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08/08/2025

Two Wichitans were arrested Thursday morning after they were caught with a stolen car and illegal narcotics in Abilene.

At around 8:43 a.m., officers with the Abilene Police Department received an alert from a local Flock license plate reader that a vehicle reported stolen out of Wichita had entered

08/08/2025

"This is my little girl who was perfectly fine and now she needs me, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Going from a very bubbly child, who I mean would talk your ear off -- to pure silence, is deafening."

An Arkansas City family is asking for prayers and donations to help their now-6-year-old recover from a head-on collision that nearly ended her life.

KAKE's Sydney Ferguson has the story: https://www.kake.com/home/6-year-old-kansas-girl-still-recovering-from-severe-injuries-caused-by-wrong-way-crash/article_689478a2-a13c-4d39-8efe-f259e1240c50.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KAKE_News

08/08/2025

The Wichita Police Department investigators are seeking assistance from the community in identifying these two suspects involved in an aggravated battery and aggravated assault case.

WPD says on August 2, two unidentified suspects arrived at a residence in the 2000 block of N. Hood. One suspect knocked on the door and, when the resident answered, assaulted him by striking him in the face.

The victim retreated into the home, at which point the second suspect discharged a firearm into the residence, police say. The suspects then fled the scene.

The victim retreated into the home, at which point the second suspect discharged a firearm into the residence, police say. The suspects then fled the scene.

08/08/2025

According to Wichita State University, nearly 600,000 Kansans lack regular access to dental care. On Thursday, they moved a step closer to increasing care accessibility through a dental school in partnership with Fort Hays State University.

Lily O'Brien KAKE says a major goal with the school, other than adding to WSU's brand and creating a hub of medical talent in Wichita, is to reach underserved and rural communities.

More: https://www.kake.com/home/wichita-moves-one-step-further-in-quest-for-states-first-ever-dental-school/article_71f6d4b0-63c8-4586-9a80-eb3a4dc56a02.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KAKE_News

08/08/2025

Ahead of the upcoming school year, the American Red Cross of Kansas is urging parents to go over safety precautions. Maddy Terril KAKE reports.

The American Red Cross has safety tips ahead of the school year.

08/08/2025

Wichita has been named one of six national finalists for the 2025 SportsTravel Awards in the Best Sports-Event Host City category.

Other cities in consideration for the award are Atlanta, Georgia; Boise, Idaho; Charlotte, North Carolina; Des Moines, Iowa; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Voting for the 2025 SportsTravel Awards is open to the public through Aug. 22 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

Vote here: https://www.kake.com/home/wichita-named-one-of-six-best-sports-cities-votes-needed-to-earn-top-spot/article_e4e85b46-44bb-4309-a636-de856ae07d3f.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KAKE_News

08/08/2025

The Wichita Police Department on Thursday released its monthly crime statistics for the month of July.

The department’s statistics show murder and robbery down by 17% and 15%, respectively, year-to-date compared to last July.

While most violent crimes are down, r**e cases have increased by 15% compared to last year, with an average total of 177 cases in 2025 so far. Aggravated assault saw

08/08/2025

"To see him be happy to help someone else is a really big thing."

A McPherson third grader is creating autism kits for first responders to assist neurodivergent children in emergency situations. Abby Wray KAKE has the story: http://bit.ly/4mtfkTj?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KAKE_News

08/07/2025

One of Kansas' most recognizable faces in college football is partnering with the largest credit union in Wichita.

Meritrust Credit Union announced a name, image and likeness agreement Wednesday with Kansas State University quarterback Avery Johnson.

08/07/2025

A teenager from North Carolina has been missing for nearly a week after vacationing in Florida and trying to reconnect with relatives, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said.

Giovanni Pelletier, an 18-year-old who is described as "smart, kind and full of life," disappeared early last Friday "under deeply troubling and suspicious circumstances," according to the family's GoFundMe page.

MORE: https://www.kake.com/news/teen-missing-for-nearly-1-week-after-going-on-vacation-in-florida-texts-mom-help/article_8532d947-d716-4ca5-9687-50cb98bd18fe.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KAKE_News

08/07/2025

A Sedgwick County sheriff's deputy has been stripped of his law enforcement certification after he messaged a woman on Facebook, calling her "insanely attractive" and sending an inappropriate photo to her after obtaining her information during a traffic stop.

Steven Cook worked for the department from August 21, 2021, to April 23, 2024, according to a summary order of revocation from the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and

08/07/2025

Wichita police say detectives are actively investigating after a mother and her 8-year-old daughter went missing on August 3.

If someone has information regarding their location, they are encouraged to call detectives at 316-268-4407.

The Wichita Police Department says, at this time, Amina is not considered to be in imminent danger as she is with a biological parent, adding that an ongoing legal custody