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Cause of death released for Topeka teen J’Lanette Harrison

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Local authorities have released the cause of death for J’Lanette I. J. Harrison, 17, of Topeka. According to the Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Office, after a large gathering took place at 4108 SW Carlson Road, near Dover on Oct. 30–31, 2026, Harrison sustained fatal injuries consistent with being run over by a vehicle.

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Kansas bookkeeper indicted for embezzling from employer

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Kansas bookkeeper was indicted for embezzling money from her former employer. A Topeka federal grand jury returned the indictment, charging Janetta Marie Buttery, 53, of Bennington, with five counts of wire fraud and one count of interstate transfer of embezzled funds. Buttery embezzled over $25,000...

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Ex-Topeka-area clerk's sentencing on federal crimes rescheduled

Sentencing was rescheduled Oct. 7 for Darcy Grace, a former title clerk for I-70 Auto Auction in western Shawnee County, who pleaded guilty to federal crimes uncovered during an investigation into an odometer rollback scheme. Grace's sentencing was rescheduled from Oct. 15 to Dec. 1, with plans remaining in place for sentencing to take place in U.S. District Court in Wichita, said records posted on the court website. Grace, 53, pleaded guilty June 22 to two counts of making a false statement in an official certificate or writing, court records show. They say Grace, a former notary, admitted in a plea agreement to having twice signed and notarized documents as having been "signed and subscribed" before her, though neither signatory had signed the documents in her presence. Grace to become second title clerk sentenced in case Grace wasn't aware of the broader odometer rollback scheme involved at the time she signed the documents and had no intent to further that scheme, court records said. Grace was among two former title clerks for I-70 Auto Auction convicted of federal crimes linked to the scheme. U.S. District Judge John W. Broomes on Sept. 1 in Wichita imposed a sentence of three months

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Kansas Snow Squalls: Topeka, KS Drivers Face Whiteout Risks

Kansas drivers should prepare for blowing snow, icy pavement and rapidly changing visibility.

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Two 19-year-olds arrested after woman injured in reported assault

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Two 19-year-olds were arrested Thursday after a reported assault. According to the Topeka Police Department, officers responded to a reported assault call in the 1800 block of Southeast Chandler Street around 3:39 a.m. on Nov. 12. When officers arrived, they learned that two adult females had...

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Kansas Gov.-elect Cindy Holscher addresses her top priorities after race

Kansas Gov.-elect Cindy Holscher laid out her goals Friday. Top priorities include cutting property taxes, fully funding public education, expanding Medicaid, and pausing data centers.

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This Beloved Kansas Cafe Is Worth A Road Trip For Its Famous Mile-High Pies And Fresh Treats

Twenty-five kinds of homemade pie can sit in the lineup at once, and the meringue on some slices climbs so high it looks like a dare. That’s a normal day at one busy corner cafe in Kansas. Every crust gets crimped by hand. The fillings swing from peanut butter-chocolate...

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New local coffee shop opens in South Topeka

Deja Brew'd, a new local coffee shop, opened on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at 1122 SW 10th Ave. in Topeka.

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Former Kansas Rep. Carl Maughan loses law license for 1 year for DUIs

The Kansas Supreme Court ordered former Rep. Carl Maughan to serve a one-year suspension from practicing law in the state after two 2024 DUIs, including one in Topeka . The court’s Nov. 6 order said the suspension is effective from the date of the opinion. Maughan also will be required to undergo a reinstatement hearing. In 2024, the Wichita-area Republican had two DUI convictions after getting pulled over in March in Topeka and crashing his vehicle into a pole in May in Sedgwick County. In both cases, police-conducted alcohol testing revealed blood alcohol concentration levels that exceeded the legal limit of 0.08: 0.22 in Shawnee County and 0.365 in Sedgwick County. In the Topeka case, court records said Maughan began drinking alcoholic beverages at his home in Colwich and drank some more with friends in El Dorado prior to driving to Topeka for the legislative week. Police said they found an empty 100 mL bottle of Fireball, a 12-pack of beer with seven missing cans and a loaded handgun. In the Sedgwick County crash, Maughan suffered a fractured sternum, broken ribs that extended to the spine attachment points, a concussion, and multiple bruises and cuts on his body, according to

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Shawnee Co. Commission approves commercial zoning change, allows multi-family dwelling development

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Shawnee County Commission approved a change in the NW Hunters Ridge area of North Topeka, converting commercial land to housing for a multi-family dwelling development. A developer wants to build four separate buildings, each with five connected units, on two parcels of land near the...

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Melissa Deister | 20 Under 40

Melissa Deister, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, is a nurse practitioner at The Refinery Medical Aesthetics in Topeka, specializing in functional medicine, hormone optimization and medical aesthetics. Before earning her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Kansas Medical Center, Melissa spent eight years as a registered nurse in acute and post-surgical care at Stormont Vail Health. She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Emporia State University.

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A historic train here in Topeka needs your help

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local train is asking for help to bring back its historic charm to Topeka. Built in 1937, the Santa Fe 3463 has seen better days. The locomotive needs protection from the elements and a cosmetic restoration, including removing corrosion, repainting, and replacing missing parts. But before that work can happen, the group […]

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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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Semi driver injured while attempting to avoid deer near Topeka

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A truck driver was transported to a local hospital after he was injured while trying to avoid a deer in a single-vehicle crash late Wednesday just north of Topeka, officials said. The crash was reported at 10:25 p.m. Wednesday on US-75 highway just south of N.W....

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Emergency responders on scene of Friday crash in south Topeka

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Emergency crews were on the scene of a two-vehicle collision Friday morning in south Topeka. The collision was reported around 9:34 a.m. Friday in the 3400 block of S.W. Burlingame Road. There were no immediate reports of serious injuries. Check wibw.com later for more information as...

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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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Woman taken to hospital after she falls into window well in west Topeka

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A woman was hospitalized Friday morning after she fell into a window well in west Topeka, officials said. The incident was reported around 9:13 a.m. Friday in the 1200 block of S.W. Pembroke Lane in the city’s Westboro neighborhood. The location was just south and west of the intersection of S.W. Huntoon Street and Oakley Avenue.

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A New Perspective On GI Care

Before Dr. Nikisha Pandya joined the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Center at Kansas Medical Clinic, or KMC, in August, she trained in Brooklyn, New York. She first visited Topeka a few years ago when her husband interviewed for a job here. “I immediately appreciated the slower pace of life and the...

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