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Friday marks 33 years since devastating F-5 'Andover Tornado'
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Friday marks 33 years since of one of Kansas' most devastating tornadoes. Known as the Andover Tornado, the F-5 caused damage across Harper, Sedgwick and Butler Counties on April 26, 1991. That twister claimed 17 lives -- most of them taken from the Golden Spur mobile home park.
1 person in critical condition after motorcycle crash in southwest Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - One person is in critical condition after a motorcycle crash near Hoover and MacArthur. Sedgwick County dispatch said the call came in just before 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday. When Officers arrived on scene they found one person in critical condition.
Emergency Management says it's time to prepare for severe storms
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - It's no secret that most people from around here love a good old-fashioned thunderstorm. "Rainfall mainly, just has a nice, earthy smell when it hits the ground," said Wichita resident David McCreery, explaining his favorite part of storms. If you're anything like Wichita resident Aaron King...
New Kingman EMS Chief named
KINGMAN, Kan. — Matthias Brand has been selected as the new Chief of Kingman EMS and Rescue. He will start Monday, April 29. Brand said in a letter posted online, "With a background rooted in emergency medical services and a passion for serving communities, I am honored to take on this role and contribute to the safety and well-being of the community."
Third free Naloxone vending machine available in northeast Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - A third Naloxone vending machine has opened in Northeast Kansas. It’s part of a push to provide more access to the treatment in Kansas. Naloxone also known as Narcan is an emergency treatment when someone is experiencing an opioid overdose. Since last year, DCCCA...
New home construction in Sedgwick County fell in 2023. Will that make the housing shortage worse?
Several local experts say the root of the housing shortage stems from the years after the 2008 recession, when new home construction tanked. Many of the single-family homes in the quiet neighborhood near Harry and 127th Street are completely built – with trucks parked in the driveway and basketball goals installed.
COLWICH KANSAS COWBOY CREATES HEIRLOOM QUALITY MASTERPIECES THAT REFLECT HIS UNTAMED UNIQUENESS AS AN ARTIST
At 70 years old, Kevin Simon of Colwich, Kansas, is the epitome of a true cowboy spirit. He blends his love for the Old West with unmatched craftsmanship that breathes new life into repurposed materials. “The inspiration for my first rocking horses—and eventually the rocking bull—came unexpectedly. I was gifted...
Interfaith organization will urge city and county leaders to confront homelessness and mental illness
Members of more than 30 churches spent months researching homelessness and mental health in Wichita. Now the organization, Justice Together, is ready to share what they’ve found. The May 9, “Nehemiah Action” event will be held at Century II, 225 West Douglas at 6 p.m. Justice Together,...
Kansas man pleads guilty for role in January 6 breaching
HAYSVILLE, Kan. (KAKE) - A suburban Wichita man has plead guilty to a misdemeanor for his role in the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the Kansas City Star reports. Chad Suenram, a U.S. Marine veteran who was dubbed #FlagFaceMarine by investigators, pleaded guilty to entering and remaining...
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