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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.

Wichita area students headed to Virginia to launch rockets for scholarship

Wichita area students headed to Virginia to launch rockets for scholarship

Six students from Wichita, Derby, and Rose Hill are set to launch rockets in Virginia aiming for a national prize.
The "Wichita area TARC Team" is also the only squad from Kansas to make nationals in The American Rocketry Challenge.

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.

One suspect in Hugoton murders confesses to being responsible for death of 2 Kansas moms

One suspect in Hugoton murders confesses to being responsible for death of 2 Kansas moms

One suspect has confessed to the murder of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley

God's Misfits preacher speaks out

God's Misfits preacher speaks out

Another interesting development in the murdered Hugoton women case involves the affidavit and an anti-government religious group called God's Misfits.

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.  

Two injured, one critically in crash in downtown Wichita

Two injured, one critically in crash in downtown Wichita

Two people have been injured after a crash near Kellogg and Main on Thursday.

Police searching for missing El Dorado teen

Police searching for missing El Dorado teen

The El Dorado Police Department says 15-year-old Vivion Ramsey was last seen in the Andover area on April 13. She is 5’02” and weighs 125 lbs.

Trapped ‘birdie’ interrupts play at Overland Park Top Golf location

Trapped ‘birdie’ interrupts play at Overland Park Top Golf location

A trapped hawk at a popular driving range in Overland Park turned into an hours-long rescue operation.

Police: Death at Wichita park likely due to medical emergency

Police: Death at Wichita park likely due to medical emergency

A person called 911 at around 7 a.m. to report finding an injured man who they believe had sustained a gunshot wound at 16th and Yale.

Kansas Rep. Jake LaTurner won’t seek reelection

Kansas Rep. Jake LaTurner won’t seek reelection

LaTurner currently represents Kansas’ 2nd District in the House of Representatives.

Supreme Court to decide if ban on homeless encampments is 'cruel and unusual'

Supreme Court to decide if ban on homeless encampments is 'cruel and unusual'

Cities say the case has sweeping implications as homelessness soars.

Two people, pets unharmed after electrical fire rips through Derby home

Two people, pets unharmed after electrical fire rips through Derby home

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. 

Emporia gets second in 'Best Main Street' in America

Emporia gets second in 'Best Main Street' in America

Emporia was among the 20 finalists for the contest and finished second to the Detroit suburb of Howell, Michigan. 

Bond denied for 4 'God's Misfits' defendants in the killing of 2 Kansas women

Bond denied for 4 'God's Misfits' defendants in the killing of 2 Kansas women

The judge also entered not-guilty pleas and denied bail for Tifany Adams, 54, and her boyfriend, Tad Cullum, 43, both of Keyes, Oklahoma, as well as Cole and Cora Twombly of Texhoma, Oklahoma.

Kansas' higher ed board adopts an anti-DEI policy after pressure from GOP legislators

Kansas' higher ed board adopts an anti-DEI policy after pressure from GOP legislators

The board overseeing higher education in Kansas has banned state universities from requiring prospective students, potential hires and staffers seeking promotion to disclose their views on diversity initiatives.

MISSING IN KANSAS: Desiree Martinez

MISSING IN KANSAS: Desiree Martinez

She was last seen in south-central Kansas.

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.

Four people accused of killing Hugoton women make first appearance in court

Four people accused of killing Hugoton women make first appearance in court

Investigators found Butler and Jillian Kelley dead over the weekend after a two week search.

US Senators slam Postmaster DeJoy amid severe mail delays across country

US Senators slam Postmaster DeJoy amid severe mail delays across country

A KAKE News investigation in March exposed the horrible conditions inside Wichita's sorting facility, overrun with mail, causing major delays all across the state. Now, workers say it's getting worse again.

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.

Where are they now? Nearly 50 animals rescued from mobile home in Nickerson

Where are they now? Nearly 50 animals rescued from mobile home in Nickerson

After dozens of animals were discovered in a mobile home in Nickerson last week, animal shelters near Reno County are now in charge of nursing these animals back to health.

Hundreds of signatures in favor of Fort Hays State polling location sent to Ellis County clerk

Hundreds of signatures in favor of Fort Hays State polling location sent to Ellis County clerk

While putting a polling station on campus has been periodically discussed for decades, a Fort Hays State campaign took on new life in 2023.

'We got to set the standard for Wichita': Ascension Via Christi nurses reach contract agreement for first time

'We got to set the standard for Wichita': Ascension Via Christi nurses reach contract agreement for first time

Wichita Via Christi nurses have reached a two year contract agreement with Via Christi after months of negotiations

Wichita police search for vehicle in hit-and-run that critically injured pedestrian

Wichita police search for vehicle in hit-and-run that critically injured pedestrian

Wichita police are asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle connected to a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian in critical condition.

Park City woman accused of threatening to kill Presidents Joe Biden and Bill Clinton

Park City woman accused of threatening to kill Presidents Joe Biden and Bill Clinton

Lori Davis is charged with one count each of threats against a former president of the United States and threats against a current president of the United States.