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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Apr

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Westar starts installing LED street lights, cities save millions

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

Kansas will soon see some big changes on the roads. Westar Energy has started a LED-light project, where they’ll replacing old street lights with new technology.

Mar

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Company says marijuana may have lasting impact on Kansas employers

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

Between the issue or marijuana reform in Wichita and legalization lawsuits in Colorado, marijuana is taking the spotlight in the Midwest. However, one company says the drug may have a big impact in Wichita.

Mar

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School principal writes open letter regarding controversy involving student with special needs

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

The story of a Wichita student with special needs continues to sweep the country. Now the high school principal is speaking out in an open letter to the public.

Mar

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Non-profit helps people with developmental disabilities find work

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

Finding a job in today’s economy can be tough, but a non-profit in Sedgwick County has helped a man with special needs find success.

Mar

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Online fundraisers help Wichita State student after fire, teen with medical problems

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Online fundraisers help Kansan after fire, teen with medical problems

Mar

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UPDATE: More than 1,000 attend 40th Blarney Breakfast benefit

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

The event to benefit children with special needs raised more than $58,000.

Mar

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Generous tip gives waiter new smile

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

One man’s generosity gives a Wichita waiter the tip of a lifetime.

Mar

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Wichita expansion may pose challenges for Community Investment Plan

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

Leaders are focusing on the future of Wichita with the Community Investments Plan.

Mar

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Kansas man’s statue donated to Smithsonian, to be featured in black history exhibit

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Kansas man’s statue donated to Smithsonian, to be featured in black history exhibit.

Mar

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LIVE UPDATE: Security photos of suspects in QuikTrip shooting released

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

A man is seriously hurt after an early morning shooting in southeast Wichita. Now, investigators are looking for two suspects involved in the incident.