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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.”
Where to watch fireworks around KAKEland this year
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Happy Fourth of July, KAKEland! Here's a list of where you can catch fireworks displays near you. Free event in downtown Wichita at Riverfront Stadium. The show begins at 6 p.m. and local vendors will have food trucks set up around the Hyatt Lawn. More details here.
Does It Work? The Appligator
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - When it comes to sunscreen or lotion, thoroughly applying everywhere that you need to can be tricky. The “Appligator” is a tool promised to help you never miss a spot. Does the built-in roller and long-handle design of the Appligator make a difference? To...
Salina Parks and Recreation Play Day in the Park, a family-friendly Fourth of July
Fireworks, yard games and barbecue delights flew off the shelves this week as families and organizations gear up for many Fourth of July celebrations across town. One of those celebrations plans to bring all the popular aspects of the Fourth of July to Oakdale Park on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Great Bend's Feist commits to play volleyball at FHSU
Great Bend High School's Kara Feist already has a decorated career as a multi-sport athlete at the school. Getting ready to enter her senior year, Feist recently announced her commitment to play volleyball at Fort Hays State University in 2025. "I chose FHSU because I instantly fell in love with...
Airman suffers head injury when storm tore down fireworks tent
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Some people are recovering after being injured at fireworks tents around Wichita Tuesday night during a strong thunderstorm. We talked to one man this afternoon who was right back at work selling fireworks on Wednesday. Staff Sergeant Thomas Heatherdale was working at the fireworks tent at...
‘This is like one of my worst fears’: Derby farm damaged by powerful storm
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Storms packing punches of up to 70 mph winds and heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in several areas across Kansas, especially in the Wichita area. Among the hardest hit areas Tuesday night was south of Wichita at Twin Creek Trails in Derby. “This is like one of...
Hutchinson native Nate Dreiling becomes FBS’ youngest coach
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Nate Dreiling, who played at Hutchinson High and Pittsburg State before a brief stint in professional football, became the youngest coach in FBS college football when he was named interim coach at Utah State this week. Utah State placed coach Blake Anderson on administrative leave and...
EmberHope in charge of foster cases in Sedgwick County
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A Wichita nonprofit now oversees foster care in Sedgwick County. EmberHope needs to hire about 300 people to provide all the needed services. The nonprofit was formerly in charge of services from 1997 to 2013. They said what they learned during their break will help them serve children better. “We really […]
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