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The Enchanted Willow set to close after 32 years in Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local store in southwest Topeka featuring natural healing supplies and essential oils will be closing its doors later this month. Staff with the Enchanted Willow announced on social media on Nov. 6 that the store will be shutting down later this month. The store has been open for over 32 years. […]
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Topeka man jailed in connection with aggravated assault, burglary
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man was booked into the Shawnee County Jail on Thursday in connection with aggravated assault and burglary. According to the Topeka Police Department, officers responded to a reported disturbance call in the 1200 block of Southwest Buchanan Street. When officers arrived, they learned that...
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Former Seaman standout Anna Becker returns to Kansas with Drake
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - Former Seaman High School standout Anna Becker returned to northeast Kansas this week with Drake women’s basketball. “I kind of knew it was in the works and that it could be happening and then once it was official, I was ecstatic,” Becker told 13 SPORTS. “It was awesome.”
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Topeka man arrested after allegedly leaving scene of injury accident, police say
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man has been arrested after allegedly leaving the scene of a multi-vehicle crash late Thursday night. According to the Topeka Police Department, on Thursday, Nov. 6, just before 11:20 p.m., officers responded to a reported injury accident at the intersection of SW 29th St. and SW Topeka BLVD.
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THS Teachers Demonstrate Dissatisfaction by Staging “Lunch-In”
Roughly 30 Topeka High teachers gathered for a sit-in “demonstration” during lunch on Friday, Nov. 6. The sit-in—referred to as a “lunch-in” by attendees—was staged for teachers to display their dissatisfaction with the 501 district’s failure to reach a contract agreement with NEA-Topeka concerning pay with regard to inflation.
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The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center’s ‘Play Free’ program lets kids bond with incarcerated moms
Approximately 1 in 28 children in America have a parent who is incarcerated. Since 2018, the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center in Topeka has been providing some children and incarcerated mothers a chance to reconnect and bond at the children’s museum. “These are children who are serving a sentence...
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Amigos Locos Opens in Topeka With Ribeye Tacos and a Local Menu
Amigos Locos and Cantina opened earlier in October at 4745 NW Hunters Ridge Circle in Topeka, bringing a five-taco “top-shelf” lineup that includes gaonera ribeye, al pastor, quesabirria, shrimp and arrachera, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported. The ribeye taco pairs the meat with grilled Oaxaca cheese on corn tortillas and a grilled poblano, according to the newspaper.
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Amigos Locos brings fresh ‘Midwest Mexican’ dining
Michelle Rodriguez got her golden ticket and fulfilled her dream of starting a Mexican restaurant. Huston Hospitality owner Scott Huston brought her into the fold and let her work to bring a new dining experience to her hometown. "A golden ticket like Willy Wonka," Rodriguez said. "It was really surreal, just like seeing it and like seeing people eating the food and like seeing my logo on that really big wall. It was really surreal." Earlier in October, Amigos Locos , located at 4745 NW Hunters Ridge Circle , launched. Rodriguez said working with Huston on the project was amazing. "Creating a Mexican bar and grill has always been my dream," Rodriguez said. "I grew up here in Topeka. So, I just knew that there was a love for Midwest Mexican food; if that's a thing." Amigos Locos brings a Midwest Mexican menu As opposed to Tex-Mex, Rodriguez said the menu at Amigos Locos offers a more Midwestern style to the Americanized Mexican cuisine. "I think Midwest Mexican food is exactly what Tex-Mex is with — I think I would say — a lot more homegrown ingredients," Rodriguez said, "We lean into more — what are they (called) — board
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Topeka’s Sunflower Veterans Parade honors those who served
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Veterans, students and community groups gathered in downtown Topeka Saturday morning for the annual Sunflower Veterans Parade, an event organizers say continues to grow more than a decade after it began. The parade featured a variety of participants, including school bands, ROTC programs, Cub Scouts and veterans’ organizations. The event gave people […]
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Washburn secures first Turnpike Tussle victory since 2019
EMPORIA (KSNT) — A long awaited victory for the Ichabods. Washburn (7-2-1, 6-2 MIAA) defeated Emporia State (8-2, 6-2 MIAA) for their first Turnpike Tussle win since 2019, 20-19. The Hornets would win the toss and elect to defer to the second half. The scoring would start after a Emporia State would record a safety. […]
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Over 40 high school teams compete at Washburn Rural for annual cheer competition
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Athletes from across Kansas competed on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Washburn Rural for the annual high school cheer competition. More than 40 high school teams from across the state competed. How teams were judged. Cheer squads were judged on how they rallied the crowd and on...
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Washburn comes up short against No. 4 West Liberty
LAKELAND, Fl (KSNT) – The Ichabods rallied but weren’t able to get the win. No. 2 Washburn (1-1) came up short against No. 4 West Liberty on Sunday night, losing 91-85. The Ichabods never led in the contest while they trailed by as many as 26 points. Washburn outscored West Liberty 59-41 in the second […]