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Building a bridge for ending homelessness
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - We’re getting an update from a Topeka organization that aims to build compassionate partnerships to help vulnerable ppulations and end chronic homelessness . Barry Feaker from Compassion Strategies joined Eye on Northeast Kansas, along with Jenny Falk, the director of the Compassion Impact Center. To...
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Casey Richardson | 20 Under 40
Casey Richardson serves as general manager and director of operations at West Ridge Mall, where she oversees property operations and plays an active role in the mall’s ongoing redevelopment. Prior to joining West Ridge in 2024, Casey spent seven years with The Buckle, where she developed her career in retail management and leadership.
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Crash slows traffic early Thursday on I-70 in East Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A two-vehicle crash was slowing traffic Thursday morning on Interstate 70 in East Topeka. The collision was reported around 8:35 a.m. Thursday on westbound I-70 near S.E. Carnahan Avenue. Initial reports indicated at least one person was injured in the crash, which was slowing traffic at...
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More Than Just Machines | Cycle Zone Sports
For some customers, the journey to Cycle Zone Powersports on Highway 24 begins with a motorcycle. For others, it starts with a side-by-side, a lawn mower, a generator or a piece of equipment they never imagined they would own. But according to Cycle Zone leadership, the people are what keep...
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Topeka Zoo Lights set to open next week, what to know
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Chief Advancement Officer of the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center Cynthia McCarvel stopped by the 27 News Studio to talk about Zoo Lights and other upcoming events. The annual Zoo Lights are set to open next week on Friday, Nov. 20. This year’s theme is “Joy to the World.” McCarvel said it […]
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Topeka leaders eye tax breaks for 42 planned luxury homes
Topeka leaders took the first step to give tax incentives for a luxury housing development planned for southwest Topeka. The Topeka City Council approved on Nov. 10 sending a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District application forward to the Kansas Secretary of Commerce. The project referred to as Ardmore Walk Addition No. 1 is to build 42 luxury homes near the corner of SW Lakeside Drive and 45th Street. If the secretary of commerce's office approves the application moving forward, the council will vote on whether to make it a tax benefit district and then the tax breaks the project could get. The vote passed with Councilwoman Michelle Bradberry abstaining and Councilwoman Christina Valdivia-Alcala voting against it. Valdivia-Alcala said she would vote against it every step of the way because of the high price point. "If they're needing support for a price point this high, then maybe they shouldn't be building," Valdivia-Alcala said. What is Ardmore Walk Addition No. 1 The proposed benefit district covers 25.28-acre tract, which would be developed in three phases, according to city documents. The developed properties are expected to start at the cost of $350,000 and go up further depending on the home. The homes will also
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Chargers’ Micah Williams signs with DI soccer program
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka West’s Micah Williams has signed to take her soccer career to the next level. Williams signed with the University of Northern Iowa women’s soccer program on Wednesday. The senior Charger spent her first two seasons of high school soccer at Highland Park before transferring to Topeka West ahead of her junior […]
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Kansas Legal Services is helping locals get a fresh start
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Legal Services (KLS) held an expungement and driver’s license clinic Thursday in Topeka, giving people a chance to start fresh. This clinic is designed to help clear criminal records that have been holding people back from jobs and housing. KLS organizers handled more than 40 appointments alongside dozens of walk-ins. Volunteer […]
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NEA-Topeka, USD 501 remain in mediation over contract
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The National Education Association - Topeka (NEA-T) and Topeka Unified School District 501 remain in mediation over its contract. NEA-T, a teachers’ union, said it’s seeking a “fair” contract for USD 501 certified employees. According to NEA-T, the Kansas National Education Association...
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Two Businesses, One Life | Sunsations & Yard Crafters
Kelly Robbins spends most of her working hours thinking about skin, wellness and the next service she can bring to her customers. Her husband, Ian, is more likely to be thinking about lawns, landscaping crews, equipment and whether a job was done right. Their businesses could hardly look more different,...