Eli Higgins
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I fly things and have a mild addiction to coffee. Bilingual in English and Sarcasm
Wichita, KS
Joined March 2017
We’re about 10 miles south of Paradise. Fires all around us. We’ve heard of houses burned down and lots of damage, but aren’t sure yet quite how widespread it is. #KAKENews
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Stay home! The roads are HORRENDOUS right now. Multiple cars stuck on the west side. This is near West and Central. People keep trying to make it through and are getting stuck at the same place. Turn around, don’t drown! #KAKENews
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BREAKING: Gov Kelly announces that as of July 3rd, all Kansans MUST wear masks in public spaces. #KAKENews.
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BREAKING: After several amendments, City Council votes 4-3 to APPROVE mandating people wear masks. This goes into effect immediately. #KAKENews.
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It’s that time of year again! If you haven’t yet (I did weeks ago lol), you’ll probably be turning on that AC this week. Tonight on #KAKENews, we’ll explain why govt recommends 82 at night, and 85 when you leave 😳🙅🏼♂️ What do YOU set it at?
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A small airplane just crashed right in front of Towne West Mall. Waiting for information. #KAKENews
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'I don't care what a bunch of degenerates, Marxists and pedophiles have to say about my work' 👈🏻 This was the KS Airseeder Service owner's response to the outrage over a controversial quote on his work truck. What it means, and more from him 👇🏻 #KAKENews
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BREAKING: What was supposed to be the swearing-in ceremony for @WichitaUSD259 is suspended due to violations of its mask requirement. All 3 new board members (Bond, Albert, Stabler) and the majority of the packed audience refused to put on a mask when requested by BOE President.
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Absolutely heartbreaking story tonight. Photographer Linda Gregory got hit on the sidelines of a JV football game last night and hit her head on concrete. She's now on life support while doctors wait for final brain function and family makes organ donor arrangements. #KAKENews
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BREAKING: Sarah Lopez now leads Michael O’Donnell in Sedgwick County commission district 2 race by 125 after more votes are counted. #KAKENews
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We’ve confirmed there was a lightning strike at McConnell AFB causing serious injuries to someone. This video is from a separate unknown Code Blue call (cardiac/respiratory arrest). 3 people have been struck in Wichita in the last hour. Stay inside! #KAKENews
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This is my new friend Ann, the sweetest lady. She’s lived in Wichita her whole life and used to be a cheerleader for WSU. Ann is vulnerable to COVID-19 and doesn’t want to get sick. We wear masks in public to protect Ann, not ourselves. #KAKENews
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EXCLUSIVE: “You’re home, Doug. You’re home.” This is the moment Mary Beth Anderson welcomed her husband home for the first time since November after a grueling 5-month battle with COVID that nearly took his life. ❤️❤️ #KAKENews
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Candy Cane Lane x Reindeer Road. Tis' the season! Happy Saturday everyone
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This is strange. Bad accident on 181st totally abandoned and left blocking the highway. No one was in either truck. Truly feels like a war zone out here.
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EXCLUSIVE: Vice President @Mike_Pence calls to congratulate @RogerMarshallMD on his win. #KAKENews #ElectionNight #Election2020
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IF YOU SEE THIS MAN OR SCOOTER, PLEASE CALL POLICE! Was stolen from a sweet 83 y/o man near Seneca and McLean over the weekend. It's a 1954 Cushman scooter his dad bought for him when he was 13 and is one of the last memories he has of him. PLEASE SHARE! #KAKENews
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Before the game started today, Ashanti’s mic stopped working so the entire crowd sang the national anthem together. It was absolutely incredible. Rest the day sucked. 😂
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'SHE'S A HERO': WPD says just before 7 pm, the pilot started having engine problems and declared an emergency, but couldn't make it to the ICT runway. She was the only one in the airplane, was not injured, and caused very minimal property damage. #KAKENews
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We just saw a double rainbow all the way directly on top of one of the Andover neighborhoods flattened by Friday’s tornado . 📸: @BrennanKyleBarg
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It's a MOUNTAIN LION! That's right, a mountain lion in the middle of Wichita. Coming up on #KAKENews, hear from the homeowner, and the KS Dept of Wildlife on what to do if you encounter one.
