Auburn, KS

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A 61-year-old man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after falling into a pond west of Auburn Friday afternoon. According to Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened in the 8800 block of SW Valencia Rd. Officials say parents of the victim called...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Two vehicles were covered in flames in a car crash on Friday with two individuals being taken to a local hospital. According to the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, more than one vehicle caught on fire following a car crash at the intersection of Southwest Topeka Boulevard and Southwest University Boulevard at 2:20 […]

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Stormont Vail Health celebrated one of its long-tenured doctors as he heads into retirement. Dr. Scott Teeter, an internal medicine specialist, is officially retiring after 35 years with Stormont Vail Hospital. According to Teeter, once he retires, he has plans to travel more and even has a hiking trip planned in Machu Picchu.

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Prosecutors say a Topeka caretaker charged in her client’s death accepted Medicaid payments without providing the care she was contracted to. Jennifer Johnson was charged last week with first-degree murder, mistreatment of a dependent adult, and making a false claim to Medicaid. Hospital staff informed...

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Dozens of new laws were recently approved during the 2022 Kansas Legislative session, and several are set to become active by July. A total of 100 laws were signed by Governor Laura Kelly this year, with 75 set to become effective as of July 1, 2022. Some of those laws that […]

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - After more than a year of construction work, Charlie’s Car Wash is now open in west Topeka. The business opened Monday at its location at 1251 S.W. Ashworth Place, just east of S.W. Huntoon and Wanamaker. General manager Lane Schartz said customers have been pleased...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Harold Feyh kicked off his birthday weekend with a pre-birthday bash celebrating 107 years old. The bash was put on by The Legends at Capital Ridge, who were excited to celebrate their oldest resident at the facility on Friday, July 1st. Feyh was celebrated with an...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local coffee shop is celebrating its grand opening. Circle Coffee, located off of 17th Street in Topeka, is open to the community. Owners Jackie and David Vincent might be familiar faces to some as they used to be the owners of the Circle Coffee cart. The cart would make its way […]

He’s one of the greatest boys basketball players to come out of Northern Heights High. Cameron Heiman makes shooting a basketball look easy. So easy, watching him on a step-back 3-pointer is as smooth as Hot Fudge in a sundae. Yeah. That smooth. And he has his mom to...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - One man has been arrested for raping a mentally disabled person. According to the Shawnee Co. Dept. of Corrections, Alejandro Alberto Espinoza-Hinostroza, 29, of Topeka was booked into custody around 11:05 p.m. Thursday by the Topeka Police Dept. Espinoza-Hinostroza remained behind bars Friday without bond. Booking...

This year's Country Stampede party will begin a day early with a pre-party to help warm up audiences. Drew Parker and Colt Ford will perform at 6:30 p.m. July 13 at Topeka's Heartland Motor Speedway, 7530 S.W. Topeka Blvd., before the full event kicks off July 14-16. Among this year's...

TOPEKA, (KSNT)— Kansas transportation officials are taking a closer look at hundreds of bridges across the state. This comes just weeks after a state bridge inspector stepped down, following the collapse of a more than 60-foot stretch of concrete barrier from the Polk Quincy Viaduct in Topeka. The inspector failed to report warning signs. Kansas […]

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a flood watch in effect from 1 a.m. Saturday through Saturday afternoon for the following counties in our area. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has identified the man killed in the June 24 officer-involved shooting in Topeka. He has been identified as 38-year-old Christopher D. Kelley of Topeka. The investigation is ongoing. Once the investigation concludes, the findings will be turned over to the Shawnee County District Attorney...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Geary Community Hospital and related rural health clinics are under new management. Stormont Vail Health announced Friday that the Topeka based healthcare system is under contract to “pave the way to stabilize the provision of health services in Geary County.” The agreement was approved Friday morning by the Geary Co. Commission, and previously by the Geary Community Hospital Board of Trustees.

In the area where a 60-foot section of wall containing about 30 tons of concrete plunged June 11 from downtown Topeka's Polk-Quincy Viaduct, workers are cutting away the remaining walls and carefully lowering them down to the street. The Kansas Department of Transportation will replace about 2,200 feet of wall...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - An aged aircraft with lots of history got a fresh makeover Friday, July 7, at the Topeka Regional Airport. The Combat Air Museum says years of fundraising and hard work came to fruition Friday as its 1952 Lockheed Morning star received a fresh coat of paint.

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Widespread rainfall with embedded thunderstorms continues across much of northeast Kansas this morning. The activity will become more isolated by the afternoon. With rain and clouds in the area, temperatures will be cooler today with highs in the low 80s. There is a slight chance of storms tonight, mainly for areas near and south of I-70. Sunday is forecast to be warmer with highs near 90°. Most places should be dry, but isolated showers and thunderstorms cannot be ruled out.