LATEST NEWS
Derby teen gets 27 years for shooting death of Wichita man
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A Derby teen has been sentenced to 27.5 years for the shooting death of a 34-year-old Wichita man in 2023. District Judge Jeffery Goering sentenced 18-year-old Philip Walls on Friday to a total of 330 months in prison. In March, Walls pled guilty to 2nd-degree murder, attempted aggravated robbery and aggravated kidnapping.
Goose Lands In Kansas Zoo’s Gorilla Exhibit & The Encounter Ends In Shocking Fashion
Didn't see that coming. Zoos are a great place to spend the day with the family. You always know what you are going to get when you take a trip to the zoo, and by that I mean you'll see some animals and pay $15 for Dippin' Dots (and you'll like it). The only issue that often arises, other than maybe the animals not being visible in the exhibit sometimes, is when animals that are not supposed to be at the zoo accidentally find themselves right in the "middle of the jungle," so to speak. We unfortunately saw that play out recently with...
Raising Cane's coming to Wichita next year: Report
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Popular national chain chicken restaurant Raising Cane's is set to make its debut in Wichita next year. In a release, Raising Cane’s confirmed they are planning to open a Wichita, KS location in 2025. They said the exact site is still to be decided. This...
Haysville remembers deadly tornado that took six lives and destroyed 150 homes, 25 years ago
HAYSVILLE, Kan. (KAKE) - Haysville is still recovering after so much changed 25 years ago when an F-4 tornado tore through the town. Six people died and the town was unrecognizable. Survivors and city leaders met to remember and look at the progress they have made in rebuilding. A gas...
Kan. man going to prison for deadly dispute while walking dog
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man is going to prison for a racially motivated killing. Last month Judge Chrystal Krier sentenced 29-year-old Roger Gale, Jr. of Wichita to 27-years in prison for the May 2022 shooting death of Emmanuel Hardy, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. In March,...
Police: Death inside Kansas home occurred two weeks ago
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an unattended death at a home in the 2100 block of S. Volutsia in Wichita, according to police spokesman Andrew Ford. Police received an anonymous tip that a person had been deceased inside a residence for two weeks. Just after 11:00 a.m....
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.