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When a Wichita man recovering from surgery found his driveway buried by plowed snow, a stranger with a truck showed up and cleared it for free. Billy Gould didn't hesitate to help after a local reporter mentioned the situation.
United Way of the Plains just invested $4.1 million in 74 programs across Wichita, funding everything from food banks to family support services. The grants will help 57 local charities build a stronger safety net for neighbors facing tough times.
A Wichita foundation is making sure every child has shoes that fit, reaching kids who share a single pair between siblings. The Genesis Foundation delivered 340 pairs at Anderson Elementary this week, part of 2,500 shoes given to five schools this year.
In a game that stretched into Saturday morning, Wichita State rallied to beat Memphis 6-4 and advance in the American Baseball Championship. The Shockers overcame a late comeback attempt to earn another chance at tournament glory.
Wichita Falls, Texas is building a volunteer network to help elderly, disabled, and low-income residents keep up with yard work at no cost. The program aims to connect people who need help with people who want to help, preventing code violations before they happen.
Demetria Whiting, who beat colon cancer 15 years ago, walked inside the ropes with golf legend Bernhard Langer at a tournament celebrating survivors. Now she's helping hundreds of others find community through their cancer journeys.
A team of Kansas high school baseball players just won a national championship at the same legendary Omaha stadium where college baseball crowns its champions. Five players from the Wichita area helped lead Team Kansas to a 6-1 victory over Florida on national television.
A Wichita mother's devotion to a blessed medal led her to a doctor's appointment that detected aggressive breast cancer early enough to save her life. Now her family honors the Blessed Mother with a hand-carved Italian marble statue at their church.
The Wichita Wind Surge made baseball history Thursday night, launching 10 home runs in one game. Only one Major League team has matched that feat in over a century.
Dulce Torres Gonzalez, a high school senior who works 30 hours a week while ranking first in her class, just won a $34,000 scholarship created specifically for first-generation students from immigrant families. Her story proves that hard work and determination can open doors to incredible opportunities.
East Carolina's softball team just punched their ticket to the championship game for the first time since joining their conference, thanks to a clutch sixth-inning home run. The underdog Pirates defeated second-seeded Wichita State 3-2 in a nail-biting semifinal showdown.
A sixth grader in Wichita sent one letter to a random New York school for a class project. Notre Dame School of Manhattan responded with 140 letters, a pizza party, and her own honorary graduation day.
Ashley Caligiuri became only the second Junction City High School student ever to receive the full-ride Rudd Foundation Scholarship, beating out 700 applicants. The $100,000 award will cover all her college costs as she pursues health management at Wichita State University.
A Texas sheriff's deputy who lost his job after workers' comp denied his back surgery is now playing baseball with his son again. A nonprofit stepped in to fund three life-changing spinal procedures.
When an EF4 tornado devastated Enid, Oklahoma, volunteers from across the region dropped everything to help. Strangers became helpers, proving that compassion shows up when communities need it most.
Reno County's Volunteer Center is connecting caring neighbors with opportunities to make a real difference for children in foster care, elderly residents, and veterans. These roles range from delivering hot meals to driving vans for VA appointments.
Federal prosecutors in Kansas collected books, toys, and comfort items for children arriving at abuse centers across the state. The donations give young survivors a moment of joy during their most difficult days.
Ethan and Jose Salas made baseball history Tuesday night when they competed against each other in professional baseball for the first time. Their parents surprised them both by showing up to witness the emotional milestone at Nelson Wolff Stadium.
Bruce and Anita Luehring spend their retirement driving blood donations to small Kansas towns, part of a volunteer force that makes up 90% of the American Red Cross workforce. Their work helps bridge a critical gap as blood drives face persistent shortages from no-shows and deferred donors.
Columbia University's women's basketball team dominated Wisconsin 67-50 to advance to their first WBIT Championship game. The Lions will face top-seeded BYU on Wednesday night with a national title on the line.
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