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01/11/2025

EMS arrived and treated the victim at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries. He declined transport and was later taken to a local hospital by a family member.

Officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of North Kansas Avenue following a report of a shooting around 9:30 p.m. Friday.

01/11/2025

Figures compiled by the nonprofit College Board indicate the average student attending an in-state public university this year faces a tuition bill of $11,610, which is down 4% from a decade earlier when taking inflation into account. But the real savings come in what the average student actually pays after getting grants and financial aid. That’s down 40% over the decade, from $4,140 to $2,480 annually, according to the data.

Figures compiled by the nonprofit College Board indicate the average student attending an in-state public university this year faces a tuition bill of $11,610, which is down 4% from a

01/11/2025

Some states have seen a foot or more of snow during the storm.

Parts of Arkansas have seen 14 inches of snow in the storm. Seven inches have fallen in Little Rock, the most in four years.

Portions of Oklahoma and Texas have gotten 12 inches of snow. Oklahoma City had 3.5 inches of snow, a daily record, while Amarillo, Texas, saw 9.5 inches, the most in 10 years.

Some states have seen a foot or more of snow during the storm.Parts of Arkansas have seen 14 inches of snow in the storm. Seven inches have fallen in Little

01/11/2025

At least 10 people are believed to be dead as several fires broke out across Los Angeles and over 150,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes, according to officials. Despite the catastrophic damage, all-encompassing stress and unhealthy air quality, many neighbors have stepped up to assist one another.

At least 10 people are believed to be dead as several fires broke out across Los Angeles and over 150,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes, according to

01/11/2025

A Wisconsin woman who at age 12 stabbed her sixth-grade classmate nearly to death to please online horror character Slender Man will be released from a psychiatric hospital, a judge ordered Thursday.

Morgan Geyser has spent nearly seven years at the Winnebago Mental Health Institute. She has petitioned Waukesha County Circuit Judge Michael Bohren, who committed her, for release four times since

01/11/2025

Wichita native Ella Larkin, a USC student and former Kansas State volleyball player, is living through the devastating southern California wildfires near her LA apartment, marking the second major natural disaster of her college career after Hurricane Ida in 2021. Jocelyn Schifferdecker KAKE has the story.

01/11/2025

A Wichita man was sentenced on Friday to more than 70 years in prison and lifetime parole for the 2020 shooting death of Michael Horn.

If English becomes eligible for parole after 618 months, he must then begin serving 216 months followed by the eight months.

01/11/2025

THANK YOU! Rescue crews in Colorado saved this horse who fell into a frozen pond Thursday.

"Firefighters in ice rescue suits broke a path in the ice using axes and sledgehammers and were eventually able to walk the horse to shore," the department said. "The rescued horse was warming up and recovering as crews picked up equipment and returned to service."

📷: Loveland Fire Rescue Authority

01/11/2025

Wichita, you sure look good in white 🤍 Chris Earl KAKE shot this gorgeous drone footage of the Wichita streets this morning after snow blanketed the city.

01/11/2025

Recent winter storms left local businesses in Wichita struggling to stay afloat, with some reporting major revenue losses as icy roads and dangerous conditions kept customers indoors. Kate Devine KAKE reports.

Recent winter storms have significantly impacted Wichita businesses, with some reporting revenue losses of up to 80%.

01/11/2025

Farewell, Mr. President. An incredible shot of President Carter in the United States Capitol for the final time.

(Photo by Andrew Harnik/AP)

01/11/2025

While the moisture from yesterday's snowfall is beneficial to Cheney Reservoir due to the slow release of the water, Abby Wray KAKE explains that to make a real impact at Cheney, it would take even more.

Cheney Lake is a winter wonderland after the recent winter storm. Out there you can see lots of piles of untouched snow, icy waters and beautiful snow-covered trees.

01/10/2025

A new mandate from Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly requires federal cash benefits, like social security and disability, to go directly to foster children after decades of using them to pay for state agency operating costs.

The policy change will create savings accounts for kids in state care, and those accounts will follow the child when they age out of the system.

The policy change will create savings accounts for kids in state care, and those accounts will follow the child when they age out of the system.

01/10/2025

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the family of a Kansas truck driver who was hit and killed by a semi-truck while trying to assist the driver in freeing their vehicle from a snowdrift earlier this week.

The fundraiser says 65-year-old Rudolph Martinez was killed being a good Samaritan.

01/10/2025

Four days after powerful winds gave fuel to what began as small fires in the Los Angeles area, on Friday firefighters were fighting several blazes in some places while in others evacuees returned to what was left of their homes.

📸: AP

01/10/2025

Exactly 5 inches of snow at the Cheney Reservoir! 💧

01/10/2025

Look at Gus the yak enjoying Thursday's snow at the Sedgwick County Zoo!

📸 Keeper Carolyn

01/10/2025

The official start of this year’s tax filing season is just over two weeks away.

(CNN) — The official start date of this year’s tax filing season will be January 27, the IRS said Friday.