Derek Lytle is an MMJ Reporter at WFLA-TV News Channel 8. He covers a diverse range of topics including family and relationships, parenting, education, health and wellness, and aviation, often focusing on issues relevant to Kansas and Wichita. Derek's work has been featured in several prominent outlets, including Yahoo News, NewsNation, and WHNT News 19.
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Derek Lytle's coverage is mainly focused on local news and community events in Kansas, with a particular emphasis on winter weather-related topics. This indicates that he would be most responsive to pitches related to local community initiatives, small businesses, and government announcements within the state of Kansas.
Given his focus on family & relationships, health & wellbeing, house & home as well as government & politics themes, consider pitching stories that highlight how these aspects are being impacted by or contributing to the events covered in his articles.
For example, you might consider offering insights from local business owners affected by cold weather conditions or experts who can speak about the impact of such weather on public health. Keep in mind Derek's geographic focus when tailoring your pitches.
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By: Derek Lytle
An Augusta man is grateful for a second chance at life after surviving a plane crash.
KDOT updates efforts to clear roads after second winter storm in a week.
By: Derek Lytle
A Topeka native, Cooper Olson, now living in Los Angeles, described the fires as devastating. He spent the first part of the week concerned about his parents, who were snowed in, in Topeka.
By: Derek Lytle
School districts across the state have asked for more bond project money than the DOE can give.
By: Derek Lytle
The Wichita Ethics Board reaffirmed that Mayor Lily Wu did not commit an ethics violation.
By: Derek Lytle
A 15-year-old Newton girl is fighting for her life, against blood cancer.
By: Derek Lytle, Laura Mcmillan
Hundreds of people camped overnight in the cold at the Kansas State Fairgrounds to be among the first in line for free dental work. Those who did not arrive early enough were told to try again on S…
By: Derek Lytle
The U.S. Figure Skating Championships begin tomorrow, in Wichita. It’s the first time ever for the city, and it’s expected to bring in a seven-figure profit for the city. Those lacing t…
Posted: Updated: WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A disagreement between some Wichita-area elected officials led to a heated argument recorded
By: Derek Lytle, Laura Mcmillan, Ryan Newton, Carina Branson
It happened around 11 p.m. in the 3900 block of S. Oliver St. near Spirit AeroSystems.
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