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TONIGHT: @WichitaBrew owner Jeremy Horn is purifying and giving out free water to anyone who needs it as the boil advisory continues. #KAKENews
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Crazy long voting line at Westview Baptist. I’m hearing it’s taking over an hour just to get inside. And it’s VERY hot. #KAKENews
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Today I talked to Donnie Robinson, the dad of the QuikTrip security guard shot and killed this week. This is the message he wants his son's tragic death to spread. More from him, tonight on #KAKENews
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Tonight during the @GoShockersMBB game, the wife of a local fallen hero was given a much-needed new car in his honor. Tune in at 10 for the story! #KAKENews
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Breaking news: @TrooperBenKHP mistakes earthquake for a hilarious prank 😂 Hear from experts on why Saline County was rattled this morning, and if it's expected to keep happening – tonight at 10. #KAKENews
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Today the Governor officially signed the bill to legalize sports betting in Kansas. How do you feel about this move? #KAKENews
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WHAT DO YOU THINK? Starting tomorrow, all West High students must walk through these new 'smart scanners' that can tell the difference between things like a weapon vs a laptop and notify staff if a student has a gun. Soon, they'll be in all USD259 schools. #KAKENews
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A homeless Wichita man tells me he has only one priority over the next several days of extreme cold weather: Survive. And the @WichitaPolice department is doing everything it can to help. Tune in for the story #KAKENews
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I-235 and Meridian is a sea of red, white and blue ahead of Memorial Day with 600 of these big American flags (an entire acre!) dedicated to veterans. Details tonight on #KAKENews
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Instead of a tip, a customer recently wrote a homophobic slur on this server's receipt. Tonight, we'll hear how he's trying to turn the hurtful act into a powerful anti-bullying message. #KAKENews
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I’m heartbroken. My best bud since I was 16 took his last breath in my arms last night. He was peaceful and at home which I’m grateful for. Couldn’t ask for a better friend. We truly don’t deserve dogs. Rest in peace, Chester 💔
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Savannah Schneider spent almost every day on walks with Esther Leete and her dog Gracie. After final confirmation of Savannah’s death, Leete is heartbroken, but said she’s glad Savannah’s worst pain is over, and rests easy knowing she’s with her Mom again. ❤️💔 #KAKENews
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I can't imagine being 8 and 4 years old ending a fun day at Build-A-Bear by running for my life 💔 Hear more from this sweet family that escaped the Towne East shooting – tonight on #KAKENews
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Check it out! A local plumber found an old wooden water pipe under Emporia St downtown from over a century ago almost completely intact. The city used to use hollowed-out trees as plumbing #KAKENews
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A Wichita resident was shocked to find his yard sign supporting President @realDonaldTrump vandalized. Coming up on #KAKENews, hear from him and a criminal defense attorney who explains the serious charges you could face for doing this.
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These are some of the craziest conditions I've ever seen. I don't know what the winds were, but I literally couldn't keep my footing. This is 30 miles south of Salina on I-135. STAY INSIDE. #KAKENews
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QUESTION: @evergypower is requesting you turn your thermostat down to 65°-68° to conserve. How many people ALREADY can’t get their house that warm?.
