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Wichita hospital warns of increasing disease cases with children
Pediatricians in the Ascension Medical Group are reporting an increase in cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HMFD) and mononucleosis among children in the Wichita area. HFMD and mono are highly contagious and they are often spread through close contact, including sharing drinks, utensils and other personal items. HMFD mainly affects children under the age of 5, causing fever, sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet. Mono is more common in adolescents and young adults, with the symptoms including fever, sore throat, and fatigue.
Riverside neighbors celebrate Independence Day with annual bike parade
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - For over thirty years Riverside residents have been spending the Fourth of July eating breakfast together at Riverside Park. They sit at tables catching up with old friends and savoring their food before the annual bike parade starts. "We have a really good community and neighborhood....
⚾ Wichita Wind Surge game suspended tied at 1-1 in Tulsa
TULSA, Okla.—The Wichita Wind Surge is in a 1-1 game at ONEOK Field against the Tulsa Drillers, which will resume tomorrow at 4:30 PM. While the Wind Surge had men on base in the first three innings, they got their first run in the top of the fourth on a Carson McCusker solo home run to the batter’s eye in center field. McCusker is now up to six home runs on the season and carries a team-leading 11-game on-base streak.
Governor Kelly announces $8.6 Million awarded to cost share program projects
EDWARDSVILLE – Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that $8.6 million will be awarded to 14 transportation construction projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program for spring 2024. “These new Cost Share projects will repair and modernize transportation infrastructure in communities...
Wichita neighborhood ditches big firework shows as buying, shooting aerials now legal
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Like many Americans, the Fourth of July has a special place in Kaden Beeson and his family’s hearts, and this year, they learned something that made them even more excited. "I was just like, let's go buy some big stuff. Spent a lot of money,"...
Experts: U.S. hospitals prone to cyberattacks like one that hurt patient care at Ascension in Wichita
Cyberattacks on health care systems don’t just cost money. They can make it harder for clinicians to keep their patients safe. In the wake of a debilitating cyberattack against one of the nation’s largest health care systems, Marvin Ruckle, a nurse at an Ascension hospital in Wichita, said he had a frightening experience: He nearly gave a baby “the wrong dose of narcotic” because of confusing paperwork.
Low water levels raise concerns about boating at Cheney Lake
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Cheney Lake is one of the primary water sources for the city of Wichita and with low water levels, it continues to be an issue to the city and those who enjoy spending their time at the lake. Parts of Cheney Lake are nearly inaccessible and...
Veterans, pet owners ask for courtesy amid celebrations with fireworks
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - With the Fourth of July arriving and aerial fireworks lighting up the sky in and around Wichita, there comes a reminder from veterans and pet owners to be courteous with your celebration. For men and women who’ve served their country, the Fourth of July can especially be triggering for post-traumatic stress disorder, “PTSD.”
Helping Hand: Lasagna Love serves love, kindness
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Wichita group is serving up a delicious dish to families in need of extra love and kindness, earing Lasagna Love a Helping Hand from12 News and DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers. “Every week I can push buttons on my computer and I’m feeing people,” said Micala...
Many facilities, services closed in Wichita on July 4th
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Today is Independence Day, and facilities in the City of Wichita will be closed in observance of the federal holiday. That includes:. Since July 4th is a federal holiday, banks and post offices will be closed and you will not receive mail. If you’re looking to...
Andover Central High School teacher and softball coach dies after battling cancer
ANDOVER, Kan. (KAKE) - The Andover Central High School is mourning the loss of art teacher and softball coach Rita Frakes who passed away on Friday after battling cancer. Andover Central High School remembers Ms. Frakes as, "an amazing art teacher, mentor and friend to students and colleagues alike. Her larger-than-life personality and steadfast positive energy stayed with her, despite the challenges she was facing. She will be dearly missed in our school and Jaguar community."
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