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Turnpike closed to traffic due to accident
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Traffic has been closed on Southbound 335 headed to Emporia from Topeka as observed by 13 news. Topeka Police confirm an accident that was reported shortly after 1 A.M. on April 29. No information on the number of vehicles involved or any injuries has been released.
Topeka shooting leads to life-threatening injuries
TOPEKA (KSNT) – One person is in the hospital with life threatening injuries after a shooting early Sunday morning in Topeka. Officers responded to the scene of a shooting near SE. 37th Street and SE Adams Avenue, according to a press release from the Topeka Police Department (TPD). At approximately 1:33 a.m., officers were informed […]
Topeka man arrested after fleeing from law enforcement
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man was arrested early Sunday morning after attempting to flee from Wabaunsee County authorities. A post to the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Facebook page says around 4:00 Sunday morning officers attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding near K-4 Highway and Mission Valley Road.
New West Ridge Mall business holds VIP opening ahead of soft open
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A new business at West Ridge Mall hosted an event today for friends and family before they officially open. Luxe Wellness Studio offers services to help the mind and body. Some of these services are IV therapy, red light therapy, cold plunges and more. The co-founder of Luxe tells 27 News that […]
Topeka woman arrested for driving wrong way on I-70 between Shawnee, Wabaunsee counties
WABAUNSEE COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka woman was arrested for driving the wrong way on I-70 between Shawnee and Wabaunsee Counties. According to a media release shared by the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook, around 3:28 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, Shawnee County dispatch received more than a dozen calls about a wrong-way driver traveling westbound in the eastbound lane on I-70. Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office deputies made attempts to intervene but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Avoid the Area: Crews respond to semi rollovers along eastbound I-70 between mile marker 313 and 320
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Crews are responding to multiple semi rollovers along eastbound I-70 between mile marker 313 and 320. Authorities encourage drivers to avoid the area of eastbound I-70 from mile marker 313 to 320 due to multiple semis turned over from the heavy winds. KanDrive showed one semi...
What a neighborhood boy saw when Bonnie and Clyde stole 'death car' 90 years ago in Topeka
It was April 29, 1934, and notorious crime couple Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were cruising the streets near Topeka's eastern edge, looking for a car to steal to replace the beat-up Ford they'd been driving. They found the keys in the ignition of a speedy 1934 Ford V-8 sedan parked in the driveway of the home of Jesse and Ruth Warren at 2107 S.E. Gabler, three blocks west and one block north of S.E. 6th...
Crews rescue resident from Kansas house fire
SHAWNEE COUNTY—Fire crews rescued one person from a house fire on Saturday. Just after 4 a.m., crews from the Topeka Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 2600 SW Belle Avenue, according to department spokesperson Rosie Nichols. Crews found smoke and flames coming from the rear of...
Kan. man with previous robbery convictions accused of murder
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a shooting death have a Kansas felon in custody. Just after 8a.m. April 19, police responded to a shooting in the 3700 Block of South Park Court in Topeka, according to Police Lt. Donna Eubanks. They found 22-year-old Cody P . Cooper with...
Scattered thunderstorms possible Sunday
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Sunday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
TPD arrests four people after served search warrant
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Four Topekans were arrested for various drug and child endangerment charges following a search warrant that was served by the Topeka Police Department on Thursday, April 25. The search warrant was conducted on the 3600 block of SW 21st St. As a result of the investigation,...
Topeka car show will have live music, camping and more
TOPEKA (KSNT) – An upcoming Topeka car show will let people camp out, watch live music and more. Cruisin 4 Charity is holding its second annual car show benefiting Dream Acres. The event will have live music from “The Bash”, a silent auction, food vendors, trophies, raffles and will wrap up with a fireworks show. […]
Wing Cook-Off raised money for local childhood cancer foundation
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A local childhood cancer foundation hosted a wing cook off Saturday. The wing fling wing cook off had six different wing food trucks vendors, two bouncy houses, and more. The tickets to get in were $20 dollars with all the proceeds going the DK Impact Foundation.
Local KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries
The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in May. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas. Those celebrating 40 years:. Sherry Petrie-Fitzgerald, Organizational Development Manager, Topeka. Those celebrating 30 years:. Lynn Berges,...
Women showcase their vehicles at 4th annual Women on Wheels Car Show at KTWU
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Women showcased their vehicles at the 4th annual Women on Wheels Car Show at KTWU. KTWU hosted the third annual Women on Wheels Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at KTWU in the Washburn University parking lot 7 located at 19th and MacVicar in Topeka, Kan.
Combat Air Museum hosts pancake breakfast to meet local celebrities, elected officials
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Combat Air Museum hosted an annual pancake breakfast where the community was able to meet local celebrities and elected officials. 13′s Evening Anchors David Oliver and Victoria Cassell were in attendance at the 30th Annual Guess Who’s Bringing the Syrup? Celebrity Pancake Feed from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at Hangar Building #602 located at 7016 SE Forbes Ave. at Forbes Field in Topeka, Kan.
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