Joe Baker

Multimedia Journalist

KWCH-12 Eyewitness News

Joe Baker is proud to call Wichita home. He joined the KWCH team as a Regional Reporter covering news in western Kansas. He now helms from Wichita where he shares stories from across the state.

In his college days at Wichita State University, Joe interned at Sports Radio 810 WHB in Overland Park, Kansas. Joe also served as the play-by-play voice for Derby Twins baseball in 2020. He served as a sports reporter for The Sunflower at Wichita State for the 2020-2021 school year, covering an NCAA tournament appearance by the Wichita State men's basketball team.

In his free time, you will find Joe on the golf course or just having a good time with friends and family. Joe also loves cheering on the Shockers and Chiefs.

Joe has a passion to tell stories and is excited to work in his home market and share your stories with the community. Don't hesitate to reach out with story ideas or just to say hello!

National

An pipeline rupture spilled oil into Mill Creek in Washington Co., Kansas.

Family farm impacted by record Keystone Pipeline oil spill

Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 9:30 AM EST

By Joe Baker, KWCH Staff and Gray News staff

The spill is impacting many people in who live in Washington County, about 150 miles northwest of Kansas City.

News

Nickerson High School basketball standout Ava Jones returned to the court more than four months...

Nickerson star Ava Jones returns to court

Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 12:23 AM EST

By Joe Baker and KWCH Staff

Monday, 12 News spoke with Jones and her trainer as the young athlete is determined to play at the next level despite the many challenges ahead.

National

A man suspected to have been killed by the bison that injured an Ellsworth County Deputy was...

Charging bison injures deputy; animal’s owner found dead

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 2:26 AM EDT

By KWCH Staff, Joe Baker and Gray News staff

Another deputy put the bison down when it appeared that it was preparing to charge at the injured deputy.

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Scene from family gathered for Thanksgiving dinner

Family therapists advise on keeping controversial topics from ruining holiday gathering

Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 8:26 PM EST

By Joe Baker

When it comes to gatherings and keeping disagreements on controversial topics from boiling over, family therapists say it’s important to remember why we celebrate.