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When you're 20 seconds away from your live hit and the sprinklers come on 😂 This is karma for laughing at @ChrisLillyKAKE
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Tonight, we'll have the story of how this man pulled up and stole a purse out of a car at a daycare that was only parked for a matter of seconds while the parent dropped off the kids. If you recognize him, please call police! #KAKENews
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BREAKING: Torchy’s Tacos closed both Wichita locations. The sign on the door says it’s ‘temporary’ and ‘we’ll be back soon,’ but when you call the store a recording says it’s permanent. East side opened just a year ago. #KAKENews
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The Thunderbirds are here! We’ll have all the details about McConnell’s first air show in 4 years tonight on #KAKENews
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WOW⚡️Talk about a close call! Check out this video of lightning striking between two cars tonight at El Dorado Lake. They tell me it was insanely loud. Be safe out there!! #KAKENews
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Hey @elonmusk, your friend Eli with the @ABC news affiliate in Wichita, KS here. You available for a quick Zoom (or even Fortnite) interview about possible #cybertruck gigafactory location in the good ol’ midwest? (Han Solo would approve 🚀)
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HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? This sweet hypoglycemia-detecting service dog Pluto was hit near i235 and Broadway today and ran away. He’s assumed to be alive but in bad shape. If you see him, please call his owner Chelsie at 316-435-4543 #KAKENews
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@linjohanna_ Couldn’t agree more. If you watch the story, it’s explaining how they’ve worked incredibly hard and are now being hit harder than ever. Encouraging folks to get vaccinated and not go to the ER unless it’s critical. These people are heroes!.
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.@RogerMarshallMD takes the stage in front of an energetic crowd as he defeats opponent @BarbaraBollier #KAKENews #ElectionNight
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BREAKING: 'It doesn't look good. We're gonna go to bed': Mayor Whipple just gave a short speech to his supporters and left his watch party. #KAKENews
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A Wichita woman died just minutes after getting home from the ER. Her daughter says she had to wait in a packed lobby for hours with little help. Tonight at 10 – what’s going on behind the walls, and how we can help our medical community during one of the hardest times in history
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With people lining the streets and his fellow firefighters at attention, Ty Voth's dignified transfer just arrived at Resthaven. #KAKENews
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If you don't need to drive today, DON'T. Earlier WPD said it was working 20 accidents at the same time. Right now, the side streets are still decent, but anything suspended is an absolute ice rink. #KAKENews
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This is Chance, a 3-month-old Wichita baby who would have lost his life last week if it weren't for his mom recently taking a CPR class. The miraculous story, and the urge for all parents to learn CPR, tonight on #KAKENews
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WHO’S EXCITED!? Crews are putting the final touches on #TopgolfWichita and the company is now hiring as opening day gets closer and closer. We’ll have details tonight on #KAKENews
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Today @GovLauraKelly laid out the state's COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, putting teachers and school staff among those in the second eligible group (late winter). More details and reaction from teachers, tonight on #KAKENews
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It’s something a lot of people don’t realize, myself included – Kansas is one of only 7 states that taxes groceries. And we have the 2nd highest rates in the entire nation. Coming up on #KAKENews, hear @GovLauraKelly’s plan to end the tax, and Mayor @BWhippleKS’s take on it.
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Amazing news tonight – after recognizing the thief, a viewer found and returned sweet little Cleopatra to her family, and look how happy mama is 😭❤️ You rock, Wichita
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Andrew Le and his Mayor's Youth Council team were set to be recognized at the BOE meeting canceled over mask controversy. He says the only thing more frustrating was seeing the faces of a group of 4th graders who also didn't get their chance to shine. #KAKENews
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Silicon Valley, meet Wichita! Integra announced it's building a ~1M sq ft factory to build semiconductors (computer brains, essentially.) We'll have all the details and reactions from city leaders tonight on #KAKENews
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This Ukrainian family lost everything when a Russian missile destroyed their home 4 months ago. Now they live in Wichita and are hoping their new online bakery will allow them to stay permanently. And let me tell ya… These cakes are GOOD. Details tonight on #KAKENews
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Albert Wilson is suing the state for his wrongful conviction, hoping for $65,000/year for the 2.3 years he was in prison. We'll have all the details tonight on #KAKENews
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House totally engulfed in flames off of Hwy 281 about 10 miles north of Russell. No firefighters around. Checking now is everyone is ok
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If you’re nervous to go get a COVID-19 test done, just remember. At least you didn’t have to do it on television 😂 .PS. I’m not a doctor, but I’m 99% sure they stabbed my brain 🤣
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Andover firefighters lined up along K-254 as a procession for Scott Davidson, a KCMO firefighter from Andover who died of COVID-19 passed by. @JOverstreetKAKE will have the story this evening on #KAKENews
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BREAKING: Horrible accident on NB I-135 near 101st. Looks like this semi somehow hit the white car. It appears firefighters are trying to cut someone out of the car. Dispatch tells us the victim is code blue (heart stopped or not breathing). #KAKENews
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I'm working on a story tonight about stimulus checks. Would another $1,200 be useful to you? What would you spend it on?.
