Gabriela Hernandez

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Producer and Multimedia Journalist at KBSL-TV (Goodland, KS)

Producer and Multimedia Journalist at KWCH-TV (Wichita, KS)

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Hutchinson nonprofit builds small homes to help residents end homelessness

4 days ago | kwch.com | Gabriela Hernandez |Gabriela Hernández |Jack Duarte

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - New Beginnings, a Hutchinson nonprofit, is building small homes to help people transition out of homelessness and poverty. After more than 30 years of helping people through the process, New Beginnings has created The Small House Project. The initiative aims to revamp affordable housing by purchasing vacant lots and turning them into energy-efficient, affordable homes.
Recent rainfall enough to bolster crop outlook for Kansas farmers

1 week ago | kwch.com | Gabriela Hernandez |Gabriela Hernández

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The recent rainfall helped to elevate Cheney Lake’s level by more than a foot and was a welcome sight for many, especially farmers. But, as is the case following any storm, the big question is whether there’s enough additional moisture to provide any significant relief. With the wheat harvest weeks away, the recent rains were needed, to say the least. “Extremely thankful,” Harvey County farmer Steven McCloud summarized.
Ness County couple set to be sentenced for abusing, neglecting 90-year-old woman in their care

2 weeks ago | kwch.com | Gabriela Hernandez |Gabriela Hernández

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A woman in Ness County is calling on veterans to stand together after a disturbing case of elder abuse. This stems from a situation in Ransom where a 90-year-old woman was held captive by people she once trusted. Renata Kraft said she’s angry that her friend was mistreated. Roselma Farmer served 20 years in the Air Force, including two terms in Vietnam. When she stopped coming to VFW events, Renata said she got concerned.
At least 1 critical following motorcycle crash in south Wichita

2 weeks ago | kwch.com | Gabriela Hernandez |Gabriela Hernández

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - At least one person is in extremely critical condition following a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle. Sedgwick County dispatchers said the crash happened around 5:35 p.m. near Harry and Wichita. That’s between Broadway and the Arkansas River. Emergency crews are transporting the injured person to a local hospital for treatment. Copyright 2025 KWCH. All rights reserved. To report a correction or typo, please email [email protected]
‘It took two seconds’: Homes destroyed, lives spared in Plevna tornado

2 weeks ago | kwch.com | Gabriela Hernandez |Gabriela Hernández

RENO COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH) - Plevna, the small township about 25 miles west of Hutchinson, experienced heavy destruction from Sunday night’s tornado. The small township of about 85 people took a direct hit from the tornado, with several homes destroyed. Perhaps one of the hardest hit was the home of Pastor David Green and his wife, Larissa. The Greens said they were huddled underneath the stairs in their basement and “it took about two seconds” for the tornado to pass over them.
Wheat forecast strong overall amid concerns about virus, drought

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Gabriela Hernandez |Gabriela Hernández

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas 2025 Wheat Tour kicked off this week as farmers across the state assess their crop a little more than a month out from the winter wheat harvest. On Thursday in Harvey County, farmers gathered at a field as part of the Wheat Quality Council’s Evaluation Tour. The goal is to improve the value of all U.S. wheat classes for producers, millers and processors of the staple crop.
Wheat forecast strong overall amid concerns about virus, drought

3 weeks ago | kwch.com | Gabriela Hernandez |Gabriela Hernández

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas 2025 Wheat Tour kicked off this week as farmers across the state assess their crop a little more than a month out from the winter wheat harvest. On Thursday in Harvey County, farmers gathered at a field as part of the Wheat Quality Council’s Evaluation Tour. The goal is to improve the value of all U.S. wheat classes for producers, millers and processors of the staple crop.
Underage drinkers encouraged to call 911 after teen hurt in Rice County rollover

3 weeks ago | kwch.com | Gabriela Hernandez |Gabriela Hernández

LYONS, Kan. (KWCH) - The Rice County Sheriff’s Office shared photos of a truck with a smashed hood - the result of underage drinking and driving. The post reads: “This could’ve been a time where a mother was forever remembering that her child died on Mother’s Day.”Sheriff Nick Sowers said a 16-year-old who left an underage drinking party on Saturday night and got behind the wheel.
‘Real Fed Up’: Billboard along I-70 aims to draw Kansas voters’ attention

4 weeks ago | kwch.com | Gabriela Hernandez |Gabriela Hernández

DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH) - Driving west on Interstate 70 near mile marker 275, north of Abilene, sits a billboard with a purpose. “Real Kansans. Real Voters. Real Fed Up.,” it reads. The billboard’s designer, Julie Cates said a local Political Action Committee called “PUSH” (People United for Safety and Health) came to her with an idea. Cates said the woman leading PUSH had a request. “[She] said, ‘Would you please think about designing something for us for this billboard?’” Cates recalled.
‘Real Fed Up’: Billboard along I-70 aims to draw attention to voting in Kansas

4 weeks ago | kwch.com | Gabriela Hernandez |Gabriela Hernández

DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH) - Driving west on Interstate 70 near mile marker 275, north of Abilene, stands a billboard with a purpose. “Real Kansans. Real Voters. Real Fed Up.,” it reads. The billboard’s designer, Julie Cates said a local Political Action Committee called “PUSH” (People United for Safety and Health) came to her with an idea. Cates said the woman leading PUSH contacted her with a request.