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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 […]
Man dead, 3 hurt as storm tears through Wilson Lake, flipping campers
WILSON, Kan. (KAKE) - One person person is dead and three others were hurt when a severe storm hit Wilson Lake overnight, flipping campers parked at the lake for Independence Day. Russel County Sheriff Andrew Van Der Wege said numerous 911 calls were received after the storm hit at approximately...
Sand Creek Summer Daze adds night at Newton Rebels game July 11
NEWTON, Kan. — Your Sand Creek Summer Daze experience just got better!. Join the Sand Creek Summer Daze festival at the Newton Rebels game on Thursday, July 11th at 7 p.m. and enjoy free entry with your festival button. Don’t have a button yet? No problem! Buttons will be available for purchase at the gate for just $5 each.
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...
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...
Disciplinary measures used by Kansas’ largest school district discriminated against Black and disabled students, DOJ says
The largest public school district in Kansas has agreed to revise its disciplinary practices as part of a settlement with the US Justice Department, resolving a federal civil rights investigation that determined its educators engaged in a pattern of discrimination against Black and disabled students.
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...
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