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Topeka police find body behind restaurant
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police are investigating after the body of an adult man was discovered behind a north Topeka restaurant on Monday. City of Topeka spokeswoman Rosie Nichols says a local restaurant in the 500 block of NW Elm Row contacted law enforcement around 11:20 a.m. on May 20. Officers responding to the call found […]
Former Topeka mayor backs clemency for Sarah Gonzales-McLinn, who killed alleged abuser
Former Topeka Mayor Joan Wagnon asked others to join her Wednesday in showing Gov. Laura Kelly public support exists for Kelly to grant clemency to a woman serving prison time for killing a man she said raped her repeatedly. "She needs to hear that not from insiders, but from regular working folks that live in Topeka and Lawrence and all over the state," Wagnon said. ...
Person robbed of bicycle at gunpoint early Thursday in central Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A person was robbed of a bicycle at gunpoint early Thursday in central Topeka, authorities said. The incident was reported around 4:13 a.m. at S.W. 11th and Clay streets. The assailant was reported to have pulled a gun on the victim before taking the person’s bicycle....
Kansas lawmaker charged for March DUI arrest
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas legislator arrested for drunk driving in March has been charged. Shawnee County court records show multiple charges filed against Rep. Carl Maughan May 8, namely driving under the influence and possession of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The charges...
Woman jailed on arson charges from 2023 incident in central Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A woman was behind bars Thursday morning in the Shawnee County Jail following her arrest on a warrant charging her with a 2023 arson at a central Topeka building that formerly housed several restaurants. The woman, Joslynn Yvonne Barnett, 66, of Topeka, was arrested in connection...
Why a Topeka highway message board put up in October still isn't displaying messages
Seven months after it was put up, an electronic message board standing along Interstate 70 near Topeka's western edge still displays no messages. But that should change in the next few weeks, says a spokeswoman for the Kansas Department of Transportation. The message board still needs a controller board, said...
Driver hospitalized after Kan. deputies help end KHP pursuit
JACKSON COUNTY – One person was injured after a law enforcement pursuit ended just after 6p.m. Tuesday in Jackson County. After a 911 call, Jackson County Sheriff's deputies learned the Kansas Highway Patrol was in a pursuit with a small pickup from central Topeka. The pickup entered Jackson County from Topeka Blvd. on 94th and headed north on U.4 Road, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.
Stormont Vail recognizes first responders during 50th anniversary of National EMS Week
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Stormont Vail recognized first responders during the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week. EMS Week started in 1974, making it the 50th EMS Week anniversary. Stormont Vail closed out National EMS Week by recognizing local first responders with an awards presentation. It is also a chance...
State quarterfinals: Three Topeka-area softball, baseball teams advance to semifinals
TOPEKA — The state tournament quarterfinal softball and baseball games have concluded and three teams from Shawnee County remain alive with Silver Lake softball, Washburn Rural softball and Hayden baseball still vying for a title. The semifinals and the championships will be played Friday afternoon. Three other Topeka-area teams had their seasons end in defeat during the quarterfinals. ...
‘Make Pink Lemonade Health Fair’ to offer helpful community cancer information
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka woman who survived cancer wants to help others improve their odds, too!. Jessica Morton Williams stopped by Eye on Northeast Kansas to talk about the first ever ‘Make Pink Lemonade Health Fair’. It’s coming up Saturday May 25 at the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, 2420 SE Bellview in Topeka. The fair will take place between noon and 3pm.
KSHSAA state softball: Scores, schedule, live updates from state tournament
The final weekend of the softball season is here. The best teams across the state will try to win the state championship with Thursday’s quarterfinal kicking things off. The state semifinals and state championship will begin on Friday at various locations. Here is your one-stop-shop for results, schedules and updates from the 2024 softball tournament. ...
Large hail, high winds among severe weather threats expected Tuesday for northeast Kansas
Large hail and damaging winds will be the primary threats from isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms that may sweep between 2 and 8 p.m. Tuesday through northeast and east-central Kansas, forecasters say. Topeka is part of an area predicted to see a "slight" chance of severe weather while Lawrence is part of an area anticipated to see an "enhanced" chance, said a graphic posted on the website of the National Weather Service's Topeka office. An "enhanced" risk...
Shawnee Heights' Esquibel wins 3,200 KSHSAA state title, Seaman's Miller earns runner-up
WICHITA, Kan. — Before each race, Shawnee Heights’ Jackson Esquibel does a little hop. His knee flies into the air and it signifies that he is ready to race. He started this tradition in middle school and it has carried off into his illustrious high school career. “In...
Shawnee County Commission approves mural for Blaisdell pool at Gage Park in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Shawnee County Commission approved the commission of a mural for Blaisdell pool at Gage Park in Topeka, Kan. The Gage Park Improvement Authority Fund will provide $5,000 for the project. Parks and Recreation Director Tim Laurent said the current mural requires renovation because chunks of paint...
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