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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 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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Topeka veteran reflects on more than 30 years of military service
TOPEKA (KSNT) – After more than 30 years of military service, one Topeka veteran is reflecting on his experiences, relationships and lessons that shaped his life while in service. Mark Goforth first enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1986 at 18 years old. He served until 1994 as a boiler technician, operating the steam systems […]
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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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After 24 years, Topeka French restaurant closing its doors
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A beloved French restaurant in the capital city is saying goodbye to its customers and the public. Chez Yasu announced the closure on its Facebook page, saying it will remain open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, but Saturday, Nov. 7, will be its final day of service.
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13th annual Sunflower Salute parade honors veterans
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - You’re invited to join us in downtown Topeka Saturday morning to thank all of our veterans. The 13th annual Sunflower Salute parade steps off at 11 a.m. Committee members Rikki Blume, Ron Brown and Mike Majewski visited Eye on NE Kansas with details about the...
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OTTAWA FIRE PRACTICING ON KNIGHTS INN
You may have noticed that the demolition of the Knights Inn at 17th and Main has begun, over six months after a tornado caused extensive damage to it. Yesterday, November 4th, the Ottawa Fire Department was on the roof of the building, with several firefighters. They were practicing their skill in cutting holes in the roof to allow smoke to vent outward. I spoke with Lieutenant Cody Schraad about the training. It was very windy, and I tried to edit out the sound of that wind:
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Topeka author helps people be more in tune with their retirement plans
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A local financial advisor debuted her financial help book, “The Trust Process”, on Friday which delves into the importance of knowing your retirement plans. Megan Jones and her husband Chris Jones are both financial advisors in Topeka. Together they founded Jones Advisory Group in 2008. Their goal is to educate people on their […]
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Prairie Band’s dispute with Kansas Lottery won’t see trial before 2028
A potential trial on the disputed size of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s reservation won’t happen before 2028, according to federal court records. U.S. Magistrate Judge Angel Mitchell issued a scheduling order Nov. 3 for the Prairie Band’s lawsuit against Kansas Lottery executive director Stephen Durrell. The lawsuit involves lottery sales on land, including portions of west Topeka, the Nation is laying claim to via a 1846 treaty. More: Kansas, Prairie Band differ greatly on land treaty meaning in lawsuit The pretrial conference is set for Jan. 25, 2028, and Mitchell’s order establishes other deadlines before and after the conference. A notable deadline involves motions to intervene, which are due Jan. 8. The City of Topeka has considered joining the lawsuit , and the expectation is that others may want to join as well. “The parties anticipate that municipality and county governments in the affected area — the 30-by-30-mile square that the Nation claims as its reservation — as well as perhaps others with interests in this dispute may seek to intervene in this action,” the scheduling order said. “Plaintiff intends to oppose any motions to intervene.” More: July 27 trial set in $2.25M Potawatomi suit against feds The Prairie
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“It spreads like a disease:” Nurse explains violence as public health issue
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Annie Buckland, RN spent years working in an emergency room. The experience has shaped how she views violence through a public health lens. It’s also why Buckland says she moved her nursing skills from treating injuries to preventing them. “I was tired of seeing people...
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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.”