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One person in custody after teenager shot at Goddard Walmart, police say
GODDARD, Kan. (KAKE) - Authorities say a young man is now in surgery and doing well after being shot on Saturday evening in the parking lot of a Goddard Walmart. Just before 5 p.m. Saturday, police and emergency crews were dispatched to the 18600 block of Kellogg Dr. in Goddard at the Walmart Supercenter where one person had been shot inside of a car.
64-year-old man dies after being pinned under car in west Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A 64-year-old man has been pronounced dead after being pinned underneath his car in a west Wichita neighborhood. The report of a car incident came out just after 8:20 p.m. in the 600 block of North Tracy and Newell St. Police at the scene say they...
29-year-old shot, killed in south Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of 29-year-old Nestor Rivera. WPD says around 12:24 a.m., officers responded to a call in the 700 block of E. 57th St. S. Upon arrival, officers found the...
Scattered rain and storms for Mother’s Day
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Meteorologist Peyton Sanders says that scattered showers and storms will move through the state tonight through Sunday and Monday. Showers and storms initially over western Kansas this evening will spread east overnight. Scattered storms are expected across the state for Mother’s Day. It will not...
Wichita police: 13-year-old runaway found safe
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Police say 13-year-old Cherae Joseph was found safe Saturday. Wichita police are needing the public's help in locating a 13-year-old runaway. Cherae Joseph was last seen in the 1300 block of E. 42nd St. South, wearing a black Nike hoodie, grey pants, and black Crocs. If...
Old Cowtown Museum affected by cyberattack
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Sunday’s cyberattack on Wichita has affected the culture and arts sector of Wichita including the Old Cowtown Museum. Its point of sales system was completely shut down from Sunday to Tuesday but was able to be reinstated. While its point of sales system is back up and running- it's only able to accept cash and checks at this time- this goes for the gift shop and saloon.
Expert offers tips for watering your yard during drought
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW)-Even with rain in the forecast for Mother’s Day, there are still parts of Kansas in drought conditions. Water conservation advice is given because of this and Wichita remains in stage one of drought. Right now Kansas is either abnormally dry or at severe drought levels according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. While many are watering their lawns with the summer heat on the way, it’s important to keep an eye on how you’re watering.
Showers and storms return this weekend
With the exception of a few sprinkles to the southwest, many of us continue to stay dry this morning. However, we will soon open the door active weather and more moisture returns over the weekend. Before rain chances ramp up there could be a few showers around today, mainly to...
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