KSNW-TV (Wichita, KS)

KSN serves as a news source dedicated to the residents of Kansas. Our mission is to deliver news with fairness and objectivity. Each story and broadcast reflects our commitment to being advocates for our audience. We strive to understand the concerns of the community and seek change when necessary. We hold those in power accountable for the issues we highlight on behalf of our viewers. Our storytelling is direct, impactful, and easy to grasp. We present our news with enthusiasm, creativity, and clarity, using everyday language to emphasize our actions and commitment to advocacy. Our aim is to find solutions and achieve meaningful outcomes. Accountability is a core value we uphold and share with our audience every day.

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‘I just love what I do’: 100-year-old Kansan still working as reflexologist

23 hours ago | ksn.com | Malley Jones

EL DORADO, Kan. (KSNW) — Virginia Ball has been a reflexologist her entire life, working on the nerve endings in the feet. At 100 years old, she is still packed with clients. “I have found out through the years that people retire, if they don’t do anything, they sit at home, watch TV, go to sleep, and do nothing,” Ball said. “You’re just dying. You have to keep busy. When you’re busy and helping someone else, you feel good. You don’t think about your aches or anything.”It all began when Ball was young.
How will ESPN+ users be impacted by ESPN's new streaming service?

1 day ago | ksn.com | Brayden Stamps |Addy Bink

BRISTOL, Conn. (WGHP) — ESPN has, for several years, offered its streaming service ESPN+. That is set to change later this year as the sports outlet gears up to launch its long-anticipated direct-to-customer streaming service. The new streaming service, which will be called “ESPN,” will let customers cut the cord and access ESPN programming directly.
US egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs

1 day ago | ksn.com | Dee-Ann Durbin

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Black Bear spotted near Kansas City area Taco Bell

1 day ago | ksn.com | Alyssa Mueller

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A black bear was seen wandering around Grandview’s city limits on Tuesday morning, prompting the attention of the Missouri Department of Conservation and Grandview Animal Control. The first reports came in Tuesday morning. According to the city, a police officer spotted a black bear on his way to work, near the Taco Bell at the West Outer Road and Main Street. The bear was then spotted near 13th and Skyline.
‘It’s absolutely heartbreaking’: Seven puppies found abandoned in Jefferson County

1 day ago | ksn.com | Matthew Self

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – A local animal shelter is asking for help after seven puppies were found abandoned along a busy road last weekend. The Jefferson County Humane Society (JCHS) took to social media on May 11 after seven small puppies were dropped off at the shelter. Staff at the humane society are asking that anyone with information on the abandoned puppies reach out to help workers care for the animals.
Wichita Public Schools lays off 16 employees, making up for budget shortfall

1 day ago | ksn.com | Carina Branson

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita Public Schools is making job cuts as it tries to make up for a $42 million budget shortfall. For over a year, the district’s budget cuts have been discussed at Board of Education meetings and divided into phases. Phase 2 drew the most attention, as it involved school closures last year. The district is now in Phase 4, which includes a mandatory 10% reduction in administrative center positions, departmental consolidations, and staff reassignments.
‘Incredibly lucky’: Teen survives rollover crash after leaving underage drinking party

1 day ago | ksn.com | Carina Branson

LYONS, Kan. (KSNW) – The Rice County Sheriff’s Office said that a teenager is “incredibly lucky to be alive” after a rollover crash, especially after leaving an underage drinking party. “This could have been a funeral,” the sheriff’s office said. Over the weekend, deputies responded to a report of a rollover crash on Avenue N between 13th Road and 14th Road. The driver, a 16-year-old boy, had just left a party where underage drinking occurred. “We understand that teens will make mistakes.
Kansas Pharmacists Association cautiously optimistic about new executive order

1 day 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.
Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration

2 days ago | ksn.com | Wafaa Shurafa |Samy Magdy |Tia Goldenberg

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas on Monday released an Israeli-American soldier who had been held hostage in Gaza for more than 19 months, offering a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel. Edan Alexander, 21, was the first hostage released since Israel shattered an eight-week ceasefire with Hamas in March and unleashed fierce strikes on Gaza that have killed hundreds of Palestinians.
Local contestant on ‘The Voice’ returns for final round

2 days ago | ksn.com | Carina Branson

DERBY, Kan. (KSNW) – NBC’s “The Voice” welcomed back a local contestant for the season’s final round on Monday. Two weeks ago, America watched Jaelen Johnston of Derby perform during the Playoffs portion of the show. His coach, Kelsea Ballerini, then had to choose two of her five team members to move on to the Lives Round of the show. Unfortunately, Johnston did not make the cut.