Mike Mahoney

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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The price of eggs has some Kansans considering raising chickens in their backyard. KSN spoke to a Wichita family to learn if homegrown eggs are all they’re cracked up to be. The Villalobos family has been raising chickens in their backyard for five years. “So, at the start of COVID, we got chickens. We decided to hedge against some security. As everything started locking down, we wanted the kids to have something to do for fun, and it also gave us eggs,” Jeremy Villalobos said.

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mike Mahoney

AUGUSTA, Kan. (KSNW) — Len Hudson was born in Wellington, but moved to Augusta in 1958. He’s called it home ever since. After graduating from high school, Len went on to college at Butler and Wichita State. But as the Vietnam War escalated, his path changed — he joined the Army. “I got this thing in the mail from the Army that said ‘Hey, you’ve got a college degree. You can be an officer.’ So I went over and talked to a guy at the recruiting center and he set me up, and I signed up.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Mike Mahoney

AUGUSTA, Kan. (KSNW) — For Navy veteran Susan “Sue” Gregg, serving her country was more than a duty — it was a calling. After completing junior college, she felt drawn to the U.S. Navy, enlisting in 1968 during the height of the Vietnam War. While many were deployed overseas, Sue’s service took her to an entirely different battlefield: the Pentagon. “I think the Lord directed me there because He’s directed my whole life, and I think that was His plan,” Sue said.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Mike Mahoney

CLEARWATER, Kan. (KSNW) — Two weeks ago, KSN introduced viewers to Whitewater veteran Mark Annen and his story of service. Now, the spotlight shifts to his wife, Christina Annen, who also served in the U.S. Air Force. A Calling to ServeChristina Annen is a Wichita native who graduated from East High School in 1985, feeling a strong pull toward military service. “It was natural for me to go into the military,” Annen shared.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Mike Mahoney

BUTLER COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) – Temperatures are finally warming up but are still well below freezing for much of the state. The arctic air adds another danger firefighters face while putting out fire. One Butler County fire chief had gear freeze up while battling a house fire. Chief Kevin Webster with the Butler County Fire District #3 said the extreme cold made two tankers freeze up, so they couldn’t be used Thursday night. Extra crews were brought in to put the fire out.