leaves and grass has been found living in a barn, and four members of his family have been arrested for child neglect.
Man admits killing Wichita couple, driving bodies to Arkansas
A probable cause affidavit says Michael Fowler admitted to shooting the Carpenters in Great Bend, Kansas.
Sedgwick County Fair vendors shocked after Wichita couple killed
John Brown has owned his own fair booth for about 15 years. He says he couldn't believe it when he heard about the deaths of Alfred "Sonny" and Pauline carpenter.