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City hopes new initiative will help solve affordable housing problem in Wichita
City hopes new initiative will help solve affordable housing problem in Wichita

With entire city-owned neighborhoods full of abandoned homes, some full of bullet holes, the city faced some scrutiny about the lack of affordable housing when it chose to sell them all off. But now it hopes to offset the affordable housing shortage. 

WPD searching for missing teen

WPD searching for missing teen

WPD says Sherreda Young was last seen in the area of 600 N. Richmond wearing a black V-neck sweater with black and orange pumpkin print pajama shorts. Her hair has maroon dyed tips. 

MISSING IN KANSAS: Alahna Musial

MISSING IN KANSAS: Alahna Musial

Some fear the missing teenager is in a risky situation.

New housing opportunity for vets in Wichita

New housing opportunity for vets in Wichita

Thursday, the American Legion announced it would be opening up a new post in Wichita at Oxford Vista, dedicated to helping vets find housing.

‘One Pill Can Kill’ - Derby Police Department drug take back initiative

‘One Pill Can Kill’ - Derby Police Department drug take back initiative

Located right outside the Derby Police Department headquarters is a drop box for unwanted or expired medications. 

Midwest Winefest kicks off and fundraises for Guadalupe Clinic

Midwest Winefest kicks off and fundraises for Guadalupe Clinic

For people that don’t have medical insurance, finding medical care can be unaffordable and sometimes impossible. That's why the Guadalupe Clinic opened up back in 1985.

KAKE NEWS INVESTIGATES: Background check backlog after cyberattack on Kansas courts

KAKE NEWS INVESTIGATES: Background check backlog after cyberattack on Kansas courts

April marked six months since the Kansas court system first realized someone had hacked its computers. The fight to get back online after the cyberattack, and then caught up digitally, has left hundreds of Kansans fighting just to survive.

Derby airman helps students safely cross busy intersection after girl is hit by car

Derby airman helps students safely cross busy intersection after girl is hit by car

A Derby airman is stepping up to support his community by volunteering as a crossing guard at a busy intersection, just days after a student was struck and injured by a car at the same location. 

Getting property back from Kansas police is really hard, even for the innocent. That will change

Getting property back from Kansas police is really hard, even for the innocent. That will change

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly signed the Kansas law that denies civil asset forfeiture in cases of lower level crimes like simple possession of drugs. It also forces police to return seized property faster.

Emergency Management says it's time to prepare for severe storms

Emergency Management says it's time to prepare for severe storms

As much fun as storms can be for many Kansans, Sedgwick County Emergency Management Deputy Director Cody Charvat says they can come with serious risk, and it's important to prepare.

Funeral arrangements for 2 Kansas moms killed in Oklahoma

Funeral arrangements for 2 Kansas moms killed in Oklahoma

Loved ones are preparing to lay the two women to rest, after they were found murdered.

MISSING IN KANSAS: Destini Ferrell McManus

MISSING IN KANSAS: Destini Ferrell McManus

The teen was last seen in south-central Kansas.

MISSING IN KANSAS: Jaz-Lin Ybarra

MISSING IN KANSAS: Jaz-Lin Ybarra

The teen is missing from south-central Kansas.

MISSING IN KANSAS: Johannah Latham located safe

MISSING IN KANSAS: Johannah Latham located safe

The young woman is no longer missing.

'It's like a new family': Bel Aire seniors enjoy new 55+ affordable housing facility

'It's like a new family': Bel Aire seniors enjoy new 55+ affordable housing facility

Friday was a day six years in the making. 

Open Streets ICT at NoMar on May 5

Open Streets ICT at NoMar on May 5

Open Streets ICT is a free community-building event brining Wichitans of all ages and fitness levels together to promote healthy active living and social engagement.

Arby's pays school lunch debts for thousands of Wichita students

Arby's pays school lunch debts for thousands of Wichita students

Flynn Arby's, which is the largest Arby's franchisee in the world, presented a check for more than $82,000 to the USD 259 School Service Center.

More than $90K in damage at Windom Cemetery vandalism

More than $90K in damage at Windom Cemetery vandalism

McPherson County Sheriff Jerry Montagne said that that more than $90,000 in damage has been done here at the cemetery.

Sedgwick County holds bi-annual electronic waste collection

Sedgwick County holds bi-annual electronic waste collection

Thursday was the first day of the bi-annual electronic waste collection held at the Sedgwick County West Yard.  

Belle Plaine man turns the tables on phone scammer seeking $35,000

Belle Plaine man turns the tables on phone scammer seeking $35,000

A local man has a warning others after he could have lost $35,000 to a scammer. He says he quickly became suspicious and hopes no one falls for this scheme.

A baby boom: 5 elephants are pregnant at the Sedgwick County Zoo

A baby boom: 5 elephants are pregnant at the Sedgwick County Zoo

A big baby boom is coming to the Sedgwick County Zoo. Wednesday morning the zoo announced another one of its elephants is pregnant, making 5 in total.

Kansas mom helps pay for baby headstones in honor of late son

Kansas mom helps pay for baby headstones in honor of late son

When faced with unimaginable loss, a Kansas woman wanted to help other families.

Sedgwick County offering free e-waste recycling event in April

Sedgwick County offering free e-waste recycling event in April

On select days in April, Sedgwick County residents can head to the county's West Yard located at 4701 South West Street to dispose of any old electronics for free.

What should renters do if major apartment issues won't be fixed by property managers

What should renters do if major apartment issues won't be fixed by property managers

Attorney Steven Minson with Kansas Legal Services said that it's illegal for landlords to ignore these types of problems.

Wichita could go to a stage-two drought in mid-late summer if more rainfall doesn't come

Wichita could go to a stage-two drought in mid-late summer if more rainfall doesn't come

Water restrictions may come as soon as mid to late summer if we don't get rain soon. The City of Wichita says if Cheney Lake levels don't get higher, you might not be able to water your lawn as often.

Derby is getting a $160 million beach, ziplining, BMX and more

Derby is getting a $160 million beach, ziplining, BMX and more

Pretty soon you won't have to fly hours away to catch a wave or sunbathe by the water. Derby, Kansas will soon be a destination vacation spot with a beach.