Cale Chapman

1 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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.

2 weeks ago | kktv.com | Keenan Penn |Angela Smith |Cale Chapman |Emily Van de Riet

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) – A valedictorian at a Catholic high school in Kansas had his title revoked after he gave an unapproved speech at graduation. Now, the community is rallying behind Austin Tran, with nearly 10,000 people signing an online petition to reinstate his title. Bishop Carroll Catholic High School asked Tran to return his valedictorian medal and recognition after he gave the unapproved speech at graduation Sunday.