Vermillion
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Two inmates from Topeka Correctional Facility taken to hospital
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Two inmates at the Topeka Correctional Facility were transported to a local hospital by ambulance on Wednesday morning, officials said. Paramedics were called to the facility, located at 815 S.E. Rice Road, around 8:54 a.m. Wednesday. Kansas Department of Corrections spokesman David Thompson confirmed the women...
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Auburn looking for long-term solution for water supply
AUBURN - Auburn's newly named utilities manager Kevin Kuhlmann told the city council Monday he is optimistic about the Longs Creek contributions to the water supply, but said water department costs continue to outpace revenue. Kuhlmann said the city pumped about 4.5 million gallons from the creek from May to...
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Crews respond to house fire early Wednesday in East Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Crews were on the scene of a house fire early Wednesday in East Topeka. The blaze was reported around 6:32 a.m. Wednesday at a residence in the 700 block of S.E. Chandler. First-responders reported flames and smoke at the house. Several cats were reported to be...
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Kansas veterans, civilian peers honored at Military Relations Council luncheon
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A group of Kansas veterans and their civilian peers were honored Tuesday for service above and beyond to the military and the nation, one day before Veterans Day. Military Relations Council hosts event. Curtis Sneden, chairman of the Military Relations Council (MRC) organized the event to...
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Topeka’s Sunflower Veterans Parade honors those who served
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Veterans, students and community groups gathered in downtown Topeka Saturday morning for the annual Sunflower Veterans Parade, an event organizers say continues to grow more than a decade after it began. The parade featured a variety of participants, including school bands, ROTC programs, Cub Scouts and veterans’ organizations. The event gave people […]
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Topeka Community Thanksgiving dinner organizers seek donations ahead of holiday
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Organizers of Topeka’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner are asking the community for food and monetary donations as they prepare for the annual holiday meal. The dinner is in its 59th year and typically serves about 2,700 meals, according to Beth Kensinger, president and kitchen coordinator. Kensinger said monetary donations help cover the cost […]
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Topeka West High School honors former students who made the ultimate sacrifice
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka West High School students of all grades gathered to perform and show off their hard work and training within the JROTC program in front of veterans Tuesday morning. The event on Nov. 10 included the JROTC armed regulation team and a candle-lit ceremony. Arianna Bell, a senior at Topeka West High […]
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Highland Park High School honors veteran staff members
TOPEKA (KSNT) – With Veterans Day on Wednesday, schools across Topeka are honoring those who have served in the military, hosting their own appreciation ceremonies. Hundreds of Highland Park High School students from all grade levels gathered to thank and honor veterans for their service on Monday, Nov. 9. Cadet Colonel Angela McCracken told 27 […]
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas honors veterans by giving back at annual tribute
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) honored veterans Tuesday with a special ceremony in downtown Topeka. Washburn Rural’s JROTC presented the colors, with BCBSKS employees sharing words of reflection on service and sacrifice. This year, for the first time, veterans were treated to a free breakfast; employees also put together care […]