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Capitol Federal appoints new president
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Capitol Federal Financial Inc. announced the election of their new president of the company and the bank. Capitol Federal officials said William “Billy” Skrobacz Jr. as the president of the Company and the Bank, effective Oct. 1. Skrobacz will be responsible for the day-to-day...
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Grand opening Oct. 7 for Juniper & Sage
Emporia’s latest incubator business is almost ready to officially open to the public. Juniper & Sage will have a grand opening celebration at 4 pm October 7 at 729 Commercial. The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, deals and product samples. Juniper & Sage features refillable household goods, herbs...
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Crowley names Brea Schmidt CFO
Crowley, a logistics, marine and energy solutions company, announced the appointment of Brea Schmidt as chief financial officer. As CFO, Schmidt serves as Crowley’s senior-most executive for enterprise financial performance and strategy, including fiscal planning, capital allocation and governance, supporting the company’s investments in vessels, terminals and technology across its logistics, shipping, government and energy businesses. She reports to Chairman and CEO Tom Crowley.
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Job seekers get ‘not your average’ assistance at the ‘Not Your Average Career Fair’
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A career fair offering more than meets the eye was held at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Topeka’s Society of Human Resource Management hosted the ‘Not Your Average Career Fair’ on Wednesday to offer job seekers help with resumes, participate in mock interviews, and also pick up some gently-used business attire from the fair’s “career closet” for free.
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Skyrocketing diesel prices affect Kansas farmers and could affect grocery prices
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Gas prices in Topeka are nearing around $4 per gallon. Unleaded gas isn’t the only one with a climbing price; diesel is also skyrocketing. Diesel prices hit their highest level ever in the Sunflower State during the week of September 21st, and those in Kansas agriculture are feeling it.
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K-State Western Star Global Grain and Food Center opens
Kansas State University held a ribbon-cutting celebration to honor the opening of the Western Star Global Grain and Food Center on Sept. 18, marking a defining moment for the future of agricultural education, research and industry partnership. The new center brings K-State's internationally recognized strengths in grain, food and animal...
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Topeka career fair goes beyond the job search
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - They’re calling it a different sort of career fair. Topeka’s Society for Human Resources Management is putting on the event at the Topeka and Shawnee Co. Public Library. SHRM members Jesse Maddox with the library and Lara Waits with Bartlett & West visited Eye...
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Ever rising cost of fuel not impacting visits to Emporia; however, potential exists for impacts on local business as increased costs at pump could lead to less ‘disposable dollars’ during stops in town
The ever-rising cost of fuel has yet to impact turnout at local community events; however, there is another impact we could see if the price at the pump continues to climb. According to Visit Emporia Director Matt Fowler, recent data shows Emporia has yet to see any “Notable change” in turnout for large-scale community activities despite gas prices now eclipsing $4 and diesel approaching $6.25 locally.
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Dolly Parton-themed corn maze opening at A & H Farm near Manhattan
RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) – A northeast Kansas farm has been selected as one of only 20 farms in North America to participate in a Dolly Parton-themed corn maze campaign. Andrea DeJesus with A & H Farm south of Manhattan said in a Sept. 21 press release that the farm has been selected as one of 20 farms in North America to participate in the “Dolly Parton: Get Lost with Dolly” Country Music Corn Maze campaign, which supports Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
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Topeka businesses go head-to-head in truck pull to support local pantry
Salute Our Heroes: Local Topeka non-profit adapts to serve the community. The organization also started an adventure course to help people build teamwork and highlight part of Karl Menninger’s vision. Manhattan community goes the extra mile to support those with Parkinson’s Disease. Updated: Aug. 29, 2026 at 5:15...
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Little Caesars hosts grand opening of new North Topeka location
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Little Caesars has opened a new location in North Topeka. The new Little Caesars location opened its doors on Aug. 11, but is now celebrating with a grand opening at 2102 NW Topeka Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. Little Caesars...
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K-State, NASA highlight satellite technology for farms at Flickner Innovation Farm
Scientists and officials from NASA stopped by the Flickner Innovation Farm in late August to check in on the progress of a partnership that is helping to shape the future of space-based tools for agriculture. The event — part of NASA's "Space for Ag" tour — brought together researchers, farmers,...