Sophia Gernander

3 weeks ago | kwch.com | Keith Grant |Sophia Gernander

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - President Trump’s announcement of historic tariffs to send the United States into its “Golden Age” on Wednesday immediately shocked Wall Street, leading to a drop in futures before the stock market opened on Thursday. After the markets closed on Thursday, the S&P 500 plummeted 4.8%, marking its worst day since the pandemic in 2020. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 1,679 points, or 4%, while the Nasdaq composite plummeted by 6%.

Oct 23, 2024 | kfyrtv.com | Sophia Gernander

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Since he was four years old, Thomas Maertens, now 6, knew he wanted to be a police officer. It all started when a Mankato police officer visited his preschool. “The Y preschool, once I got to see the pop tires thing, and I really liked it, that’s why I wanted to be a police officer when I grew up,” said Thomas. But this summer he took it a step further - by directing traffic in his neighborhood. “It’s making people safe,” he said.

Aug 12, 2024 | keyc.com | Sophia Gernander

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Brown County Fair offers a lot of entertainment. Today, that includes a teddy bear mascot. Kip the Bear helps kids gain socialization skills and self-esteem. The mascot shows up to events across the community, offering a picture and a hug or high five. This is the fourth year he’s been at the Brown County Fair, and everyone loves Kip. “Kip makes everyone smile. Whether he’s high-fiving, or playing peekaboo, and it’s not just kids.

Aug 8, 2024 | keyc.com | Sophia Gernander

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Nicollet County hosted its second annual Project Community Connect today. The free event served the purpose of providing those struggling with finances with the opportunity to access essential resources and support. Some of the resources featured were representatives from local hospitals, mental health clinics, libraries, and more. The event started last year and was a huge success.

Aug 6, 2024 | keyc.com | Sophia Gernander

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was born in 1964 and grew up in a small town in Nebraska. “I went to a high school 400 people in the town 24 kids in my graduating class,” said Walz on MSNBC. He joined the National Guard as a teenager, earning money from the GI Bill to pay tuition, and served for the next 24 years. After graduating, he taught in China for a year. Then he returned to Nebraska where he began his career as a school teacher.