KAKE News Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather or severe storms move through Kansas, KAKE News serves as the primary information hub for families across Wichita, Western Kansas, and the surrounding areas. Staying updated on school closings and delays is essential for ensuring student safety and helping parents plan their day.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Check the KAKE News Closing List

KAKE provides multiple platforms to ensure you never miss a schedule change. The “Closings and Delays” list is updated in real-time as superintendents across the state make their decisions.

Online Portal: The most comprehensive resource is the KAKE.com School Closings page. It features a searchable database of schools, churches, and businesses.
KAKE News App: By downloading the app, users can sign up for First Alert push notifications. You can customize these alerts to ping your phone the moment your specific school district announces a delay or closure.
On-Air Ticker: During morning broadcasts of KAKE News Today (beginning at 4:30 AM), a scrolling “crawl” at the bottom of the screen lists all active weather-related changes.

Understanding the Notifications

In Kansas, weather can be unpredictable. Here is a breakdown of the most common alerts you will see on KAKE:

Alert Type	Action Required
Closed	No classes are held. This typically includes the cancellation of all extracurricular activities and athletic events.
2-Hour Delay	School begins exactly two hours later than the standard start time. Bus routes also shift two hours later.
Remote Learning Day	Physical buildings are closed due to road conditions, but students are expected to log in for virtual instruction.
Early Dismissal	Classes end early (usually by noon or 1:00 PM) to allow students and staff to get home before a storm hits.

The “KAKEland” Decision Process

Superintendents in districts like Wichita USD 259, Maize, and Derby coordinate with the KAKE First Alert Weather team to assess road conditions.

Decisions are usually made based on:

Bus Safety: Can buses safely navigate residential streets that may not be treated by snowplows?
Wind Chill: In Kansas, extreme cold can be just as dangerous as snow. If wind chills drop to dangerous levels, schools may close to protect students waiting at bus stops.
Building Operations: Power outages or frozen pipes in older school buildings can often trigger an unexpected closure.

Pro-Tip: Always have a “Plan B” for childcare ready during the winter months, as many Kansas districts aim to make the call by 10:00 PM the night before or no later than 6:00 AM the morning of the weather event.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Kansas from KAKE News. KAKE News On Your Side is the most powerful name in Kansas news. 24 hours a day, 7 days week. Breaking news, weather alerts and topics that impact you.

KAKE, virtual and VHF digital channel 10, is an ABC-affiliated television station licensed to Wichita, Kansas, United States. The station is owned by Lockwood Broadcast Group.-Wikipedia