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Dept. of Justice report shows efforts to combat elder fraud, abuse
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division released its annual report showing its efforts to combat elder fraud and abuse. The report summarizes the department’s enforcement, victim support, training, and other efforts to promote elder justice throughout the reporting period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
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Kansas Museum holds first Halloween event with history scavenger hunt in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Indoor activities were available for Topekans on Saturday, Oct. 31, as rain fell on Halloween. The Kansas Museum held its first Halloween event, which included a scavenger hunt with a history theme. The museum said it was glad to have its doors open for the community...
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City can’t confirm completion date for Fairlawn road project
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The city says the contractor working on a road project on Fairlawn between 21st and 29th cannot confidently provide a firm completion date. Storm sewer and water line work on the stretch was originally scheduled to be finished this month. City Communications Director Dan Garrett said...
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Topeka’s Zera House nearly full as women begin year-long program
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -A home created by Lisa Bryant, Zera House, for women battling addiction and life outside of prison, is almost full, and the women living there said the program is changing their lives. The home is in Topeka’s Oakland area. Residents move in. Tracy Fender and Sabrina...
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Daytime closures scheduled for Kansas Avenue next week
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Several daytime closures are scheduled for Kansas Avenue next as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s I-70 Polk-Quincy Viaduct project. Kansas Avenue between 1st and 3rd streets will be closed daily Monday to Wednesday, Nov. 2-4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crews will...
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Topeka Mayor defends Perez separation payment, addresses ‘Anonymous Keyboard Morons’ remark
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Before looking forward to a new city manager, Mayor Spencer Duncan wanted to clear the air about his reference to “anonymous keyboard morons” commenting on former City Manager Robert Perez’s resignation. “There’s nothing constructive about using a hidden identity to humiliate or spread...
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Omaha Kitten With Twisted Legs Gets Private Plane Ride to Kansas State
A 10-week-old feral kitten named Serena is receiving care at Kansas State University after a donated flight arranged by Muddy Paws Rescue, WOWT reported. Serena has twisted leg syndrome and can use only half her paws. Rescue volunteers spent a week trying to catch her before she could be transported from Omaha.
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Dept. of Justice report shows efforts to combat elder fraud, abuse
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division released its annual report showing its efforts to combat elder fraud and abuse. The report summarizes the department’s enforcement, victim support, training, and other efforts to promote elder justice throughout the reporting period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
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High candy costs cause Topeka homeowners to adjust Halloween plans
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Halloween may be all about costumes and candy for kids, but for the people buying treats, it can mean planning and budgeting months in advance. College Hill resident Ralynn Schmidt said she expects about 400 trick-or-treaters to visit her home each year, making Halloween one of the family’s bigger seasonal expenses. “I […]