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Jordan Anderson, Ted Anderson's son, opened up to us today about his father's tragic and unexpected death. The heartbreaking story, with an inspiring end, coming up at 10 on #KAKENews
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Here's a look at the storms moving in over Kellogg and I-235. My favorite though is the second shot of the HUGE cloud towering over the south end of the county #KAKENews
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I’d like to take a moment to thank the brave @WichitaPolice officer Charles Davidson for keeping the @KAKEnews team safe during #KAKEDay at the ballpark! 🚔🚔🚔 #UnsungHeroes
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Everyone, meet Lucky. Wednesday afternoon, he was the only animal available for adoption on the @kshumanesociety’s website. But that doesn’t mean they’re out of animals. Story tonight on how the shelter is managing adoptions amid #COVID19. #KAKEnews
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MASSIVE FIRE: Here's an aerial shot of the huge fire at Evergreen Recycling. From the ground, it looks even bigger now. We're told this is a giant pile of wood. Waiting on information from the fire department. #KAKENews
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BREAKING: Dozens of fire trucks and several ambulances are here at a fire near 21st and Rock. We’re working to figure out what happened – stick with us. #KAKENews
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Today, Father Kapaun arrived at his final resting place with a huge crowd of people around him. Coming up on #KAKENews, @TrentonKAKE and I will bring you coverage of the procession.
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Some WPS students tell me they were the true victims of last night’s BOE drama. I was there when a group of 4th graders, supposed to finally be recognized for their hard work, had to get their awards in a crowded hallway with no one watching. Their story, tonight on #KAKENews
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If you're younger than 31 years old, this is something you've never seen in your lifetime. ZERO construction on Kellogg! But will it last? Details tonight on #KAKENews
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"We were just praying": Take a look at this video Elijah Keller just sent me. You see the tornado barreling toward them. He says the latch on the shelter wasn't working so he had to hold it shut. After it passes, they come out and find their barn totally gone. #KAKENews
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Sedgwick County's first casino is now open in Park City, something that took nearly 30 years to accomplish. #KAKENews
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Project Justice ICT protest is forming at Douglas and Main in downtown Wichita. They plan on marching in the streets in an effort to defund the police. #KAKENews
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Hundreds of people out here in front of City Hall for a pro-choice rally. Tonight at 10 we’ll hear from folks on both sides of the issue. #KAKENews
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Monday, this 83-year-old won the hearts of Wichita after asking for help finding a stolen scooter that means the world to him. Today, two businesses decided to step up in big ways. His reaction, and how YOU can help, tonight on #KAKENews
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Streets in Lindsborg are lined with people waiting to welcome home Doug Anderson, a McPherson County Sheriff who’s been in the hospital with COVID since November. #KAKENews
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COVID-19 is making a comeback in Kansas. Dr. Tom Moore says it's because the worst strain yet (Delta) is hitting us hard (93% of new cases) while the majority of the county is unvaccinated.
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For the first time EVER in Kansas, something was caught on camera in the middle of the city right here in this alley. Any guesses? 👀 #KAKENews
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Today a stranger saw my work car and realized where I work. She & her daughter gave me the sweetest smiles and waved. That alone was enough to make my day, but next thing I knew, my drink was paid. Be kind. Pay it forward. Everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about ❤️
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This is the second local Wichita business seized by KDOR in just a few weeks. Owner has nearly $100k in unpaid taxes. Even in the middle of the afternoon, at least 6 people have pulled up hoping to eat. Very popular place.
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