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Fight at Towne East Mall sparks panic, false rumors of active shooter
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Police say a fight between teenagers is what caused a brief panic for guests at Towne East Mall on Saturday evening. Police told KAKE News at the scene that the fight just before 6 p.m. led to what police called “mass hysteria” in one part of the mall.
Document reveals events leading to baby found in I-135 canal in south Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A newly released court document provides new details in the event leading up to when a baby was found abandoned in a highway canal in south Wichita last month. The suspect, 34-year-old Vincent Perez, is charged with three counts of aggravated child endangerment and two counts...
Wiring at The Spice Merchant saves store from robbery
WICHITA, Kansas. (KAKE) - Thieves tried breaking into The Spice Merchant Wednesday night. Owner Robert Boewe said Thursday morning he received a call from his management saying there was glass on the floor. When he arrived, he said they tried breaking in two different ways. "I think at first they...
Wichita residents say woman going door to door scamming people with fake 'cookie dough for fundraiser' sales
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Some Wichita residents say a woman is scamming people by going door to door selling popcorn and cookie dough to raise money. But they say after you pay, she disappears and your products never show up. "I just think it's sad. Because you want to trust...
Motorcycle rider seriously injured when tire from Jeep hits bike on Wichita highway
WICHITA, Kan. (WIBW) - A motorcycle rider was seriously injured after a tire came off a vehicle and struck his bike as he was traveling on a highway in southeast Wichita, authorities said. The crash was reported at 8:37 p.m. Wednesday on Interstate 235 near Southwest Boulevard. According to the...
Crime Stoppers: Wichita school district now victim of copper thieves
The Wichita School District is now the victim of copper thieves, leaving one school scrambling to keep its students cool. Crime Stoppers: Wichita school district now victim of copper thieves. If you have any information about this case, call Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111 or scan this QR Code. Police also...
Book might be last chance to catch I-70 killer
BTK wasn’t Wichita’s only serial killer to escape detection for decades. On April 11, 1992, 23-year-old Patricia Smith and 32-year-old Patricia Magers were shot to death while working late at Magers’ bridal shop, La Bride d’ Elegance, on east Kellogg. Less than a month later, police announced that their killer had murdered four other people in locations stretching from here to Indiana.
Wichita man arrested for pulling out gun during Chase County traffic stop
CHASE COUNTY, Kan. (KAKE) - Authorities say a Wichita man was arrested early Thursday morning after a traffic stop in Strong City. The Chase County Sheriff’s Office says deputies conducted a traffic stop at approximately 1:38 a.m. Thursday at the Flint Hills One Stop on U.S. Highway 50. During...
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