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Severe weather expected Thursday, Saturday too
Some of us are off to a stormy start to the day, especially between Central and Eastern Kansas. A couple of strong to severe storms will be possible. Marginally severe hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain are the main storm threats this morning. Storms will be slow to clear out....
WATCH: Thieves go after Wichita business 2 nights in a row
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Security footage from a west Wichita business shows thieves throwing a rock through its glass front door and breaking in. In a matter of seconds, the men left with some keys in a lockbox. The video from Sunday night at Slusser Automotive captured the first of...
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...
Players, coaches on Kansas high school baseball team accused of killing chicken on field, police confirm
Police in Kansas have confirmed allegations against players and coaches on a Wichita-area high school baseball team, who are accused of killing a chicken on the field.
Mom leads effort for change after son dies by suicide in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A new law is on the books in Kansas that makes it a criminal offense to encourage someone to attempt or commit suicide. Following a personal tragedy, Jill Janes led an effort to make this change a reality. After Janes lost her son, Max, to suicide...
With news of Horton’s Furniture closing, many wonder: What happened to those twins?
For three decades, Horton’s Furniture was well known for the twins who advertised the store. With the announcement the store is closing, some immediately wondered where the twins are now.
New proposal: Wichita pet owners may be forced to microchip dogs and cats
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Animal Service Advisory Board subcommittee proposes that city leaders require all dogs and cats to be microchipped. “If your dog has a microchip and we get that microchip number we can call that vendor and get the information for that animal. And we can get that animal back to its house,” said Derek Purcell, with the Wichita Police Department animal control unit.
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:...
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...
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