Annette Lawless

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports, Documentaries on 03. Oct, 2020 | No Comments

Memorial ’70: Survivors reflect on life after WSU plane crash

Decades after a tragic plane crash took the lives of 31 people, families are still coping with their loss.
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Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports on 21. Jul, 2020 | No Comments

Wichita woman makes memory bears in late grandpa’s honor

She found a way to cope with her loss, and eventually, help others too.
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Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports, Résumé on 28. May, 2019 | No Comments

Anchor, producer, reporter – I do it all!

I’m proud to see where I’ve gone in my 14+ years in television.
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Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports, Missing In Kansas on 26. Feb, 2019 | No Comments

Young pregnant teen missing decades ago

Rachel Pratt left personal belongings at her home in Garden City on Jan. 16, 1995. She hasn’t been seen since.
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Posted by Annette Lawless in Usborne Books, Blog on 30. Jan, 2019 | No Comments

We collected $500 in books for Habitat for Humanity

Giving books to kids in need!
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Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports, Missing In Kansas on 01. Nov, 2018 | No Comments

Boy vanishes after day at babysitter’s house

A boy disappeared while at his babysitter’s decades ago in northeast Kansas.
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Posted by Annette Lawless in Blog on 25. Apr, 2018 | No Comments

We’ve raised $2,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

I just want to say a big thank you to all who helped our KAKE News family raise nearly $2,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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Posted by Annette Lawless in Usborne Books on 09. Mar, 2018 | No Comments

Pursuing my passion by spreading literacy

I’ve started pursuing my passion for reading by selling Usborne children’s books.
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Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports on 29. Jul, 2013 | No Comments

Christmas in July: Woman’s Dying Wish Comes True

A Northeast Ohio woman has battled cancer for 16 years. Now, doctors have diagnosed her with only days to live. Fox 8’s Annette Lawless shows us how her family and the community are making her dying wish come true.
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Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports on 07. May, 2013 | No Comments

Heartwarming Gift: Inside a Little Girl, Teacher’s Kidney Transplant

Eight-year-old Nicole, from the Mansfield-area, was born with just one kidney, which has been failing her whole life. But her parents were unable to find a match… Until a teacher at Nicole’s school offered to help.
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Posted by Annette Lawless in Blog

Jun

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Nothing’s greater than a dirty promo. Fact Finder 12 looks into at large dirt piles stacking up in Wichita by more than 30 feet! We look into who’s responsible–and get results. The last line in here will definitely make you laugh!

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No. 15: Kansas boy’s mysterious death

Posted by Annette Lawless in Résumé

Police investigated the mysterious death of a 3-year-old child. The mother says he fell. The father isn’t so sure. Did little Micah fall or was he murdered?

Jun

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No. 16: Pageant answer fuels scandal

Posted by Annette Lawless in Résumé

Sex and scandal lead to one saucy promo. Check out this one on a now-infamous former beauty queen.

Jun

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No. 17: Man Girdle. Enough said.

Posted by Annette Lawless in Résumé

We only intended to make a short promo for this week’s spot, but with a product like a “Man Girdle,” it needs more attention.

Jun

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No. 18: Small cars put to test

Posted by Annette Lawless in Résumé

You see the Mini Cooper and other small cars on the market. Although they’re fuel efficient, are the savings worth the risk? Crash tests you’d have to see to believe!

Jun

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No. 19: An American Idol’s special dedication

Posted by Annette Lawless in Résumé

American Idol’s Didi Benami made a splash in the Season 9, bringing a fresh, folksy sound to the Fox show. Here’s a look at her special dedication to a Kansas girl.

Jun

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Top 20 Promos: Can you spot the celeb in here?

Posted by Annette Lawless in Résumé

As my contract at my current TV station comes to an end, I’d like to recognize work accomplished throughout my time here—and some of it really does R-O-C-K! Here’s a look at my Top 20 pieces. Can you spot the celeb in No. 20?

Jun

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New Annette Lawless Web animation

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

Though creating news packages is quite a thrill, I’ve also gained a big love for promotions. Here’s one animation I hope you’ll like!

Jun

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Students prep for nationals through unusual bootcamp

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

While many teens are enjoying their summer vacation, a few Wichita East students invest their time in an unusual bootcamp… in their teacher’s home. Eyewitness News reporter Annette Lawless gives us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look.