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See Shana Cakes new location in Wetmore and when deliveries will begin to Topeka
When Topeka’s only exclusively gluten-and-allergen-free bakery closed its doors last month, it was just a transition to a new way of doing business. Shana Cakes, previously located at 435 S. Kansas Avenue, moved its operations in late June to Wetmore, where the business will continue to make Shana Cakes products and deliver them to Topeka and the surrounding areas. ...
Big 12 Media Days: Exclusive interviews with Kansas beat writers Henry Greenstein and Shreyas Laddha
Las Vegas, NV – Western Kansas News sports staff spent this week at the Big 12 Media Days covering the Kansas State Wildcats and the Kansas Jayhawks, as well as acquiring exclusive interviews with other programs and members of the media. Sports director Joe Blake (Dodge City) sat down...
UPDATED: SPD arrest Salina man following police chase — drugs allegedly found
On Monday, July 15, a Salina Police Department (SPD) officer attempted to stop a 1984 black GMC Suburban for improper registration but was soon involved in a 25-minute chase throughout Salina. SPD Lt. Kyle Tonniges said the officer first tried to stop the vehicle at 7:56 p.m. in the 100...
Lawrence city commissioners to consider approving accessibility plan for sidewalks
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider adopting a plan to bring city sidewalks and curb ramps up to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, estimated to cost the city and residents more than $103 million over the next 20 years. Evan Korynta, ADA compliance manager for the city,...
Reported vandalism leaves Topeka store owners with heavy concerns
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Multiple businesses at the corner of Southwest 29th street and Wanamaker road were targets of vandalism over the weekend. Around 2 a.m. on Saturday, July 13 the Topeka Police Department (TPD) responded to a report of vandalism at CBD American Shaman, Vapor World and Batteries Plus Business Check. CBD American Shaman window’s […]
Co-coaches take a look at the upcoming Topeka Teen Mosaic 2024 project
TOPEKA (FOX 43) – Members of Topeka United Mosaic Partner Pairs join the FOX 43 AM Live team with a look at what’s in store for 2024’s Teen Mosaic program. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. […]
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church celebrates Mass before Fiesta Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - On Sunday Morning, parishioners of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church came to a very different service. It celebrated Fiesta Topeka with a special band. “It’s tradition. We always open Fiesta Week with a Mass and close it with a Mass,” said Deborah Ortega, an organizer of Fiesta Topeka.
Retired TPD Major offers insight on attempted assassination against Trump
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Retired Topeka Police Major, Darin Scott, served for 32 years working with several task forces and the Secret Service to provide political security. ”Our job with law enforcement is to make sure that dignitary, from the time their feet are on the ground to the time that their feet are back off the ground, is safe along with everyone around them,” said Scott. “We have to create that environment.”
Steam Saturday will take on a cowboy theme this Saturday
The Geary County Historical Society will be hosting a cowboy themed STEAM Saturday on July 20th. The event will be held at the museum, located at 530 N Adams, from 1:00-3:30pm and will feature cowboy themed interactives including DIY cattle brands, balancing cowboys, western instruments and more. This is a...
Family pet killed in weekend house fire in Garden City
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A family pet died in a weekend house fire in Garden City. The Garden City Fire Department reported being dispatched to the fire a little before 4:30 a.m. Saturday in the 2700 block of Belmont Place. “All members of the family were reported to have evacuated...
Notebook: Big 12 Looks to Expand, Again
The Kansas baseball team is about to get a little more clarity about what its roster will look like next season — just over a month before the start of the fall semester. Several outlets reported on Friday night, with the New York Knicks about to begin their Summer League campaign on Saturday, that as Newsday’s Steve Popper put it on X, McCullar “stayed back in New York to continue rehab on the same injury suffered during his time in college that made him miss the NCAA Tournament” and “will not be in Vegas with the team.”
⛳ Hague wins City Match Play
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City Match Play tournament concluded Sunday at Carey Park Golf Course. In one semifinal of the Championship Flight it was second seed Jake Winchester against third seed Zach Surface. Surface took an early 3 up lead and never let up. He wound up with 4 birdies and no bogeys through 14 holes. He played flawless golf and seemingly made every putt he had a he got by Winchester 5&4.
Topekan Will Pope's Jan. 6 trial delayed after Supreme Court decision
A former Topeka City Council candidate whose federal criminal trial was set to start later this month on charges connected to the Jan. 6 attack at the Capitol has had his case delayed following a U.S. Supreme Court decision. Will Pope had been set to go to trial starting July...
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