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  • 3 weeks ago | kwch.com | Cale Chapman

    BUTLER COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH) - While flooding in many areas subsided on Wednesday, many are still dealing with the aftermath of Tuesday’s rain. People across south-central Kansas are facing varying degrees of recovery. Some have cleaning up to do, others face rebuilding after losing everything. Some areas are still underwater, more than 24 hours after the rain stopped. “We got about six inches of rain in about six hours.

  • 4 weeks ago | kwch.com | Cale Chapman

    WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Nonprofits across Wichita and the State of Kansas are still dealing with uncertainty as the federal grants on which they rely to stay open may get eliminated. Many nonprofits, offering services of all kinds, are weighing their options and working to figure out where they will have to scale back. “We started getting calls.

  • 1 month ago | kwch.com | Cale Chapman

    WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Recent rains have spared the City of Newton from more severe drought restrictions. This follows last week’s announcement that Newton would enter Stage Two drought restrictions due to groundwater levels dropping ten feet below normal. Brownie Wilson, a water data manager with the Kansas Geological Survey, explained that Newton’s location atop the Equus aquifer contributes to its ability to recharge in response to precipitation events like the recent rains.

  • 1 month ago | kwch.com | Cale Chapman

    WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Friends of 20-year-old shooting victim Naomi Oglesby say they saw signs of her relationship with suspected shooter Matthew Criscenzo getting worse prior to Naomi’s death. “It takes a toll on me you know, I knew how bad it was and of course she’s not going to listen to nobody because that’s just how she is,” said Madison Lee. “I saw the signs, a lot of us saw the signs,” said Laci Dooling.

  • 1 month ago | kwch.com | Cale Chapman

    WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Early Sunday morning Wichita Police responded to a shooting in the 700 block of S Laura. Once on scene officers found a 20-year-old pregnant woman who had been shot. That woman was Naomi Oglesby, she died from her injuries but doctors were able to deliver her baby successfully. The suspected shooter, 19-year-old Matthew Criscenzo, is in custody and faces first-degree murder. Now, those close to Naomi are remembering her life and working to carry on her legacy.

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Jaime Green

Visual Editor at Wichita Eagle

Jaime Green primarily covers news in Wichita, Kansas, United States and surrounding areas.

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Eddie Randle

Co-Anchor, NBC Connecticut Today at WVIT-TV (West Hartford, CT)

Eddie Randle primarily covers news in Wichita, Kansas, United States and surrounding areas.

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Aditi Lamba

News Anchor at KSNW-TV (Wichita, KS)

Aditi Lamba primarily covers news in Wichita, Kansas, United States and surrounding areas.

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Laura McMillan

Digital Reporter at KSNW-TV (Wichita, KS)

Laura McMillan primarily covers news in central Kansas, United States, including areas around Hutchinson and Newton.

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Rachel Hackbarth

Anchor at KWCH-TV (Wichita, KS)

Anchor at KBSL-TV (Goodland, KS)

Rachel Hackbarth primarily covers news in the central region of Kansas, United States, including areas around Wichita and surrounding towns.

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