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Man injured in single-vehicle crash Thursday morning southwest of Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was reported to have serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning just southwest of Topeka. The crash was reported around 8:55 a.m. Thursday in the 5500 block of S.W. Auburn Road. The Mission Township Fire Department, Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, and American Medical...
‘This could of been a lot worse’: off duty firefighter saves the day
SHAWNEE COUNTY (KSNT) – An off-duty firefighter saved the day for one homeowner west of Topeka. What started out as a day involving garden work quickly turned into a call to action for firefighter Jeremy Steimel. That’s because he noticed a fire coming from his neighbor’s house. “For some reason looked over and saw smoke […]
Two-vehicle collision reported late Wednesday morning in west Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Emergency responders were on the scene of a two-vehicle collision late Wednesday morning in west Topeka. The collision was reported at 10:38 a.m. Wednesday at S.W. 21st and Westport. The location was a block west of S.W. 21st and Interstate 470. There were no immediate reports...
Middle school in Topeka receives the all-clear after a possible gas leak
Landon Middle School was evacuated before school started Thursday because of a possible gas leak. The Topeka Fire Department was called at 7:30 to see if there was a leak at Landon's location at 731 S.W. Fairlawn Road. The fire department responded with two engine companies, one truck company, one hazmat truck and one battalion chief. ...
Former Topekan, WIBW alum wins more than $62K in cash and prizes on ‘Price is Right’
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A former Topeka resident and WIBW alumni won more than $62,000 in cash and prizes on the “Price is Right” game show. Victor Roy and Dylan Lierz appeared on the April 24 episode of the show. Victor made it on stage and after a...
Here's when La-Z-Boy Home Furnishing is expected to open on S.W. Wanamaker Road in Topeka
La-Z-Boy Home Furnishing is expected to open along Topeka's S.W. Wanamaker Road in late 2024. The home and furniture store touts itself as one of the world's leading residential furniture producers, marketing furniture for every room of the home, its website said. The store will also stock items from England...
PARS to host National Night Out at West Ridge Mall in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Prevention and Resiliency Services (PARS) will host National Night Out in August at West Ridge Mall in Topeka, Kan. PARS officials announced they are hosting National Night Out from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. set for Tuesday, Aug. 6 at West Ridge Mall located at 1801 SW Wanamaker Rd. in Topeka. The event promises to be a celebration of community spirit, featuring engagement opportunities with law enforcement partners and various community organizations.
Crews respond to mulch fire early Wednesday in southwest Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Crews were responding to a mulch fire early Wednesday in southwest Topeka. The blaze was reported around 4:25 a.m. Wednesday outside a business near the 4000 block of S.W. Gage Boulevard. The fire was reported to be producing smoke in the area. However, there were no...
Woman, 20, air-lifted to Topeka hospital after she was injured in shooting early Tuesday in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - An overnight shooting in Manhattan is under investigation. The shooting was reported around 12:20 a.m. Tuesday in the 1400 block of Watson Place in Manhattan. The location was just west of the Kansas State University campus. Riley County police officers responded to the scene and found...
Motorcycle wreck sends one person to hospital
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - One person was taken to the hospital after a wreck in West Topeka Tuesday night. The Topeka Police Dept. says a truck and motorcycle collided just before 7 p.m. at the intersection of 21st and Ashworth. The driver of the motorcycle was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
TFD gives update on West Topeka grass fires
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Fire Department has alerted people sensitive to smoke to stay indoors and shut their doors and windows in a social media post on Wednesday afternoon. Grass fires in West Topeka have generated smoke throughout the city, according to the TFD. TFD adds the grass...
One person seriously injured in Monday crash on US-24 in North Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - One person suffered serious injuries in a rear-end crash Monday afternoon in North Topeka, authorities said. The collision was reported at 4:20 p.m. Monday on westbound US-24 highway, about a half-mile east of N. Kansas Avenue. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2015 Dodge Ram...
City of Topeka’s community survey aims to assess how residents access information about city services
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - City of Topeka’s Language Access Survey aims to assess how residents access information about city services. According to the City of Topeka, the survey identifies opportunities for improvement. The insights gathered will inform the development of the City of Topeka’s Language Access Plan. City...
Topeka St. Jude Dream Home tickets on sale
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Tickets are now on sale for this year’s St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in Topeka! People can start buying tickets for the 2024 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway on Thursday, April 25. Only 7,000 tickets will be sold this year for the newly constructed home in Sherwood Park which has an estimated […]
“Both victims and the suspect were known to each other” DA Kagay update on officer-involved shooting, Potwin stabbing and more
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay gives updates on the Potwin neighborhood stabbing, officer-involved shooting and an upcoming fundraising event for LifeHouse Child Advocacy Center.
TPD track down stolen vehicle, make arrest
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka police say one person is in custody during a stolen vehicle investigation Tuesday morning. The Topeka Police Department was called around 7:30 a.m. on April 23 to the 1800 block of SE Ohio Avenue on reports of a stolen vehicle. Officers arriving at the scene found the vehicle and tried to […]
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