NEWS
by Melissa Scheffler | October 31, 2011
A final resting place should be serene. Surrounded by nature. A spot to reflect on good memories. Not a garage... next to a junky bike, old typewriter, and palates at the Harvey County Sheriff's Office. "It came into the evidence and sat here for over 10 years,” Sheriff T. Walton said. The cold case of David Eitzen's tombstone recently resurfaced. Sheriff T. Walton turned to his Facebook page for help finding the marker's proper place on earth. He received several suggestions.
NEWS
by Kim Hynes and KWCH 12 Eyewitness News | November 3, 2011
For a town of about 400, Lucas has a lot happening. That's why we decided it should be the fourth stop on our 'One of a Kind' road trip. "Lucas truly stands out because of the town's focus on artistic creativity. The small community has worked hard over the years to become a destination. The whimsical art there makes it one of the most 'one of a kind' places in the state. We couldn't pass it up," said news director Chad Cross. More than 60 people got involved on Facebook , encouraging Michael Schwanke, Jenn Bates and Merril Teller to come for a visit. "Lucas is a one of a kind, colorful town full of kind warm people.
NEWS
By Rebecca Zepick White and KWCH 12 Eyewitness News | August 19, 2011
Butler County Emergency Medical Services announced Friday they have created a Butler County Public Responder Network (BCPR) and they're making CPR training a top priority. The BCPR network will offer free training for CPR and use of an Automated External Defibrillator. The training will also be offered to students at Butler County schools. Cardiac Arrest that occurs out of the hospital affects 50,000-100,000 people per year. Unfortunately, only about 6% of people survive on average.
SPORTS
By HEATHER WILLIAMS and Eyewitness Sports | June 15, 2011
Pocono went, just about the way Pocono always seems to go for Clint Bowyer. He started 12th, finished 16th. Pretty close to his career average at the track. The good news is he was just good enough to move up one spot in the point standings back to eighth. "It was just one of those days where we couldn't get anything to go right for us on the track but still managed a top-20 finish," said Bowyer. "We gained a position in points so there is some consolation in there with that. " Time now to head to Michigan, a track much like Pocono for the 33 team in the fact that, they are just pretty average there.
NEWS
By Kim Hynes and KWCH 12 Eyewitness News | July 14, 2011
Police want more parents to start paying attention to what their children are doing online. In the last month, police searched for two Kansas girls thought to be missing. Both times they found the girls with guys the met on the internet. It's a growing problem police say parents can help control. "The internet has really changed the way that children interact with the world and not always for good," said Bill Ramsey. He owns The Bill Guy Technology Solutions and is a dad. He says you have to know who your kids are chatting with on places like Facebook. "There are so many parents that say I don't care that they put that stuff up there and I tell them they should. You should care," he said.
NEWS
December 24, 2009
By Cliff Judy (WICHITA, Kan.) The old phrase just doesn't seem to apply here. Sean Curtis is down and he has been kicked. Curtis is one of more than a thousand Arrow Trucking drivers without a job and stranded. The company announced Tuesday it was suspending operations, and some drivers found out the hard way when their paychecks bounced or their gas cards stopped working. "It was shock at first and disbelief," says Curtis, "and then when you couldn't get anybody at the corporate office to answer the phone, you just knew it was true.
NEWS
January 27, 2010
By MELODY PETTIT (SALINA, Kan.) It's technology millions use to keep in touch and to be entertained, now the Salina Police Department is using popular social networking sites like Facebook and YouTube to help solve crimes. Rod's Convenience store on north 9th street has a small-town atmosphere, with a lot of regulars, but it's been broken into more than five times in the last year. "I think it's because people think it's secluded, but we have tons of security cameras so we always get them on camera," said General Manager Amanda Morgan.
NEWS
By Kim Hynes and KWCH 12 Eyewitness News | November 2, 2011
The offer to build a grain auger was something our crew couldn't pass up. It's one of many reasons Atwood was chosen for day three of our 'One of a Kind' road trip. Close to 100 people got onto our Facebook wall and raved about their town. "Visit Atwood Kansas and you will find a young generation that have decided to live in our small town where lots of good things are happening. What a small town needs most are young families, come and see why so many want to call Atwood home," Pattie Wolters posted.
NEWS
by Melody Pettit and KWCH 12 Eyewitness News | November 7, 2011
Saturday's earthquake scared a lot of people. "People were scared and didn't know who to call and where to call," said Sedgwick County 911 Director Randy Bargdill. So they called 911. Sedgwick County dispatchers took 300 calls in 30 minutes Saturday night after the quake, but not one was a real emergency. 911 Director Randy Bargdill says that's unacceptable and that if a real emergency were to happen during that time period 911 wouldn't have been able to help.
NEWS
by Sia Nyorkor and KWCH 12 Eyewitness News | March 17, 2013
Smoke and flames could be seen for miles as fire destroyed the Island Park playground in Winfield. This is the second time fire has destroyed the playground. As fire investigators work to find out who set the fire, others are trying to figure out ways to rebuild what was destroyed. Kelli Grant got the news about in the middle of the night. "I just said oh no and was very upset, couldn't sleep," said Grant. The playground was destroyed Thursday night after witnesses reported smoke and flames. Firefighters say the playground is a total loss---with about $700,000 in damage.