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MISSING IN KANSAS: Jaz-Lin Ybarra
There's concern for a south-central Kansas girl missing for nearly a month. Jaz-Lin Ybarra, 15, was last seen on March 29, 2024. Her case was recently added to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's website. JAZ-LIN YBARRA. Missing from: Wichita, Kan. Missing since: March 29, 2024. Age then:...
Firefighters responding to north Wichita grass fire
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Firefighters are responding to a reported grass fire that could be seen for miles. A call came in around 5 p.m. for a fire near 27th and Brady. KAKE News has a crew on scene. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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...
Weather Alert - severe weather chances increasing soon
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Storm Team 12 has issued Weather Alert Days for Thursday and Saturday as the threat of severe storms returns to the area. Hail, high winds, and a few tornadoes are possible both days. Expect morning storms on Thursday, most of which will not be severe. Heavy...
Doo-Dah Diner owner says she'll file charges after food theft
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Images from security cameras at the Doo-Dah Diner in downtown Wichita show two women grabbing "take and bake" food items from a fridge at the front of the restaurant, and then getting in a car and taking off without paying. Doo-Dah Diner posted the pictures on...
Risk of strong to severe storms after mid-week
A front has dipped farther south but is still aiding in keeping our skies unsettled. We are seeing some spotty showers to start the day. This chance will stick around through the day. Most of the rain will be light but there could be a few embedded heavier showers. More...
Low levels at Cheney Lake could force Wichita to restrict water usage
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Any rain would be welcome as levels at Cheney Lake, Wichita’s main water source, continue to drop. If it doesn’t turn around, the city could implement water restrictions. Kevin O’Brien owns O’Brien’s Marina at Cheney Lake and has watched water levels decrease....
The Wichita police citizens board checked more complaints this year than the last five years
The Wichita Police Department closed nearly twice as many complaints about officer conduct in 2023 as it did five years ago, but the department says that shouldn’t set off alarms. Instead, it’s a sign of progress. The department resolved 359 complaints in 2019 compared to 646 last year. The increase stems from gradual changes with […] The post The Wichita police citizens board checked more complaints this year than the last five years appeared first on The Wichita Beacon.
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