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Wichita, Kansas News, Weather, Sports - Man on death row for rape, murder of Kansas woman appeals senten
A man convicted of kidnapping and killing an Arkansas City woman 10 years ago is trying to have his death sentence overturned by the Kansas Supreme Court. Justin Thurber was convicted and sentenced to death for the January 2007 death of 19-year-old Jodi Sanderholm. The prosecution alleged that Thurber stalked members of members of the Cowley College dance team and followed Sanderholm from dance practice. He drove her to a rural part of Cowley County, then raped and murdered her.
Victim set on fire in Baxter Springs dies, officers burned
According to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Sharon Horn, 65, of Baxter Springs, passed away just before 7:00 a.m. at a Springfield Hospital on Saturday. Horn’s was injured after a man entered her home and began assaulting her, ultimately setting her and two Baxter Springs Police Officers on fire. A third officer, along with the suspect, also sustained injuries during the incident, which occurred just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
Basketball programs donate shoes for Houston
The flooding in Houston has captured the attention and heart of the country many asking how they can help. The University of Houston's basketball coach Kelvin Sampson put a call out on Twitter today asking basketball teams for shoes and t-shirts from their program. The response has been overwhelming not just across the country but also here. "We're counting on our students to come through with that.
Wichita, Kansas News, Weather, Sports - Man accused in rape, attempted murder of Wichita girl is heading
The man accused of raping and trying to kill a girl in west Wichita faced his accuser in court. The now-8-year-old took the stand at a preliminary hearing Wednesday. One by one, law enforcement and witnesses took the stand to piece together why they say 23-year-old Corbin Breitenbach is the man behind the attack. According to Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett, it was Breitenbach who broke into an apartment in west Wichita June and attacked a then 7-year-old girl.
Midway rides delayed at Sedgwick County Fair
The Sedgwick County Fair kicked off Wednesday but one fair staple is a little delayed. "We don't have rides today but you know it's going to be OK," said Marti Johnson, Vice President of the Sedgwick County Fair. Ashlyn Riggs comes to the county fair every year. She volunteers with her church's fundraiser. The 8th grader is a little bummed the rides are delayed. "It's kind of a bummer 'cause some people wanted to ride rides tonight," said Riggs.
KAKE Viewers help raise more than $125,000 for homeless veterans
One group's dream to own a home to help homeless veterans is a reality, thanks to KAKE viewers chipping in to raise tens of thousands of dollars. "This is it!" said Jennifer Garrison, one of the founders of Passageways. With a stroke of a pen, Passageways becomes a permanent fixture in the fight to keep veterans off the streets. "We did it!, we did it!" said Garrison and co-founder Susan Moellinger. It is a dream come true for the three-year-old organization.
Wichita man bombed Nazi Germany as a teenager
Sitting around his kitchen table Dr. Lewis Smith does not come across as a man who once faced death on a daily basis. Smith was a B-17 pilot during World War II. He started flying bombing missions against Nazi Germany when he just 19 years old. He flew 35 missions including the Battle of the Bulge. "On the 16th of December they came across and just massacred our 4 divisions there," explained Smith.
Woman with terminal cancer jailed over medication in her system
A grandmother with terminal cancer is in the Sedgwick County Jail because of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, in her system while she was driving. But the THC was in her system because it is in a medication her pharmacist says she needs in order to eat while on chemotherapy. Angela Kastner has colorectal cancer. KAKE News spoke with her Tuesday night, right before she reported to jail for a 48-hour sentence. She's in jail as a result of a DUI, although she had nothing to drink. "I had ...
Newton church plans to start a craft brewery
It is not unusual to see wine in church, but one church in Newton wants to start a brewery. While some churches shy away from talking about alcohol, The Gathering in Newton wants to use it to build a stronger community. "It may sound funny, but it's kind of like a mission project for us. But, yeah, it looks like a restaurant with a brewery," said Pastor Brandon Eck. The Gathering is on Main Street in Newton and occupies the old Fox Theatre.
Family looking for answers in apparent random murder
A woman's family was looking for answers Monday night in what police say may be a random shooting. It happened early Friday morning in south Wichita. "I didn't believe it at first. It's not something you expect to wake up to," said Teresa Flores, younger sister of victim Sandra Flores. Teresa Flores is still in shock that her older sister was found on Friday morning in a parking lot on South Seneca, only two blocks from her house.
West Wichita Rib Crib raising money for Passageways
All this week, KAKE News is focusing on veterans. Now one restaurant in west Wichita is stepping up to show its appreciation. The Rib Crib on south Ridge Road near Maple is donating 10 percent of its sales from Friday to Sunday to Passageways, a shelter for homeless veterans we highlighted earlier this week. All you have to do is show up, eat some amazing barbecue and 10 percent goes to Passageways. "It means the world for us.
Axe body spray axed from Hutchinson High School
The Hutchinson School District is asking students to refrain from using a certain type of body spray after it caused a severe reaction to a student. Axe body spray commercials show women having an almost uncontrollable reaction to their product, but Victoria Lehr's is one you won't see in commercials. "It starts out with a really bad headache and it doesn't take long, cause it goes straight to my brain.
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