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Crime Stoppers: Thieves steal thousands of dollars worth of tobacco products

Crime Stoppers: Thieves steal thousands of dollars worth of tobacco products

Wichita police need help finding two thieves who cost a west side cigarette shop almost $4,000.

New housing opportunity for vets in Wichita

New housing opportunity for vets in Wichita

Thursday, the American Legion announced it would be opening up a new post in Wichita at Oxford Vista, dedicated to helping vets find housing.

Derby Airman helps students cross the street after girl gets hit by car

Derby Airman helps students cross the street after girl gets hit by car

An Airman from Derby is spending mornings and afternoons helping students stay safe in a crosswalk. Tuesday, a car hit a middle school student near James and Woodlawn. 

89th annual NFL draft is kicking off a former player from Wichita reflects on his own draft

89th annual NFL draft is kicking off a former player from Wichita reflects on his own draft

Former NFL player from Wichita reflects on his own draft day ahead of first day of NFL draft

‘One Pill Can Kill’ - Derby Police Department drug take back initiative

‘One Pill Can Kill’ - Derby Police Department drug take back initiative

Located right outside the Derby Police Department headquarters is a drop box for unwanted or expired medications. 

Midwest Winefest kicks off and fundraises for Guadalupe Clinic

Midwest Winefest kicks off and fundraises for Guadalupe Clinic

For people that don’t have medical insurance, finding medical care can be unaffordable and sometimes impossible. That's why the Guadalupe Clinic opened up back in 1985.

KAKE NEWS INVESTIGATES: Background check backlog after cyberattack on Kansas courts

KAKE NEWS INVESTIGATES: Background check backlog after cyberattack on Kansas courts

April marked six months since the Kansas court system first realized someone had hacked its computers. The fight to get back online after the cyberattack, and then caught up digitally, has left hundreds of Kansans fighting just to survive.

Derby airman helps students safely cross busy intersection after girl is hit by car

Derby airman helps students safely cross busy intersection after girl is hit by car

A Derby airman is stepping up to support his community by volunteering as a crossing guard at a busy intersection, just days after a student was struck and injured by a car at the same location. 

GOP mulls next move after Kansas governor vetoes effort to help Texas in border security fight

GOP mulls next move after Kansas governor vetoes effort to help Texas in border security fight

Top Republicans in the Kansas House were considering Thursday whether their chamber can muster the two-thirds majority necessary to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's veto.

Kansas man sentenced to 10 years for crash that killed officer, pedestrian and K-9

Kansas man sentenced to 10 years for crash that killed officer, pedestrian and K-9

Jerron Lightfoot, 20, of Tonganoxie, Kansas, said he was 'truly sorry and never intended to hurt anyone' before he was sentenced Wednesday.

Getting property back from Kansas police is really hard, even for the innocent. That will change

Getting property back from Kansas police is really hard, even for the innocent. That will change

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly signed the Kansas law that denies civil asset forfeiture in cases of lower level crimes like simple possession of drugs. It also forces police to return seized property faster.

Bill to make suicide encouragement illegal signed by Governor Kelly

Bill to make suicide encouragement illegal signed by Governor Kelly

As the bill made its way through the statehouse, many more stories surfaced of families who went through the same thing.

Emergency Management says it's time to prepare for severe storms

Emergency Management says it's time to prepare for severe storms

As much fun as storms can be for many Kansans, Sedgwick County Emergency Management Deputy Director Cody Charvat says they can come with serious risk, and it's important to prepare.

2 people injured in house fire in south Wichita

2 people injured in house fire in south Wichita

The fire was reported at around 6:30 p.m. in the 2100 block of South Water, which is just southwest of Main and Mount Vernon.

Legal expert weighs in on penalties students may face for allegedly killing a chicken

Legal expert weighs in on penalties students may face for allegedly killing a chicken

Legal expert weights in on animal cruelty charges for alleged incident at Valley Center High School

FTC bans almost all employment non-compete clauses

FTC bans almost all employment non-compete clauses

The Federal Trade Commission has made a split vote decision to ban nearly all non-competes.

Firefighters responding to north Wichita grass fire

Firefighters responding to north Wichita grass fire

A call came in around 5 p.m. for a fire near 27th and Brady.

5th suspect arrested for murders of Kansas women in Oklahoma

5th suspect arrested for murders of Kansas women in Oklahoma

A fifth person has been arrested in connection to the murder of two Kansas women.

Gov. Kelly vetoes tax bills, alternative plan proposed

Gov. Kelly vetoes tax bills, alternative plan proposed

Governor Kelly’s plan is $433 million per year, which is less costly than what the Legislature sent to her desk, which was $520 million when considering all tax bills being proposed.

1 person in critical condition after motorcycle crash in southwest Wichita

1 person in critical condition after motorcycle crash in southwest Wichita

One person is in critical condition after a motorcycle crash near Hoover and MacArthur.

Kansas man pleads guilty for role in January 6 breaching

Kansas man pleads guilty for role in January 6 breaching

A U.S. Marine veteran faces a maximum sentence of six months in jail, and a $5,000 fine.

Sheriff's office identifies 3 killed in Rose Hill house fire

Sheriff's office identifies 3 killed in Rose Hill house fire

Responding fire personnel found Paula inside. She was in critical condition and later died at a local hospital. The two other victims, Phillip and Melissa, were found dead in the home

One killed, three injured in Lawrence crash

One killed, three injured in Lawrence crash

One person involved in the crash died and three other people were transported to area hospitals, one by a helicopter ambulance.

Deadly shooting in south Wichita ruled justifiable homicide: Police

Deadly shooting in south Wichita ruled justifiable homicide: Police

The shooting happened April 9 in the 2600 block of South Emporia.

Sedgwick man charged with child sex crimes

Sedgwick man charged with child sex crimes

Jerad Carmichael, 38, was taken into custody by deputies on Tuesday, and was charged with aggravated indecent liberties with a child, aggravated criminal sodomy, and rape.