Angela McDonald Smith

Wichita

Digital Content Manager at KWCH-TV (Wichita, KS)

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Flash flooding in El Dorado prompts water rescues, evacuations

3 weeks ago | kwch.com | Angela McDonald Smith

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The City of El Dorado has opened the Butler County Community Center, 206 N. Griffith, for people evacuating their homes due to flash flooding. On the south side of town, residents can evacuate to Temple Baptist Church, 925 Douglas Road. A voluntary evacuation has been issued for the Riverview area, including the Walnut River Apartments and from Topeka to Lawndale, and from 8th Street to McCollum.
Gov. Kelly issues state of disaster declaration for flooding in south central Kansas

3 weeks ago | kwch.com | Angela McDonald Smith

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) -Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency proclamation Tuesday, June 3 at 2:08 p.m. due to heavy rainfall impacting portions of the state with the potential of flooding and flash flooding. This declaration allows resources to be used to provide state assistance. “Flood waters can be deceptive; and it only takes 18 inches of water to float a car,” Governor Laura Kelly said.
Flood warning issued for 4 counties in south central Kansas

3 weeks ago | kwch.com | Angela McDonald Smith

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A flood warning remains in effect for Butler, Harvey, Reno and Sedgwick counties until 2:15 p.m. Several roads in Park City and Valley Center are flooded out after nearly three inches of rain fell in and around the area. Valley Center Police Chief and Public Safety Director Lloyd Newman confirmed that much of the town was flooded. He knew of at least one stalled out vehicle near Emporia and Main Street. No injuries have been reported.
‘Another unfortunate victim of gun violence’: Wichita dog treated for severe wounds

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Angela McDonald Smith

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A dog is recovering after being shot and left injured in Wichita, according to a post on the Kansas Humane Society’s Facebook page. The Humane Society shared images of the dog, affectionately named “Bark Box,” referring to him as “another unfortunate victim of gun violence.” They said he had likely been shot at close range with birdshot, as plastic casings were found in his wound. A good Samaritan found Bark Box and dropped him off at the Wichita Animal Shelter.
‘Another unfortunate victim of gun violence’: Wichita dog treated for severe wounds

3 weeks ago | kwch.com | Angela McDonald Smith

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A dog is recovering after being shot and left injured in Wichita, according to a post on the Kansas Humane Society’s Facebook page. The Humane Society shared images of the dog, affectionately named “Bark Box,” referring to him as “another unfortunate victim of gun violence.” They said he had likely been shot at close range with birdshot, as plastic casings were found in his wound. A good Samaritan found Bark Box and dropped him off at the Wichita Animal Shelter.
Road rage leads to motorcycle crash in SE Wichita

3 weeks ago | kwch.com | Angela McDonald Smith

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita police arrested a driver Monday evening after an apparent act of road rage. Officers were called to the scene of the accident near Pawnee and Belmont around 7:20 p.m. When they arrived, witnesses said a motorcycle rider was splitting lanes when the driver of the car struck her. The motorcyclist crashed and was ejected but not seriously hurt. Police said none of this had to happen.
17-year-old injured in southwest Wichita shooting

4 weeks ago | kwch.com | Angela McDonald Smith

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A teenager is recovering after being shot at a home in southwest Wichita. The Wichita Police Department said the shooting happened early Friday morning (12:25 a.m.) in the 1800 block of W. 46th St. S. Officers arrived on the scene and found a 17-year-old girl with a single gunshot wound to her leg. Officers started life-saving measures until Sedgwick County EMS arrived. The girl was taken to the hospital, where she remains in critical but stable condition.
3 dogs die in Hutchinson house fire

4 weeks ago | kwch.com | Angela McDonald Smith

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Hutchinson Fire Department said three dogs died in a small house fire Thursday evening. The fire occurred in the 7000 block of North Lorraine around 7:47 p.m. While en route, it was reported that no people were in the house, but there were several dogs inside. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke coming from the front door and fire coming from the rear of the home. Rural water supply operations were used due to the fire being in an area without hydrants.
Man charged with first-degree murder in death of pregnant woman

1 month ago | kwch.com | Angela McDonald Smith

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The man accused of shooting and killing a pregnant woman inside a home in south Wichita made his first appearance in court on Thursday. Matthew Criscenzo is charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated battery in the death of 20-year-old Naomi Oglesby. Police were called to the 700 block of S. Laura on Sunday, where they found Oglesby with gunshot wounds. She was taken to the hospital, where she later died.
Botanica to use reclaimed water from new treatment facility to maintain gardens

1 month ago | kwch.com | Angela McDonald Smith |Keenan Penn

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, is launching the Reclaimed Water Project—a groundbreaking initiative aimed at conserving water while maintaining its 20-acre gardens. Kansas is currently facing drought conditions and rising water costs. In response, city engineers and operations workers found a way to capture test water from the new Wichita Water Works Facility to be used by Botanica. The reclaimed water is safe for watering plants in the gardens, but not for drinking.