Mike Mahoney

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Noon Anchor and Reporter at KSNW-TV (Wichita, KS)

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Potwin veteran shaped by overseas unrest

2 days ago | ksn.com | Mike Mahoney

POTWIN, Kan. (KSNW) — June 13 marks the 23rd anniversary of a U.S. military incident in South Korea that left two teenage girls dead and sparked international outrage. While Army veteran Mitchell Tamer wasn’t there when it happened, the event would come to shape his most challenging year in uniform. Now living a quiet life in Potwin—working at the post office and making music—Tamer reflects on how the tragedy and its aftermath left a lasting impact.
Wichita veteran recounts career taking intelligence photos

1 week ago | ksn.com | Carina Branson |Mike Mahoney

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A Wichita veteran spent nearly 25 years flying high with the Air Force, capturing countless intelligence photos along the way. Ron Bogard is a native of Picher, Oklahoma, who migrated to Wichita and graduated from Wichita West High School in 1965. He joined the Air Force after getting drafted, and through his training, discovered what would become a lifelong passion. “I didn’t know a thing about photography. Nothing.
Army vet now leads others on the road to recovery

2 weeks ago | ksn.com | Barry Owens |Mike Mahoney

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Lajuan “Juan” Letson has spent his life in service — first in the U.S. Army, then in law enforcement, and now helping others overcome addiction. Letson graduated from high school in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1987 and went straight to work at the county jail. He was just 18 years old at the time and needed special permission to carry a weapon. “I had to get permission from the sheriff.
Wichita native saw the world with the Army before coming home

3 weeks ago | ksn.com | Mike Mahoney

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A veteran born and raised in Wichita is now enjoying his retirement back home after a globetrotting Army career. Robert Goodale grew up in Wichita, and after graduating from high school in 1996, he enlisted in the Army. “Wasn’t quite ready to go to college just yet. The army seemed like a good spot. The recruiter talked a really good game,” he said. Goodale trained as a light infantryman and then went to Asia.
Kansas Pharmacists Association cautiously optimistic about new executive order

3 weeks ago | ksn.com | Mike Mahoney |Carina Branson

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW)—President Donald Trump’s new executive order aims to lower prescription drug prices. He claims his plan will cut drug prices by 50-90%. The president of the Kansas Pharmacists Association says this executive order sounds promising on paper, but her organization still wants to see how things play out. The executive order tells the Health and Human Services Secretary to develop price-cutting goals within the next month and start negotiations with drug makers.
Kansas Pharmacists Association cautiously optimistic about new executive order

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mike Mahoney

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW)—President Donald Trump’s new executive order aims to lower prescription drug prices. He claims his plan will cut drug prices by 50-90%. The president of the Kansas Pharmacists Association says this executive order sounds promising on paper, but her organization still wants to see how things play out. The executive order tells the Health and Human Services Secretary to develop price-cutting goals within the next month and start negotiations with drug makers.
Local Catholics express hope, joy over Pope Leo XIV’s election

4 weeks ago | ksn.com | Carina Branson |Aditi Lamba |Mike Mahoney

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Thursday was a momentous day for Catholics around the world as a new pope was elected. Pope Leo XIV, an American, is the first in the Church’s history to come from the United States. A Chicago native, Pope Leo previously served as a long-time missionary in Peru. Among those present for the historic announcement at the Vatican was Wichita native Shawn McKnight, the Archbishop Designate of Kansas City.
Wichita native sees the world and makes his family proud

1 month ago | ksn.com | Mike Mahoney

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — One Wichita veteran spent most of his adult life in the Kansas Army National Guard, and he is grateful for all the opportunities it has brought him. Wichita’s Aaron Reynolds has always been inspired by the men and women who serve our country, but a national tragedy took that admiration to another level. “I was in seventh grade when 9/11 happened, so of course that sparked another interest and want to serve somehow,” Reynolds said.
City Council approves portion of Hyatt funds to aid District 1 youth programs

1 month ago | ksn.com | Carina Branson |Mike Mahoney

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Wichita City Council unanimously approved spending a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Hyatt to support youth in District 1. In 2017, the City decided each district would get $1 million of proceeds from the Hyatt sale to fund community improvement projects. District 1 decided to use $24,000 to fund free swim days at McAfee Pool for individuals under the age of 17 for 11 consecutive Saturdays in 2025 and five alternating Saturdays in 2026.
Wichita woman turns front yard into community garden

1 month ago | ksn.com | Carina Branson |Mike Mahoney

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — One Wichita woman is taking the fight against food insecurity right to her front yard. Just a block south of Wichita State University, Cynthia Pizzini has turned her lawn into a thriving community garden. “We have a lot of well-known, inexpensive convenience stores in the neighborhood,” Pizzini said. “I kept seeing kids going in and thought, ‘Is that all they’re eating? Processed food?'”Originally, Pizzini planned to grow a personal garden.